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The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. The Renaissance Society
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Renaissance Society at the University of Chicago presents contemporary art exhibitions, events, and publications. “The Ren”—as we are known by many—is an independent, non-collecting museum driven by an uncompromising commitment to artists and their ideas. All exhibitions and events are free and open to the public. We offer artists the time, space, resources, and freedom that are vital for ambitious experimentation and risk-taking. Our work with artists frequently results in newly commissioned art, and their presentations in our 3,000 sq ft gallery spur further scholarly and creative reflections in our publications and public programs. Visitors to the Ren find a uniquely intimate platform for encountering artistic expressions that give form to, challenge, and complicate currents in contemporary thought. Events—including artist talks, lectures, screenings, concerts, readings, and more—offer further opportunities for discovery and discussion.
2. Powell's Books Chicago
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By dustythoughts - Manchester, United States
This wonderful used bookstore near the University of Chicago campus is a longstanding neighborhood staple, with a plethora of thought-provoking books jammed into a glorious jumble. It's a great place to get lost in a good book and enjoy a wide variety of tomes that'll challenge and provoke you. I love coming here whenever I'm in town. This store isn't as big as the main store in Portland (Oregon, not Maine), but they still have a good variety of books in a relatively small space. They're not currently permitting in-person shopping due to the pandemic, but they do accept online orders.
3. Seminary Co-op Bookstore
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Widely regarded as one of the best academic bookstores in the world, the Co-op houses an extensive collection of scholarly titles with a focus on the humanities and social sciences.
4. 57th Street Books
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
57th Street Books houses a substantial selection of general interest titles, including kids’ books, popular fiction, cookbooks, science fiction, mysteries, and graphic novels.
Reviewed By 847leahv - Chicago, United States
57th Street Books is a stunning small maze of books that is my local, indie bookstore and one of the best. Celebrating its 35th year, this Hyde Park institution can't be missed and should be a destination for any book lovers visiting Chicago. Owned and run by fantastic people who put on incredible events and center the community and city. The shelves are newly reorganized, and the store is open, cozy, and wonderful. A romantic and lovely spot for all bookworms and book lovers.
5. The Silver Room
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By thekdreport - Chicago, United States
This store is the pinnacle of what it means to buy black. This place feels like Juneteenth. Everyone including the workers are polite and friendly. Given the current racial tension, this place makes me feel so happy. Magnets of Aretha Franklin, candles of James Baldwin, and possibly Jay Z. Books by Sister soldier to Cicely Tyson. Incense from all over that smell amazing beautiful jewelry and just a place to celebrate our culture. I cannot wait until the silver room block party. I take everyone who visit Chicago to this place. Business blessings, ????KD.
6. Sir & Madame
Founded in 2007, Sir & Madame is a men's & women's clothing brand and luxury lifestyle boutique, based in Chicago. The brand is the lovechild of the creative husband and wife team-Brian and Autumn Merritt. The couple saw a void in the boutique market for cohesive men's & women's casual wear with an elevated twist.
