Chicago Art & culture

Art and Culture tips from our local Spotters!

Uniquely selected spots by our very own local spotters. Chicago is absolutely bustling with art and culture! Art galleries, exhibitions, museums, contemporary art, and cultural experiences. Our local guide will guide you through the wonderful art and culture scene in Chicago.

Spotted by Locals
Kibbitznest Chicago

Kibbitznest – Bookstore and bar

By: Sophie Amado
Christkindlmarket Chicago Chicago

Christkindlmarket Chicago – German Christmas market

By: Sophie Amado
FLW Home & Studio Chicago

FLW Home & Studio – Architecture of the ages

By: Sophie Amado
Chicago Athletic Association Chicago

Chicago Athletic Association – Library bar

By: Sophie Amado
Riverwalk Chicago

Riverwalk – Chicago’s lower level

By: Claire Conway
Argyle Street Chicago

Argyle Street – Chicago’s only shared street

By: Claire Conway
AlleyCat Comics Chicago

AlleyCat Comics – Speakeasy meets bookstore!

By: Erin Stevens
Le Piano Chicago

Le Piano – Jazz, booze & butter

By: Erin Stevens
Int'l Museum Surgical Science Chicago

Int’l Museum Surgical Science – Medicine then & now

By: Erin Stevens
Sacred Art Chicago

Sacred Art – Local art lover’s paradise

By: Erin Stevens
Chicago Magic Lounge Chicago

Chicago Magic Lounge – Serious magic… & cocktails

By: Erin Stevens
Cornelia Arts Building Chicago

Cornelia Arts Building – Local artist studios

By: Erin Stevens
B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted Chicago

B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted – Northside blues bar

By: Meghan Phillipp
Artango Bar & Steakhouse Chicago

Artango Bar & Steakhouse – Argentine food & culture

By: Meghan Phillipp
First Slice Pie Cafe Chicago

First Slice Pie Cafe – At Lill Street art center

By: Meghan Phillipp
Hazel Chicago

Hazel – Something for everyone

By: Meghan Phillipp

Our Local Spotters in Chicago

Our handpicked locals live & love in Chicago and speak the local language.

  • Claire Conway photo

    Claire

    Chicago is the place I developed my career as a social worker & developed my passions...
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  • Erin Stevens photo

    Erin

    For work, I am a custom prosthetics specialist. I love Chicago and its neighborhood hangouts...
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  • Sophie Amado photo

    Sophie

    Chicago has my heart because it's accessible, a cultural hub, and clean...
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  • Meghan Phillipp photo

    Meghan

    Performing artist. What I enjoy the most are the people I meet living here in Chicago.
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  • Sydney Epstein photo

    Sydney

    I cherish my city for the excitement and opportunities it provides me.
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