Through June 20, visitors can peruse a groundbreaking collection of Matisse’s works, which showcase the talents of one of the greatest painters of the 20th century. There will be an $18 admission fee. En savoir plus .
On Oct. 30, the lounge is hosting "Ncredible Halloween Party." With Nick Cannon & special guests from Def Jam Records, the night is going to be insane. Don't miss it. En savoir plus .
Doc Films (Max Palevsky Cinema, Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E 59th St) is the oldest student run film society in the country, shows a mix of art films and popular flicks, all for $5. Open to the Public. En savoir plus .
Fanatic Fact: The Blackhawks have retired six numbers in their history for seven different players. En savoir plus .
There’s a huge range of pieces here, including super-casual picks from James Jeans and Rachel Pally, along with super-feminine dresses and teetering heels. En savoir plus .
Always a crowd-pleaser, the bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with chorizo hit the spot every time. En savoir plus .
Go there: Hit it during the week, the best bar in the Loop is now closed on Saturdays. En savoir plus .
Melds Korean street grub with Mexican ingredients to provide a delicious car crash of flavors. Dumplings, banh mi-style sandwiches & contemporary takes on tacos will be featured on the menu. En savoir plus .
Chicago: "It's a regular guy bar for irregular folks who just don’t fit in, or just don’t want to fit in. It is the bar that Granddad went to when he was young and crazy" -IFC Staff En savoir plus .
Halsted and 18th Street, just west of Normal, is also home to Kristoffer's Café, a family-owned eatery that is known for their famous tres-leches (three milk) cake. En savoir plus .
In "The Lake House" (2006), A climatic scene between Kate (Sandra Bullock) and Alex (Keanu Reeves) was shot in Daley Plaza, under Picasso's untitled sculpture. En savoir plus .
Slinging gobs of smile-inducing xue-hua-bing, Cloud 9 will soothe fiery taste cravings with sweet & savory frozen treats. Basically, their specialty is snow ice, albeit with a Taiwanese twist. En savoir plus .
Championship Vinyl employee Barry (Jack Black) finally gets his big musical break, in scenes for "High Fidelity" (2000) that were shot at the Double Door in Wicker Park. En savoir plus .
Hot dogs are about as American as baseball. Each year, fans consume close to half a million hot dogs at U.S. Cellular Field! En savoir plus .
Eat this: Remy Ayesh's bar food is some of the best bar bites in the city. En savoir plus .
Although Picasso designed the sculpture in his home country, the Chicago Picasso was fabricated not too far from Chicago – at the U.S. Steel Company in Gary, Indiana. En savoir plus .
The nearby Hyde Park Arts Center, Oriental Institute, Smart Museum of Art, and Renaissance Society are all free! Info: http://bit.ly/alwaysfree En savoir plus .
In "While You Were Sleeping" (2006), Lucy (Sandra Bullock) is a lonely fare collector who develops a crush on a cute commuter. Scenes from the movie were shot at the Madison / Wabash 'L' station. En savoir plus .