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Medici on 57th

1327 E. 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637

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This casual Hyde Park eatery, known for its pizza and burgers, is a favorite hangout of University of Chicago students. Barack Obama is known to have dined here during his U of C days, and the fact is proudly touted by the "Obama Eats Here" t-shirts worn by the Medici wait staff. BYOB.

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Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at the Art Institute of Chicago

Mar 29 – Jul 30

Unveiling Frida Kahlo’s work for the first time in the Art Institute galleries, this exhibition focuses on the celebrated Mexican artist’s first and only trip to…

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Chicago Blues Festival

Millennium Park •  Jun 05 – Jun 08

The Chicago Blues Festival shares the great Chicago-born music tradition with the world while shining a spotlight on the genre’s contributions to soul, R&B, gospel, rock…

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Ribfest Chicago

Jun 06 – Jun 08

Ribfest Chicago takes place every summer in the Northcenter neighborhood! Celebrating 25 years of BBQ, Ribfest Chicago continues to be Chicago’s most anticipated food festival.

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