SCAN HERE TO EXPLORE OUR BLACK, ASIAN, AND HISPANIC & LATINO CULTURAL GUIDES. UPTOWN On Argyle Street in Uptown, a vibrant tapestry of Asian restaurants dish up delectable banh mi, dim sum, and more. During the summer months, the weekly Argyle Night Market (July – September) offers alfresco dining and live music. At the annual Argyle Lunar New Year Parade in February, community groups, dancers, and performers will come together to celebrate the Year of the Snake. The Clifton Avenue Street Art Gallery , located near the Wilson CTA Red Line train station, is an outdoor art space featuring over 24 murals and sculptures created by local and international artists. The historic Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom has hosted everything from big band shows to punk rock marathons. Nearby, The Riviera Theatre played a significant role during the Jazz Age and remains a central part of Chicago’s entertainment scene. And don’t miss the iconic Green Mill , a jazz club that has been enchanting audiences for over a century. The Black Ensemble Theater presents rousing musicals focused on African American culture and heroes. The PrideArts Center celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ community with live shows, film screenings, and exhibitions. HUMBOLDT PARK The charming Humboldt Park Boathouse , the centerpiece of 207-acre Humboldt Park , sits near a picturesque lagoon and the city’s only inland beach. Rent a swan-shaped pedal boat and paddle the serene waters. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture , housed in the former Humboldt Park stables, features exhibits exploring the art of Puerto Rico and its diaspora. Barrio Borikén is the first state-designated Puerto Rican cultural district in the country. Twin steel gateway sculptures shaped like fluttering Puerto Rican flags bookend the half-mile stretch of Division Street known as Paseo Boricua . Over 50 vibrant murals adorn the area, celebrating Puerto Rican heritage and history. Paseo Boricua Tour Company offers captivating walking tours of the interesting architecture and murals that dot the Humboldt Park neighborhood. Puerto Rican Fest Chicago in June features live music, carnival rides, traditional foods, and the Puerto Rican People’s Day Parade , a colorful procession that marches down Division Street. The September Fiesta Boricua showcases Puerto Rican pride with a weekend of music and dance — including bomba, salsa, and merengue — plus pop-up eateries and joyful revelry. CHICAGO GREETER TOURS The free Chicago Greeter program matches visitors with enthusiastic local volunteers who will customize a tour to your interests and language. Register at least 10 business days in advance for your 2-to 4-hour tour, and let your guide know which neighborhoods you’d like to visit. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Humboldt Park @TEQUILAGRAPHICS 15
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