Welcome to the Never Outdone Edit by Choose Chicago, the official destination marketing organization for Chicago, Illinois. Check out what’s new, next, and not-to-be-missed in the Best Big City in the US. From must-do events and cultural moments to hidden gems and local favorites, this is your guide to the city that’s Never Done. Never Outdone.
35+ things to do in Chicago in April
From baseball to theatre to art shows at iconic venues, April in Chicago never disappoints.
Eat your way through Chicago's James Beard nominees
Chicago is a foodie's dream city, and the continued presence of the James Beard Awards is a testament to that status. Check out this year's nominees.
Celebrate International Jazz Day in Chicago
A program of performances by dozens of global artists across jazz, blues, hip-hop, and more is headlined by an all-star concert that you won't want to miss.
EXPO CHICAGO is back at Navy Pier next week
EXPO CHICAGO Contemporary Art Fair brings together 130 leading global galleries. Learn more about the fair's can't-miss moments.
Speaking of Navy Pier... Rt 66 has a new centennial starting point
In celebration of 100 years of the Mother Road, Navy Pier was designated as the centennial starting point. Check out our full Route 66 guide here.
Our latest episode features a review of Chicago's dating profile, an interview with former U.S. Senator and Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, and recommendations on how to celebrate the arrival of spring in the city.
Inspired by the cosmos, nature, and music, Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas draws on the artist’s paintings on loan from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. See the exhibit through July 5, 2026, at the Smart Museum of Art in Hyde Park. Admission is always free.
