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Twice a year, 200-odd stalls selling clothing, furniture, jewelry, books, and more get treasure seekers' adrenaline flowing. The top-rated event also includes an Indie Designer Fashion Market, showcasing one-of-a-kind wearables by up-and-coming local designers. Weekend admission is $15 at the gate ($12 in advance), and children under 12 get in free.
Browse through an extensive collection of contemporary art with a special emphasis on folk and outsider pieces at this gallery, which is run by well-known local owners Aron Packer and William Schopf.
Find ethnic and tribal art, including textiles, furniture, and jewelry, at this longtime Chicago favorite.
An enormous warehouse chock-full of leaded glass, garden ornaments, fireplace mantels, bathtubs, bars, and other architectural artifacts draws creative home remodelers and restaurant designers from around the country.
This local fave hit the big time by becoming a staple in Academy Awards gift bags. Try exotic chai-infused, peppermint pistachio, and lavender-vanilla toffee—or stick with the irresistible almond-and-pecan McCall's Classic, named for owner Terry Opalek's grandmother, whose recipe inspired the entire operation. There's a second location on the first floor of the Galleria (5247 N. Clark Street).
