Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is a jam-packed one, with jaw-dropping art exhibits, riveting live theatre, family-friendly fun, and tons of winter happenings like Lunar New Year and ice skating in a downtown park.
Plus, don’t miss the one exciting weekend where you can experience both Chicago Theatre Week and Chicago Restaurant Week.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Feb. 7 – 9, 2025. Please note that all events are subject to change.
Chicago Theatre Week
Chicago is the place for incredible theatre! Experience everything Chicago theatre has to offer for just $15 or $30 (or less!) from Feb. 6 –…
Chicago Restaurant Week
This year is the 18th annual Chicago Restaurant Week, when over 470 of the city’s top restaurants offer special prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Join Uptown United and the local business, non-profit, and cultural organizations on Argyle Street in 2025 as we continue the annual tradition going back 40+ years of celebrating the Lunar New Year…
Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 (Year of the Snake, 4723), and the Lunar New Year parade will place on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The parade…
Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other…
Family Day | Comfy Cozy
This month, enjoy soft, warm, lovely things. Create heartfelt art, participate in tea-making workshops, or even craft your own incense.
Cider Summit 2025
Tickets are now on sale for Cider Summit Chicago, the region’s largest cider tasting is celebrating its 11th year in Chicago. Cider Summit Chicago celebrates…
Brush & Bite: Celebrate Lunar New Year with Dumplings & Calligraphy at 2d restaurant!
🌙✨ Join us for a Spectacular Lunar New Year Celebration! ✨🌙 Step into the enchanting world of the Lunar New Year with our 2d restaurant's…
Capricon 45
Capricon is Chicago’s four day sci-fi and fantasy convention, bringing together fans for a weekend filled with panels, cosplay, workshops, and more. Stay at the…
Onward and Out of Your League at Second City Blackout Cabaret
Join us for an evening of Valentine's Day themed sketch comedy, improv, and original musical numbers featuring a cast of graduates from the Second City…
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park. Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…
Fool for Love
In a sweltering motel room in the Mojave Desert, May and Eddie lick their wounds and get ready for another relentless round. This brawl is…
The Infinite Wrench
Don't miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…
Our Lived Experience
The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm - 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…
Fat Ham
A boisterous Southern cookout sets the scene for a Black, queer discovery of self and resilience in this Pulitzer Prize-winning, five-time Tony nominated “uproarious reimagining…
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
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