UrbanMatter - Chicago Events Near Me

Life's too short to be out of the loop – so we built an app that'll keep you in it. Download the UrbanMatter app today and find what matters to you.
UrbanMatter takes city living to the next level.
Whether you’re eager to check out the restaurant that just opened up on the corner of your block, or there’s an iconic Chicago bar you’ve been dying to visit, UrbanMatter is making it easier to discover the entertainment, dining, and nightlife that matters most to you—right here in Chicago.
What UrbanMatter brings to the table:
- A unique concept that will revolutionize how you discover your city
- A rating system that weighs what really matters to you, not arbitrary numbers
- A colorful, intuitive, and easy-to-use interface
- A user-centric app with real-time updates from Chicago locals just like you
- A three-dimensional edge to the traditional written online review
What’s New In This Version:
Chicago living just got a whole lot easier.
New features on UrbanMatter include:


- The ability to earn points for leaving reviews, Matters pins, receiving upvotes, and sharing to Facebook
- A levels system that rewards you for every restaurant, bar, or event that you visit
- Unlocked access to Chicago events, new merch, local rewards, and more

 as you level up
- A leaderboard that tracks your progress against that of your friends and neighbors
This update also includes improvements to our general speed and performance, as well as provides solutions to any bugs that might need fixing.
Has UrbanMatter helped you find something that matters in your city? Rate us—we'd love to hear your feedback!
Your Interests Matter.
Between user-driven reviews and a map-based interface, our app gives you an innovative way to discover what matters to you. Itching to find a nightclub that’s lit right now? Or are you looking for a dive bar with cheap drinks, a chill vibe, and great service? You can narrow down the results in your neighborhood to find exactly what you’re seeking.
Simply open up UrbanMatter, enter the type of place you'd like to visit (i.e. 'Italian Restaurants,' 'Dive Bars,' 'Coffee Shops'), select the Matters pins that are most important to you, and watch our map populate with all the criteria-matched locations in your area. It's that easy!
Our unique Matters pins allow users to filter by:
- Price
- Service Quality
- Food Quality
- Drink Quality
- Live Music
- Vibe
- Cover Charge
- Specials
- Celebrity Sightings
- Attractive People
- And more!
Your Opinions Matter.
Thanks to our authentic, user-driven reviews, UrbanMatter curates the real opinions of locals to guide you toward the best hotspots around Chicago. Once you've found a location you like – or really dislike – you can let others know by:
- Dropping your own Matters pins
- Sharing written reviews
- Giving a star rating
- And even attaching photos!
These reviews will then factor into the location's overall score. Plus, once you've let us know what's up, UrbanMatter will recommend similar locations so you can keep on exploring Chicago food, bars, events near me, and so much more.
Your Success Matters.
You can now earn points every time you visit new locations in your city. The more reviews and Matters pins you leave – and the more upvotes those reviews receive – the higher you’ll climb in our levels system!
Compete against other users to unlock special features like:
- The ability to upvote and downvote reviews
- Access to special events in Chicago
- The ability to redeem merch with your points
- A look at some of the best deals and steals on Chicago food and bars
- Win Freebies and giveaways
- Enrollment in the exclusive UrbanMatter Masters’ Club
You can then compare your progress to that of your friends and neighbors in our leaderboard.
UrbanMatter. Because UMatter.
For more information visit us at http://urbanmatter.com/app/.