Chicago

The city is filled with exciting shows in unique venues

Celebrate the first official weekend of spring with flamenco, a dog-centric Easter egg hunt and a spicy chicken eating challenge

Forget deep dish and try this thin-crust version instead

These independent shops run the gamut of dress shoes, hyped sneakers and cowboy boots

There’s more to this weekend than just St. Patrick’s Day parties (although there’s plenty of those too)

Beyond the shelves, these shops also have knowledgeable staff, excellent cafes and community events

From woodland cottages to sprawling lakeside retreats to a literal Frank Lloyd Wright

Spend the next three days with live comedy, an Espresso Martini Festival and hanging with dinosaurs

The Second City doesn’t play second fiddle when it comes to cafe culture

Spend your days off tasting whiskey, petting cats and playing Plinko

Whether it’s contemporary Italian or nonna’s cooking you’re after, we have you covered

Spend your weekend enjoying a mac and cheese crawl, a ballroom dance competition and a nearly-naked run around Wrigleyville

Whether you splurge on the omakase or get your rolls to go in a pizza box, these restaurants won't disappoint

Spend your weekend enjoying live music, Martinis and the annual Lunar New Year parade

From a spot serving up four-course alligator dinners to quite possibly the best taco stand in the city