It’s been a long, cold spring and Chicagoans are ready to get outside and welcome summer. Next weekend we hope you’ll join us in doing just that, as the Belmont Sheffield Music Festival returns on Saturday and Sunday May 25 & 26. This festival, now in its 29th year, is, as its name declares, all about [...]
Many of our guests this weekend are coming in for the They Might Be Giants concert at the Vic Theatre, just down the street from the Old Chicago Inn. One of a hand full of great small theater venues nearby, the Vic Theatre hosts national and international acts year round. Originally called the Victoria Theatre, the [...]
It’s my favorite time of year, and Christmas in the city couldn’t be better than right here on the north side of Chicago. Our lights poles are festively wrapped; the CTA’s Santa Train has been spotted; and neighbors and merchants are decorating their homes and storefronts. And tonight we are all in for a special [...]
There’s a slight chill in the air, and although we are saying our official good-bye to summer this week, there is still plenty of time to enjoy outdoor activities in Chicago. With its crisp, bright days, fall is one of my favorite seasons in the city, and an ideal time to enjoy cycling. Whether you [...]
Whether you’re a sketch, stand up or improv fan you’ll find plenty to laugh about right here in Lakeview. Chicago is known of course for Second City – the breeding ground for so many world renowned comics but here in our neighborhood we have venues of equal measure. And in a neighborhood with lots of [...]
It’s time to ring in the New Year at the Old Chicago Inn. We’ve got a full house this year and are ready to help you celebrate in style. There’s no shortage of New Year’s fun to be had in Lakeview. If you arrived without plans our innkeeper David will be happy to help you [...]