Creative Stops in Three Cities From Mosaic Lamps to Sound Stages

5.0 (269)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 21:00

21 Edwards Ave

Turkish mosaic lamps, moss walls and pressed-flower art take shape under patient instructors at this San Jose craft studio, open to individuals, private parties and team-building groups. Sessions are for ages 13 and up, and pressed-flower workshops start around 75 to 79 dollars plus tax.

4.5 (10,328)

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 02:00 (+1)

600 14th St NW

Part of Clyde's Restaurant Group near the White House, this dining room serves sea bream nigiri, crab fried rice, ink pasta and pork chops with craft cocktails. Upstairs, The Loft hosts no-cover live music Friday and Saturday from 10:30 PM to 1:30 AM.

4.6 (50)

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00

1 N Dearborn St

Chicago's Loop holds this historic 17-story commercial office building, with nearly a million square feet of workspace, open floorplates, high ceilings and sweeping city views. Its rooftop park and penthouse lounge are reserved for tenants, and a gym sits in the basement.

4.8 (28)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 19:00

4120 W Diversey Ave

Once a Marshall Field's warehouse, this 23-acre Chicago production campus holds nine NC-30 sound stages for film and television work. The complex also hosts large-scale pop-up events such as the Balloon Museum exhibition, and event guests enter through the N Pulaski Rd security gate.