Top 10 Things To See And Do In Andersonville, Chicago
To locals, Andersonville is one of the city’s best kept secrets. This historic Swedish neighborhood is filled to the brim with diverse food choices, friendly local bars and a shopping scene eclectic enough for all tastes. Take the trip to this north-side neighborhood and you will end up returning again and again, bringing some friends along with you. Here are the top 10 things to do and see in this neighborhood.
1. The Neo-Futurarium
Theater
When you go to the Neo-Futurarium, it is essential to see Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind. Performed by the Neo-Futurists, the theater’s signature show is 30 small plays in 60 minutes and has been running in some form since 1989. The performance relies on audience participation and varies every night, with an entirely new set evolving every month. For budding Neo-Futurists, the theater also offers full length classes and workshops.
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