The Chicago Air & Water Show is happening Aug. 17 & 18 from 10am-3pm. Any lakeside or city rooftop seat is a good one.
"The exhibition features an audio tour narrated by the musical's author, Lin-Manuel Miranda...with a dynamic and interactive mix of lighting, sound, multimedia, music and historical artifacts, you will experience how it felt to write the way Hamilton wrote, fight the way Hamilton fought, and live the way Hamilton lived." Advance tickets may be purchased online.
LP Zoo is a free and fun place to spend a day outside.
Chicago's most iconic blues bar with live music until 4am 7 nights a week.
Chicago's best comedy club. Many SNL stars get their start here.
Fun way to see the city by river and learn about the various architectural styles.
Fun, outdoor place to make a memory of Chicago.
Grab a meal or just walk around and admire all the Italian food/beverages/cookware.
This is the couple's favorite restaurant. Small Italian plates with a fun atmosphere.
This would be a GREAT place to grab a cocktail after the ceremony. It is on the 96th floor of the Hancock building with spectacular views. And it's right across the street from the church!
Mother of the groom's favorite restaurant. Upscale Mediterranean food in a contemporary second floor venue.
Great brunch, great pizza in DePaul's backyard.
One of Chicago's best steakhouses with a great cocktail list. There are multiple great restaurants in this area (Tavern on Rush, Carmine's, Luxe Bar) to grab a cocktail after the ceremony. It is walking distance from the church.
This is the couple's (and mother of the bride's) favorite breakfast spot in Chicago. The best French toast in the city. Anticipate a wait.