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| Up Front |
| Bar of the Month |
| Hidden Gems |
| Real to Reel |
| Shop Around the Corner |
| Table for Four |
| We ask, they answer |
| Weekend Warriors |
| What I've Learned |
| Windy City Workforce |
| Writer's Block |
| Chicago Speaks |
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HIDDEN GEMS
A description of recent finds around the city that people like you have discovered (a hip martini bar, ethnic festival, ska band, photography class, etc.) and actually don’t mind sharing with the rest of us.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 4 June
Hidden Gems discovers Movies in the Park and Via Ventuno.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 4 March
Scoping out Brainstorm comics and hitting up the popular but hidden Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinders.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 11
The chic “Presence” in Andersonville, Chicago’s comedy Sketchfest and some quality art galleries.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 10
Cuatro’s food and vibe, Ms. Bea, the Hipmas Carol and Fresca’s pizza-cooking class.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 9
Hamburger Mary’s, a new show at pH, Angelina Ristorante and the Selected Works bookstore.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 8
Winston’s Market, two election-based exhibits and a Zanies anniversary special.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 7
The new audio Sky Tour at the Hancock, ‘Short Shorts,’ the YG Games and Kit Kat’s new deals.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 6
Fantastic Vietnamese at Tien Giang, the allure of the hard-to-find Velvet Hour and celebrating 30 years at Zanies.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 5
Perusing quaint shops with ShopWalk, soome great Korean BBQ at San Soo Gap San and an outdoor cooking class at Citizen
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 4
The Stretch Run bar and OTB, Melting Ice exhibit, Stone Wall Grill and Berry Chill.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 3
Breakfast and coffee at Julius Meinl, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Schadenfreud comedy ensemble and news from Matilda.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 2
A new hotel bar called Cityscape, the production of “Nine,” the musical and ComedySportz spreading its late-night wings.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 3 Issue 1
Room 21, an old Al Capone hangout, has a new pastry chef, and Panes Bread Café offers some affordable and tasty sandwiches, salads and pizza.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 12
Connoisseur, a new wine bar in River West, singing away at Lincoln Karaoke and a new comedy show from the Annoyance Theatre.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 11
The Christkindl Market downtown, Cafe Wicked’s wonderful desserts and more happenings around town.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 10
Last chance to enjoy The Red Lion, rock and roll at the MCA and trivia night at Rocks.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 9
A great new spot for wine and beer tastings, talking ecology at ‘Green Drinks’ and the comedy show ‘Pennybear’ at The Apollo Theatre.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 8
A new favorite spot for desserts called Sweet Treats, the premiere of “Envoy” at the Chicago Theatre Building and brunch before a Bears game.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 7
A look at a new Second City production, the Chicago Photography Center and Tuesdays on the Terrace.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 6
Great sandwiches at the Chicago Bagel Authority, a place to talk politics and the Cool Globes art exhibition on the lakefront.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 5
A bar (Hopleaf) and restaurant (Kitchenette) draw attention this month for good reason.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 4
The Run to Remember, some great Italian food and an improv festival.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 3
A great deal for dinner at the fabulous Marché and a new plan for the Lakeshore Theater.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 2
A Sports League Board to fill your flag football subbing needs, flying an F-15 at the IMAX Theater and making cards at Stampology.
Hidden Gems: Vol. 2 Issue 1
Chicago a cappella, Brew & View and maybe the best fish fry in town.
Hidden Gems: Issue 12
Goose Island beer tours, Wine Bar and some Southern cooking at Wishbone.
Hidden Gems: Issue 11
A look at the 23rd annual Music Box Christmas Show and getting a taste for some Hawaiian specialties at the Aloha Grill on Clark.
Hidden Gems: Issue 10
Uncovering inexpensive art at Beyond the Wall, the Awesome ’80s Prom and the National Italian Sports Hall of Fame.
Hidden Gems: Issue 9
The Fixx coffee bar and Friday-night turtle races at Big Joe’s bar.
Hidden Gems: Issue 8
Martinis and a manicure at O’Donovans and a scrary new exhibit at the Shedd Aquarium.
Hidden Gems: Issue 5
A car museum with all your favorites from childhood, a 5K run for a great cause and Death Cab for Cutie’s recent Chicago visit.
Hidden Gems: Issue 4
Uncovering a great wine-tasting party at Matilda, some stellar fish tacos at Brownstone and the largest newsstand in the city.
Hidden Gems: Issue 3
Taking in a cabaret show in Chicago, bowling at the recently revamped Seven Ten Lounge and a preview on the Southside Irish Parade.
Hidden Gems: Issue 2
Uncovering a unique sandwich shop, a bar that has Nintendo and the best Friday night beer specials in the city.
Hidden Gems: Issue 1
Looking for something to do? Check out a new cycling class, Christmas movies on the big screen and a Field Museum exhibition on Pompeii.