Trigger Happy
Wed, Sep 16 · 9:30 PM
Lake View East
Things to do in Chicago worth leaving the house for.
The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.
I keep track of what's on in Chicago and only keep the handful worth leaving the house for. Ask me what you're after.
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Browse Chicago neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
Top picks
Pokémon Fossil Museum
Thu, Sep 17 · 9:00 AM
Near South Side
America Grows - 250 Years of Garden Stories: Join a Walking Tour
Thu, Sep 17 · 11:00 AM
Glencoe
Brandon Flowers One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 8:30 PM
Sheridan Park
Vivir la Tierra: Acquisitions from the Permanent Collection 2010–2026
Thu, Sep 17 · 10:00 AM
Lower West Side
Altin Gun: North American Tour 2026 One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Lake View East
Pokemon Fossil Museum
Thu, Sep 17 · 9:00 AM
Near South Side
Ronnie Baker Brooks One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Skokie
Public Group Tours
Thu, Sep 17 · 1:15 PM
Chicago Loop
Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney One-time only
Thu, Sep 17 · 6:30 PM
West Town
Not everyone knows about these
Green City Market @ Lincoln Park
Sat, Sep 19 · 7:00 AM
Lincoln Park
Chicago’s Favorite Brick Nerd, Will Quam, joins Chicago’s Late Night Talk Show One-time only
Wed, Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
Logan Square
Sisters
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 PM
Glencoe
Emerging Artists Exhibition
Thu, Sep 17 · 11:00 AM
Rush & Division
Petr Popelka & Hilary Hahn Star Performer
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM
Chicago Loop
Sisters Accessible Performances
Thu, Sep 17 · 7:30 PM
Glencoe
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Frequently asked questions
How are these in Chicago chosen?
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Is everything here still happening?
Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.
How do I find something that suits me?
Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.
Do I need an account?
No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.
Is it free?
Yes, completely.