choosechicago.com of Modern Art . Intuit: The Center for Intuitive and Outsider Art promotes the understanding and appreciation of art outside the mainstream through rotating and permanent exhibits. CHICAGO ON SCREEN Music Box Theatre Humboldt Park LOGAN SQUARE Logan Square is a hip, creative neighborhood. Its hot dining scene offers everything from Michelin-rated restaurants to buzzy bars and breweries. With its majestic, 19th-century mansions, stately Logan Boulevard leads to the heart of the neighborhood and the eagle-topped Illinois Centennial Monument . Chicago blues grace the small stage of the family-owned Rosa’s Lounge , while the Concord Music Hall hosts artists of all genres, from punk to electronic to hip-hop. Rent a Divvy bike and ride The 606 , a 2.7-mile recreational trail that was once an abandoned rail line. HUMBOLDT PARK Iron Puerto Rican flags flank Paseo Boricua , Humboldt Park’s cultural corridor that stretches along Division Street between Western and California avenues. Learn about Puerto Rico’s artistic contributions at The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture , housed in the landmark Humboldt Park stables. Or take a deeper look into the neighborhood’s hidden gems with a walking tour hosted by the Paseo Boricua Tour Company . Paddle the tranquil lagoon in a swan boat, swim at Humboldt Beach , and explore the trails of Humboldt Park , the neighborhood’s namesake park. Dine at one of the neighborhood’s many traditional Boricua eateries, and be sure to try a jibarito (a fried plantain sandwich invented in Chicago). Or check out Ørkenoy , a brewery, restaurant, and cocktail bar with an artsy edge, located in the Kimball Arts Center . Don’t miss the Puerto Rican People’s Parade , an annual summer event that honors the community’s Puerto Rican identity. neighborhood. Learn more about a rich heritage that dates back more than 4,000 years at the National Cambodian Heritage Museum . Snack on Filipino street food while you shop at Seafood City Supermarket . UPTOWN In the 1920s and ‘30s, Uptown was a booming entertainment destination. The Green Mill takes patrons back to its Prohibition Era heyday and still hosts live music almost every night. On Argyle Street , an endless array of Asian restaurants serves everything from banh mi to dim sum. The annual Argyle Night Market (July – September) offers alfresco fun, including pop-up eateries and live performances. Catch a show at the Black Ensemble Theater , known for its excellent musicals depicting notable African Americans. The Pride Arts Center presents queer theatre, movies, and comedy. ALBANY PARK Albany Park is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the country. See a performance celebrating Spanish culture at the Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater . The Albany Park Theater Project hosts live shows that highlight its international namesake Chicago’s neighborhoods have served as the backdrop for some of the most memorable films and television shows of all time. The crew of Chicago PD hangs out at Lottie’s Pub in Bucktown. Scenes for Patsy’s Pies, owned by the character Fiona in Shameless , were shot at Golden House Restaurant & Pancake House in Uptown. The big shootout in The Untouchables was filmed at Union Station . The characters of Chicago Fire attend the real-life training center for the Chicago Fire Department — the Chicago Fire Academy . Ferris Bueller’s Day Off included a trip to see a Cubs game at Wrigley Field , while pop geek Rob Gordon (Chicago’s own John Cusack) caught a flick at the Music Box Theatre in High Fidelity . LEFT TO RIGHT: ABEL ARCINIEGA; ©CITY OF CHICAGO AUTHOR’S TIP You can easily and affordably explore many of Chicago’s neighborhoods via the ‘L’ train. Scan here to learn about more movie and TV show sites that visitors can check out! Explore more neighborhoods at choosechicago.com/neighborhoods . 17
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