--- title: Chicago Like a Local: Things to Do During DjangoCon US... description: A Chicago native's guide to enjoying the city during DjangoCon US 2026 (August 23–28). Covers classic Chicago food spots like tavern-style pizza, Italian beef,... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/chicago-like-a-local-things-to-do-during-djangocon-us-2026-part-1--g9coapxsp twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Chicago Like a Local: Things to Do During DjangoCon US 2026 (Part 1) | daily.dev og:description: A Chicago native's guide to enjoying the city during DjangoCon US 2026 (August 23–28). Covers classic Chicago food spots like tavern-style pizza, Italian beef,... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/chicago-like-a-local-things-to-do-during-djangocon-us-2026-part-1--g9coapxsp og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/G9CoApXSP.png og:image:alt: Chicago Like a Local: Things to Do During DjangoCon US 2026 (Part 1) og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Chicago Like a Local: Things to Do During DjangoCon US 2026 (Part 1) **[Planet Python](https://daily.dev/sources/planetpython)** · 6 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary A Chicago native's guide to enjoying the city during DjangoCon US 2026 (August 23–28). Covers classic Chicago food spots like tavern-style pizza, Italian beef, and Garrett Popcorn; after-hours group hangouts including Electric Shuffle and Brando's Speakeasy; late-August events like the Chicago House Music Festival and SummerDance; cultural attractions such as the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium; scenic outdoor spots along the Riverwalk and Chicago River; and neighborhood recommendations including Chinatown, Fulton Market, and Pilsen. Practical tips on public transit and weather are also included. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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