July 31, 2025 • 3 mins
Welcome to “Things to Do in Chicago” on this Thursday, July 31, 2025! As you start your day, grab an umbrella—Chicago is waking up to morning showers with temperatures in the comfortable mid-70s, hitting a high of 74°F as the skies are expected to clear later in the afternoon[2][10]. The air feels fresh after the rain, giving the city a crisp, rejuvenated vibe—the perfect backdrop for both outdoor and indoor adventures.
Let’s take a quick pulse on the city: downtown is lively with anticipation as Chicago gears up for a busy day. With the air clear and a slight drizzle setting a dramatic mood, here are some of today’s standout events across Chicago:
- Fans of global icons, this one's for you: immerse yourself in “The Messi Experience” at 2367 W. Logan Blvd. This interactive exhibition inspired by soccer legend Lionel Messi is perfect for families and football fans, featuring exclusive art and merch, and runs through September but is buzzing today[5].
- Music lovers, don’t miss Ado’s “Hibana World Tour 2025” at the United Center tonight. Get your K-pop or J-pop fix and consider the pre-show party for exclusive cocktails, DJ sets, and early merch access—doors open at 6 p.m.[9].
- Foodies and explorers should not miss the “Taste of Chinatown Food Walking Tour.” Savor authentic dishes and discover the history behind one of Chicago’s most beloved neighborhoods[1].
- Culture seekers and families can hop on a Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour, looping through 11 iconic spots from Millennium Park to Navy Pier, with plenty of chances to discover public art and hidden gardens along the way[8].
- Night owls and party-goers, check out some of the summer pop-up celebrations across the city; party listings are curated by local experts and can be found in event guides updated daily[1].
In city news, Mayor Brandon Johnson will be at the National Bar Association’s 100th Annual Gala this evening, a high-profile event hosted at the Hyatt Regency Chicago[3]. On the infrastructure front, parking minimums have been eliminated in much of the city—a move expected to foster more housing and modern urban spaces[3]. Chicago Public Schools have also announced a restructure of their special education department, aiming for more support and inclusivity for students[3].
Looking for activities beyond the big events? Here are some must-do options for today:
- Take in the renewed sparkle of Millennium Park after the rain, and get an unforgettable selfie at The Bean, which locals hint is especially magical in fresh post-shower reflections[4].
- Ride the Big Bus for a broad city view and hop off for a lakeside stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk, where fresh air, local food stalls, and pop-up street art await[8].
- Try an adventurous Lamborghini Cruise if you’re craving a splash of luxury and speed, or explore the Mob and Crime Bus Tour for a taste of Chicago’s notorious past[1].
Local tip: Don’t be afraid to ride the “L” during rain—many lines are elevated, giving you unique views of the glistening city. And here’s a fun fact: Chicago’s “Taste of Chinatown” isn’t just about food—it’s packed with live performances and historical storytelling, offering a slice of the city’s rich cultural fabric in every bite[1].
Curious about what’s next? Tomorrow brings “hazy skies” and temperatures in the mid-70s—perfect for alfresco dining or sunset at Navy Pier. Tune in tomorrow for highlights on new open-air concerts, neighborhood fests, and more secret spots to explore. Stay curious and enjoy your Chicago adventure!
Let’s take a quick pulse on the city: downtown is lively with anticipation as Chicago gears up for a busy day. With the air clear and a slight drizzle setting a dramatic mood, here are some of today’s standout events across Chicago:
- Fans of global icons, this one's for you: immerse yourself in “The Messi Experience” at 2367 W. Logan Blvd. This interactive exhibition inspired by soccer legend Lionel Messi is perfect for families and football fans, featuring exclusive art and merch, and runs through September but is buzzing today[5].
- Music lovers, don’t miss Ado’s “Hibana World Tour 2025” at the United Center tonight. Get your K-pop or J-pop fix and consider the pre-show party for exclusive cocktails, DJ sets, and early merch access—doors open at 6 p.m.[9].
- Foodies and explorers should not miss the “Taste of Chinatown Food Walking Tour.” Savor authentic dishes and discover the history behind one of Chicago’s most beloved neighborhoods[1].
- Culture seekers and families can hop on a Big Bus Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour, looping through 11 iconic spots from Millennium Park to Navy Pier, with plenty of chances to discover public art and hidden gardens along the way[8].
- Night owls and party-goers, check out some of the summer pop-up celebrations across the city; party listings are curated by local experts and can be found in event guides updated daily[1].
In city news, Mayor Brandon Johnson will be at the National Bar Association’s 100th Annual Gala this evening, a high-profile event hosted at the Hyatt Regency Chicago[3]. On the infrastructure front, parking minimums have been eliminated in much of the city—a move expected to foster more housing and modern urban spaces[3]. Chicago Public Schools have also announced a restructure of their special education department, aiming for more support and inclusivity for students[3].
Looking for activities beyond the big events? Here are some must-do options for today:
- Take in the renewed sparkle of Millennium Park after the rain, and get an unforgettable selfie at The Bean, which locals hint is especially magical in fresh post-shower reflections[4].
- Ride the Big Bus for a broad city view and hop off for a lakeside stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk, where fresh air, local food stalls, and pop-up street art await[8].
- Try an adventurous Lamborghini Cruise if you’re craving a splash of luxury and speed, or explore the Mob and Crime Bus Tour for a taste of Chicago’s notorious past[1].
Local tip: Don’t be afraid to ride the “L” during rain—many lines are elevated, giving you unique views of the glistening city. And here’s a fun fact: Chicago’s “Taste of Chinatown” isn’t just about food—it’s packed with live performances and historical storytelling, offering a slice of the city’s rich cultural fabric in every bite[1].
Curious about what’s next? Tomorrow brings “hazy skies” and temperatures in the mid-70s—perfect for alfresco dining or sunset at Navy Pier. Tune in tomorrow for highlights on new open-air concerts, neighborhood fests, and more secret spots to explore. Stay curious and enjoy your Chicago adventure!
Mark as Played
Transcript
Episode Transcript
Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Chicago podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Chicago On this Thursday, July
thirty first, twenty twenty five. As you start your day,
grab an umbrella. Chicago is warming up to morning showers,
with temperatures in the comfortable mid seventies, hitting a high
of seventy four degrees fahrenheit as the skies are expected
(00:21):
to clear later in the afternoon. The air feels fresh
after the rain, giving the city a crisp, rejuvenated vibe,
the perfect backdrop for both outdoor and indoor adventures. Let's
take a quick pulse on the city. Downtown is lively
with anticipation as Chicago gears up for a busy day,
with the air clear and a slight drizzle setting a
dramatic mood. Here are some of today's standout events across Chicago.
(00:45):
Fans of Global icons, this one's for you. Immerse yourself
in the Messy Experience at two three six seven West
Logan Boulevard. This interactive exhibition, inspired by soccer legend Leonel Messi,
is perfect for families and football fans, featuring exclusive art
and merch and runs through September, but is buzzing today.
(01:05):
Music lovers don't miss a Dooze Habana World Tour twenty
twenty five at the United Center tonight. Get your K
pop or J pop fix and consider the pre show
party for exclusive cocktails, DJ sets, and early merch access.
Doors open at six pm. Foodies and explorers should not
miss the Taste of Chinatown Food Walking Tour. Savor authentic
(01:29):
dishes and discover the history behind one of Chicago's most
beloved neighborhoods. One Culture seekers and families can hop on
a big bus hop On Hop Off tour, leaping through
eleven iconic spots from Millennium Park to Navy Peer, with
plenty of chances to discover public art and hidden gardens
along the way. Night owls and partygoers check out some
of the summer pop up celebrations across the city. Party
(01:51):
listings are curated by local experts and can be found
in event guides updated daily one in City News. Mayor
Brandon Johnson will be at the National Bar Association's one
hundredth annual Gala this evening, a high profile event hosted
at the Highatt Regency Chicago three on the Infrastructure Front.
Parking minimums have been eliminated in much of the city,
(02:12):
a move expected to foster more housing and modern urban spaces.
Chicago Public schools have also announced a restructure of their
special education department, aiming for more support and inclusivity for
students three Looking for activities beyond the big events, here
are some must do options for today. Take in the
renewed sparkle of Millennium Park after the rain and get
(02:35):
an unforgettable selfie at the Beam, which locals hint is
especially magical in fresh post shower reflections. Ride the Big
Bus for a broad city view, and hop off for
a lakeside stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk, where fresh air,
local food stalls, and pop up street art await. Eight.
Try an adventurous Lamborghini Creuse if you're craving a splash
(02:56):
of luxury and speed. Or explore the mob and crime
bust to twy for a taste of Chicago's notorious past.
One local tip don't be afraid to ride the l
during rain. Many lines are elevated, giving you unique views
of the glistening city. And here's a fun fact. Chicago's
taste of Chinatown isn't just about food. It's packed with
(03:16):
live performances and historical storytelling, offering a slice of the
city's rich cultural fabric in every bite. Curious about what's next,
Tomorrow brings hazy skies and temperatures in the mid seventies,
perfect for alfresco dining or sunset at Navy Pier. Tune
in tomorrow for highlights on new open air concerts, neighborhood fests,
and more secret spots to explore, Stay curious, and enjoy
(03:39):
your Chicago adventure.
This is your Things to Do in Chicago podcast. Welcome
to Things to Do in Chicago On this Thursday, July
thirty first, twenty twenty five. As you start your day,
grab an umbrella. Chicago is warming up to morning showers,
with temperatures in the comfortable mid seventies, hitting a high
of seventy four degrees fahrenheit as the skies are expected
(00:21):
to clear later in the afternoon. The air feels fresh
after the rain, giving the city a crisp, rejuvenated vibe,
the perfect backdrop for both outdoor and indoor adventures. Let's
take a quick pulse on the city. Downtown is lively
with anticipation as Chicago gears up for a busy day,
with the air clear and a slight drizzle setting a
dramatic mood. Here are some of today's standout events across Chicago.
(00:45):
Fans of Global icons, this one's for you. Immerse yourself
in the Messy Experience at two three six seven West
Logan Boulevard. This interactive exhibition, inspired by soccer legend Leonel Messi,
is perfect for families and football fans, featuring exclusive art
and merch and runs through September, but is buzzing today.
(01:05):
Music lovers don't miss a Dooze Habana World Tour twenty
twenty five at the United Center tonight. Get your K
pop or J pop fix and consider the pre show
party for exclusive cocktails, DJ sets, and early merch access.
Doors open at six pm. Foodies and explorers should not
miss the Taste of Chinatown Food Walking Tour. Savor authentic
(01:29):
dishes and discover the history behind one of Chicago's most
beloved neighborhoods. One Culture seekers and families can hop on
a big bus hop On Hop Off tour, leaping through
eleven iconic spots from Millennium Park to Navy Peer, with
plenty of chances to discover public art and hidden gardens
along the way. Night owls and partygoers check out some
of the summer pop up celebrations across the city. Party
(01:51):
listings are curated by local experts and can be found
in event guides updated daily one in City News. Mayor
Brandon Johnson will be at the National Bar Association's one
hundredth annual Gala this evening, a high profile event hosted
at the Highatt Regency Chicago three on the Infrastructure Front.
Parking minimums have been eliminated in much of the city,
(02:12):
a move expected to foster more housing and modern urban spaces.
Chicago Public schools have also announced a restructure of their
special education department, aiming for more support and inclusivity for
students three Looking for activities beyond the big events, here
are some must do options for today. Take in the
renewed sparkle of Millennium Park after the rain and get
(02:35):
an unforgettable selfie at the Beam, which locals hint is
especially magical in fresh post shower reflections. Ride the Big
Bus for a broad city view, and hop off for
a lakeside stroll on the Chicago Riverwalk, where fresh air,
local food stalls, and pop up street art await. Eight.
Try an adventurous Lamborghini Creuse if you're craving a splash
(02:56):
of luxury and speed. Or explore the mob and crime
bust to twy for a taste of Chicago's notorious past.
One local tip don't be afraid to ride the l
during rain. Many lines are elevated, giving you unique views
of the glistening city. And here's a fun fact. Chicago's
taste of Chinatown isn't just about food. It's packed with
(03:16):
live performances and historical storytelling, offering a slice of the
city's rich cultural fabric in every bite. Curious about what's next,
Tomorrow brings hazy skies and temperatures in the mid seventies,
perfect for alfresco dining or sunset at Navy Pier. Tune
in tomorrow for highlights on new open air concerts, neighborhood fests,
and more secret spots to explore, Stay curious, and enjoy
(03:39):
your Chicago adventure.
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.