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Galantine’s Winter Sip & Create: Candle Holder Painting at Venteux Brasserie
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Galantine’s Winter Sip & Create: Candle Holder Painting at Venteux Brasserie

The new Winter Weekend Sip & Create workshops hosted by luxury boutique hotel Pendry Chicago and French brasserie Venteux will be held on Saturday, February…

Saturday, February 15th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 North Michigan Avenue
Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Enjoy a romantic afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and delight your senses with sweet and savory selections created by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno and…

Sunday, February 16th
11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Galentine’s Day Brunch
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Galentine’s Day Brunch

I|O Godfrey located at The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (127 W Huron St) invites everyone to a special Galentine’s Brunch on Sunday, February 16, from 11…

Sunday, February 16th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Godfrey Hotel
127 W Huron St
Drag Bingo Brunch – Glamentines Special – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Drag Bingo Brunch – Glamentines Special – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)

Get ready to slay your Sunday! Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on February 16 for the ultimate Drag Bingo Brunch, hosted by the fabulous Touché Douché and Eve…

Sunday, February 16th
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

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…

Sunday, February 16th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…

Sunday, February 16th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ice Bar at Somerset

Ice Bar at Somerset February 13, 2025 – February 17, 2025 Hours: February 13th & 14th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 15th – 17th…

Sunday, February 16th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ice Bar at Somerset

Ice Bar at Somerset February 13, 2025 – February 17, 2025 Hours: February 13th & 14th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 15th – 17th…

Monday, February 17th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Monday, February 17th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
The Vampire Diaries Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Feb18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Vampire Diaries Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Sink your teeth into a thrilling event at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on February 18th for The Vampire Diaries Trivia Night! Test your knowledge of Mystic Falls, the Salvatore brothers,…

Tuesday, February 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Feb19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Wednesday, February 19th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Feb20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, February 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Feb20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, February 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
New Voices in Fiction with Cleo Qian
Feb20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Voices in Fiction with Cleo Qian

The New Voices series brings emerging writers to campus to read with a University of Chicago student. The faculty chooses writers that have published one…

Thursday, February 20th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Reva and David Logan Center Room 801
915 E. 60th St.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, February 21st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
9th Chopin In the City Festival – OpeningNight
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – OpeningNight

The 9th Chopin IN the City Festival (Feb. 21st- Feb. 28th) will present concerts at venues across Chicago showcasing world-class artists performing across various music…

Friday, February 21st
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
General Consulate of Poland in Chicago
1530 N Lake Shore Dr.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ Polish School
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ Polish School

The 9th Chopin IN the City Festival (Feb. 21st- Feb. 28th) will present concerts at venues across Chicago showcasing world-class artists performing across various music…

Saturday, February 22nd
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Forest View Educational Center
2121 South Goebbert Road
Celebrate Black History Month with Jewel-Osco!
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrate Black History Month with Jewel-Osco!

Join us for our 26th Annual Black History Month Celebration! These events include product showcases from more than 30 brands along with: Live music from…

Saturday, February 22nd
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
jewel-osco 9400 S Ashland Avenue
9400 S Ashland Avenue
The Terminator in Concert
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Terminator in Concert

Venue: The Auditorium Date: February 22, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $69 – $99 Experience the groundbreaking cult classic, The Terminator, on a vast HD screen while Brad Fiedel’s…

Saturday, February 22nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ Green Mill
Feb22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ Green Mill

The 9th Chopin IN the City Festival (Feb. 21st- Feb. 28th) will present concerts at venues across Chicago showcasing world-class artists performing across various music…

Saturday, February 22nd
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Green Mill Jazz Club
4802 N Broadway
Prom-A-Llama-Boom-Boom
Feb22
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Prom-A-Llama-Boom-Boom

Come relive your glory days at Prom-A-Llama-Boom-Boom – an adult prom themed dance party featuring live music from 3 local Chicago bands: Kid Copter –…

Saturday, February 22nd
9:00 p.m.Sunday, February 23rd
12:00 a.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Sunday, February 23rd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
9th Chopin In the City Festival – Painting Chopin
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – Painting Chopin

The 9th Chopin IN the City Festival (Feb. 21st- Feb. 28th) will present concerts at venues across Chicago showcasing world-class artists performing across various music…

Sunday, February 23rd
12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m.
Polish Museum of America
984 N. Milwaukee Ave.
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