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  • Things to do

March 2024: We've almost made it through another winter, and warm weather activities are starting to return. Check out a flower show, take a hike or go on an architecture boat tour. Plus celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a host of exciting events, parties and more. There are plenty of other options, too, so stay satisfied and busy with these fun activities in March. No matter where your interests lie, you can always find something to get excited about in this no-nonsense Midwestern metropolis. The best things to do in Chicago run the gamut—from seriously fun to awesomely educational. Looking for culture? Spend a day exploring Chicago museums. Hungry? You've come to the right place, because Chicago is famous for its delicious cuisine. There are tons of amazing restaurants in Chicago that highlight the city's rich and diverse culinary landscape. (And plenty of uniquely Chicago bars that do the trick, too.) We've searched all across the city to assemble this list of the best things to do in Chicago. Follow it and never get bored here again. You can also find out more about how Time Out selects the very best things to do all over the world, or take a look at our list of the best things to do in the world right now.

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Welcome to another weekend! Take a load off by soaking in a spa or spending some time at the best Chicago attractions. Easter is upon us and you can take the little ones on an egg hunt or a family cruise. Also happening is a margarita fest, screenings for Asian and women-directed films, and Dog Day with the Windy City Bulls. So ready to make the most of your time off? Check out the rest of the best things to do in Chicago this weekend. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Chicago right now

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This weekly “live magazine” is a cavalcade of culture, politics and wit featuring journalists, actors, comedians and musicians offering idiosyncratic reports on the news of the day. Head to Uptown’s iconic Green Mill for drinks, hot takes and laughs; the longstanding Saturday afternoon edition tends to run about two and a half hours.

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Looking for something to do in Chicago today, this weekend or in the coming months? You’ve come to the right place! Spring is on the horizon so get ready to go hiking, plan a family getaway over spring break or stroll through the city's most beautiful parks (especially during cherry blossom season). You can also celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Chicago with a host of exciting events, parties and more. Experience the best of the city with our year-round guide to top-tier events and things to do in Chicago.

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March 2024: On our latest roundup of the city's best eateries, we're welcoming sushi bar 312 Fish Market and Professor Pizza. Also joining them is Mediterranean favorite Kabobi Grill. Many of the city's best chefs and restaurants are in Time Out Market Chicago as well, and you can scroll through the full vendor lineup at the bottom of this page. The best restaurants in Chicago come in all shapes and sizes, from pizza joints and Michelin-starred heavyweights to some of the best cheap eats Chicago has to offer. The cuisines are just as varied, with every corner of the globe represented through Korean, Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Indian fare. Whether you're a lifelong resident or simply visiting for the weekend, stuffing your face at one of these restaurants is easily among the best things to do in Chicago. This belt-busting food scene shows no signs of slowing down, so we cut to the chase and ranked our essentials—the absolute best restaurants in town. Our editors scour the city for great dishes, excellent value and insider info. They pay their way and sometimes, like the rest of us, their delivery driver gets lost (here's how we eat through Chicago to make the list). We hope to provide an authentic snapshot of Chicago's ever-evolving dining experience right now: We update it constantly with the best new restaurants in Chicago as well as decades-old stalwarts that keep us coming back for more. It could be a mega-hyped destination restaurant or a remarkable food truck: I

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Easter is coming up on Sunday, March 31, and it’s not too late to make plans for a scrumptious brunch. Many of the best restaurants in Chicago will be open and offering special menus and spring-inspired dishes in honor of the occasion. Enjoy a traditional bone-in ham or mix things up with specialties like pastas and ricotta donuts from some of the finest Italian spots in town. Indecisive? Chicago's best hotels and steakhouses are also featuring grand buffet spreads, which give you the opportunity to sample a little bit of everything. So get ready to feast after the best Easter events in Chicago with our guide to where to dine for Easter brunch. RECOMMENDED: The best brunches in Chicago

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Get excited, Chicagoans, because winter in Chicago is almost over and some of our most beloved events and traditions are happening this month. First up is St. Patrick's Day in Chicago, which is once again bringing river dyeing festivities and a parade to the Loop, along with plenty of other celebrations across the city (including the Shamrock Shuffle and parades on the South and Northwest Sides). Hoping to avoid the crush of green-clad people downtown? Check out flower shows at the Chicago Botanic Garden and Garfield Park Conservatory, sip wine after-hours at the Museum of Science and Industry or feast on encased meats and beers at Haymarket's Sausagefest. You'll find all that and more in our roundup of things to do in Chicago this March.  RECOMMENDED: Events calendar for Chicago in 2024

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Next month will offer the opportunity to watch a rare natural phenomenon that won’t happen again in the United States until 2044. On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will be visible from parts of North America. The last time the country experienced such an event was in 2017. Here’s everything you need to know. What is a total solar eclipse? A total solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, completely blocking out the latter’s rays. The sky temporarily darkens, the air cools and stars appear for a few minutes in places along the path of the eclipse. When is the total solar eclipse in Chicago? The Earth, Sun and Moon will line up on April 8. The eclipse will cross Mexico’s Pacific coast around 1:07pm and make its way northeast through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, before entering Canada. For Chicago, the eclipse will peak around 2:07pm, according to NASA. The next total solar eclipse over U.S. soil isn’t expected until August 2044. Photograph: Courtesy of NASA Where can I watch the total solar eclipse in Chicago? Chicago is not in the eclipse’s path of totality, meaning only a partial eclipse will be visible. The good news is that the city will still see 94 percent totality. If you want to view a total eclipse, parts of southern Illinois and central Indiana will be your best options, with Carbondale being the largest Illinois city in the path.

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The Lollapalooza 2024 lineup has been released and it's packed with heavy hitters. Acts including SZA, Tyler, The Creator, Blink-182, The Killers and Stray Kids will be headed to Grant Park in early August for the annual music festival. If you're planning on attending the four-day event, here's everything you'll need to know about securing tickets. RECOMMENDED: Check out our complete coverage of Lollapalooza How can I get Lollapalooza 2024 tickets? The public sale for General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum tickets has started, and is available via Lollapalooza's website. Single-day and two-day tickets will go on sale March 26. How much do Lollapalooza 2024 tickets cost? The price for a four-day General Admission pass starts at $385. Four-day GA+ tickets, which include access to private lounges, air-conditioned bathrooms, expedited entry and more, start at $715. VIP tickets start at $1,565 and give attendees four-day access to on-field viewing behind the North and South main stages, as well as unlimited access to two Lolla Lounges, golf cart shuttle transportation and more. Finally, four-day Platinum tickets start at $4,500 and grant admittance to Platinum lounges with complimentary food and beverages, front-of-stage viewing areas at six stages, golf cart shuttle transportation and much more. Layaway plans start at $20 for GA, $50 for GA+, $100 for VIP and $250 for Platinum. Ticket prices will increase over time as they sell out.

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Not sure what's happening around the city today? Allow us to be of service. Chicago's best attractions, which include beautiful parks, neighborhoods and a free zoo, are always a good start. So are Chicago's best museums, from the Art Institute of Chicago to the Shedd Aquarium. Plus—as always—we're keeping track of the top parties, concerts, museum exhibitions, community events and more interesting stuff happening in Chicago day-by-day. Grab your calendar and check out all the best things to do in Chicago today. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Chicago right nowÂ