Welcome To ClickAround®Chicago
Chi-Town! City of Big Shoulders! The Windy City!
Whatever you dub it, Chicago is some kind of town. Chicago is a city of neighborhoods, each with its own curiosities and treasures ready for you to explore. From Logan Square to Lincoln Park, from Bronzeville, Bridgeport, and Portage Park to Pullman, adventures abound.
The Loop and downtown entice and intoxicate you with their lights and sights sounds for the season. Shopping the Mag Mile is a must for tourists and locals alike. Stop for a bite at one of Chicago's premier restaurants or that out-of-the way place featured on the 3 D's, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Nightlife lures you to world-class theater, swanky piano bars, jazzy and bluesy joints.
Discover the history, the culture, the excitement and fun of Chicago!
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Art Institute of Chicago
The Lions standing tall at the stairway of the Art Institute are two of the m ... More
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Willis (Sears) Tower Skydeck
It is fitting that Chicago would be home to some of the tallest buildings in ... More
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Lincoln Park Conservatory
On any day of the year, but especially in the winter months, a trip to the Li ... More
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Lincoln Park Zoo
This is one of Chicago's most delightful locations to visit during any season ... More
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Chicago Shakespeare Theater On Navy Pier
Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) is one of the fastest-growing producing and ... More
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Gino's East of Chicago
Gino's is at the top of the A-list for those hungering for deep dish pizza. I ... More
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House of Blues Chicago
Known around the globe as "the place for blues" in a town that ma ... MoreLookingglass Theatre Company
The Lookingglass combines a physical and improvisational rehearsal pro ... MoreKohl Children's Museum
In recognition for its outstanding exhibits and impact on Chicago land famili ... More
Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater (no relation to New York City's Apollo Theatre) located in ... More
Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry, one of the largest science museums ... More
Richard H. Driehaus Museum
The museum is housed in the three-story, 24,000-square-foot Samuel M. Nickers ... More
Nick's Fishmarket Grill
Considered by many as one of the finest seafood restaurants in Chicago. ... More
Upcoming Chicago Events
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Titans of the Ice Age 3-D
Sunday 02/10/2013 - Tuesday 12/31/2013Encounter some of the Earth’s most awe-inspiring mammals, from saber-toothed cats and dire wolves to giant sloths and the iconic mammoths that lived 10,000-years before modern civilization.

Shalom Chicago
Sunday 02/10/2013 - Monday 09/02/2013Through personal stories, rare artifacts, and engaging media presentations, this exhibition will illustrate the Jewish community’s rich history and many contributions to Chicago’s growth and development.
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The Book of Mormon
Monday 02/11/2013 - Sunday 09/08/2013Nine 2011 Tony Awards® say it's the Best Musical of the Year. Vogue says, "It's the best musical of the last 25 years." And The New York Times says, "It's the best musical of this century." It's THE BOOK OF MORMON, the Broadway phenomenon from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q co-creator Robert Lopez. The Daily Show's Jon Stewart calls it "A crowning achievement. So good, it makes me angry." Contains explicit language. Ticket prices are $45.00 to $115.00

Vivian Maier’s Chicago
Wednesday 02/13/2013 - Sunday 09/22/2013See Chicago through the eyes of Vivian Maier and witness the life work of a photographer who wowed the world with breathtaking images of everyday life in urban America. Maier’s Chicago collection will be presented at larger than life scale vividly documenting Chicago neighborhoods and faces of the 1960s and 70s. Admission: $12.00 - $14.00

Sensing Chicago
Wednesday 02/13/2013 - Sunday 06/30/2013Use your five senses to explore Chicago, uncover the past, and discover that history is all around you. The Konen Family Children's Gallery invites families to ride a high-wheel bicycle, hear the Great Chicago Fire, catch a fly ball at Comiskey Park, smell the city's past, and be a Chicago-style hot dog.
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Karkomi Permanent Exhibition
Wednesday 02/13/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013The Zev and Shifra Karkomi Permanent Exhibition tells the story of the Holocaust, from pre-war German life, to ghettos and concentration camps, to eventual liberation and resettlement throughout the world, with a special focus on post-war life in Skokie. More than 500 artifacts, documents, and photographs help illustrate the narrative of the Holocaust, while testimonies from local survivors add personal detail.

Make a Difference! The Harvey L. Miller Family Youth Exhibition
Wednesday 02/13/2013 - Friday 05/31/2013The Legacy of Absence Gallery focuses on contemporary artistic responses to genocides and other atrocities, including Cambodia, Rwanda, Argentina, and the Soviet Gulag. Through various perspectives, these galleries help visitors gain an understanding of the lasting effects of the Holocaust, genocide and human rights abuses. The Gallery features contemporary works of art, photographs, and multimedia installations from world-renowned artists such as Samuel Bak, Betye Saar, Natan Nuchi, and Jozef Szajna, among many others.

Destroy the Picture: Painting the Void, 1949-1962
Saturday 02/16/2013 - Sunday 06/02/2013This exhibition focuses on the artist's literal assault on the picture, which is one of the most significant developments in contemporary, abstract painting. You'll see pieces created during the aftermath of of the postwar period, including artists from Europe, the U.S. and Japan.
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Million Dollar Quartet
Thursday 02/21/2013 - Sunday 09/01/2013On December 4, 1956, an auspicious twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together. The place was Sun Records’ storefront studio in Memphis. The man who made it happen was Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll,” who discovered them all. The four legends-to-be united for the only time in their careers for an impromptu recording that has come to be known as one of the greatest rock jam sessions of all time.

Kara Walker: Rise Up Ye Mighty Race!
Thursday 02/21/2013 - Sunday 08/11/2013Gallery 293 Kara Walker's commissioned installation includes her celebrated cut-paper silhouettes accompanied by several drawings, continuing what she has called her “ever-present, never-ending war with race

U-505 Submarine
Saturday 02/23/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013On June 4, 1944, a German submarine known as U-505 was prowling off the coast of West Africa on a hunt for American and Allied ships, when depth charges from the USS Chatelain blasted the dreaded U-boat out of hiding.
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Pedway West: Warm Walk, Cool Architecture
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013Discover the fascinating “city below the city” used by Chicagoans every day – the Pedway. Get an introduction to the design and history of the Pedway system and its unique surprises. Explore the Pedway from Block 37 to the Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel and find linkages to Chicago’s major government and North Loop office buildings while experiencing the interiors of a few of Chicago’s famous historic and contemporary buildings. The Pedway isn’t entirely underground but sometimes leads to a skywalk or a street level arcade. If you’ve always wondered about the Pedway but were hesitant to explore, this is your chance! PRICE: Adults- $15, Members- Free DURATION: 90 minutes MEET: Block Thirty Seven Shops (108 North State) Guest Services Desk

Highlights by Bus
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013Discover the exciting diversity of Chicago architecture on this wide-ranging odyssey, which traces the city’s development from its founding through the very present. PRICE: Adults- $45, Members- $37 DURATION: 3.50 hours MEET: CAF Shop and Tour Center, 224 S. Michigan Avenue.

Historic Downtown (South Loop): Rise of the Skyscraper
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013Step back in time to the late 1800’s and explore how Chicago went from a city devastated by a great fire to a leader in skyscraper engineering and design. PRICE: Adults- $17, Members- Free DURATION: 2 hours MEET: CAF Shop and Tour Center, 224 S. Michigan Avenue
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Trump International Hotel & Tower
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013Completed in 2009, Chicago’s Trump Tower is the second-tallest building in the city and the tallest building completed in North America since September, 2001. View the building, its plaza and river walk as you learn about its unique architecture and engineering. See why Trump Tower is one of the most highly rated hotels in North America. PRICE: Adults- $10, Members- Free DURATION: 45 minutes MEET: Guests for the tour should approach the Trump Tower from Wabash Avenue and proceed on the outside of the building to the south end of the building along the River. Please take the street level River Walk to the plaza on the east side of the building. The tour will begin in this plaza.

Skyscrapers & More Trolley Tour
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013See Chicago’s expansive downtown parks and emerging residential neighborhoods and commercial developments on this introductory tour of Chicago. Learn how both man and nature impacted the development of the city and hear the stories of the architects, developers and leaders who played key roles in shaping the city. PRICE: Adults- $30, Members- $22 DURATION: 1.75 hours MEET: CAF Shop & Tour Center, 224 S. Michigan Ave

Downtown Deco
Wednesday 02/27/2013 - Monday 09/30/2013In the Roaring 20s, Chicago architects designed numerous awe-inspiring skyscrapers adorned with the lavish materials and geometric ornament that epitomized the new modern style of the era—Art Deco. See this opulent style come alive in some of the city’s most beautiful architecture. PRICE: Adults- $17, Members- Free DURATION: 2.25 hours MEET: CAF Shop and Tour Center, 224 S. Michigan Avenue. (Tour ends at Michigan Ave. and Wacker Dr.
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Overnight - Dozin With the Dinos
Friday 03/01/2013 - Friday 06/07/2013Spend the Night at the Museum! Sue the T. rex is having a sleepover! Join us for a night of family workshops, self-guided tours and fun activities; then spread your sleeping bag amidst some of the most popular exhibitions.

They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950
Sunday 03/03/2013 - Sunday 06/02/2013Chicago’s artistic life in the first half of the 20th century was transformed by the arrival of thousands of newcomers—from Europe, the American South, and Mexico.

The Wheel
Thursday 03/07/2013 - Sunday 11/10/2013On a 19th century Spanish farm, Beatriz is happily preparing for her sister’s wedding when the house is overrun by soldiers. In the chaos, she becomes the unintentional guardian of a young girl. Her determination to reunite the child with her father sweeps Beatriz along on a journey across war zones and through time. But what began as a simple act of kindness takes on a strange twist when the girl acquires curious powers. The Wheel is a spellbinding story of what happens to hope and human nature in times of war.
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Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence
Thursday 03/07/2013 - Sunday 01/05/2014From glowworms to deep-sea fishes, immerse yourself in the mysterious and magical world of bioluminescence and discover the thousands of other living organisms that blink, glow, flash, and flicker in Creatures of Light, only at The Field Museum.

The Sahmat Collective: Art and Activism in India since 1989
Sunday 03/10/2013 - Sunday 06/09/2013February 14 – June 9, 2013 Since 1989, the influential Delhi-based Sahmat has offered a platform for artists, writers, poets, musicians, actors, and activists to create and present works of art that promote artistic freedom and celebrate secular, egalitarian values.

Gigi Scaria: City Unclaimed
Sunday 03/10/2013 - Sunday 12/08/2013January 19 – December 8, 2013 Revealing the complex layers and stark contrasts of Delhi, Indian artist Gigi Scaria’s site-specific installation City Unclaimed combines a large photo-based mural of an imaginary cityscape with a working fountain that stands as both a monument to a glorious past and also a reminder of bubbling societal tension.
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Valerie Snobeck: American Standard Movement
Sunday 03/10/2013 - Sunday 10/06/2013October 8, 2012 – October 6, 2013 In her new site-specific work commissioned for the Smart’s courtyard, Valerie Snobeck (University of Chicago MFA 2008) re-uses construction material to open up broad questions about aesthetics, value, and the built environment. American Standard Movement centers on debris netting that was previously used in a building project on the..
Stella & Lou
Friday 03/15/2013 - Sunday 06/09/2013May 3-June 9, 2013 On a quiet night at Lou's bar, two kindred spirits seek solace as they navigate changing times and relationships past. From the author of The Outgoing Tide comes an intimate exploration of friendship, forgiveness, and the longing for companionship that grows with the passage of time.

The Cat in the Hat
Sunday 03/17/2013 - Sunday 05/19/2013January 26 – May 19 Time: Times vary, see web site for schedule Ages: 3-6 The Cat in the Hat is the perfect friend for a boring rainy afternoon. From games and mischief to Thing One and Thing Two, The Cat brings all sorts of trouble to this gray day — but will Sally and her brother be able to explain the mess to Mother?
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The Frog Prince Continued
Sunday 03/17/2013 - Sunday 06/02/2013January 26 – June 2 Time: Dates and times vary, see web site. Ages: 5-10 When "happily ever after" isn’t what he expected, The Frog Prince heads out for a new adventure. While searching for his true amphibian self, he meets witches from Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, and Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother.

Hip-Hop Aesop III: Jazzed, Bopped and Beat-Boxed
Sunday 03/17/2013 - Friday 06/14/2013October 29, 2012 - June 14, 2013 Time: 10am and noon Ages: 5-12 Students will be introduced to Blues concepts along with other contemporary music. Playwright J. e Franklin reconstructs timeless fables about morals and values that stimulate critical thinking in a setting filled with music, fun, and laughter.

Animal Kingdom
Wednesday 03/27/2013 - Thursday 06/13/2013Hours: Daily, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm (7 days a week); Holidays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Animals are the most continuous and ancient subject in art. Since creating Bison's and Horses in the cave at Lascaux artists have continued through today to craft meaning with animal images. This exhibition of screen-prints by Chicago artists looks at a variety of approaches employed by the local creative community in a medium that is widely popular and has an extensive audience Nationally and Internationally.

















