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Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Feb9
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 9th
2:00 p.m.2:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Big Game Bash Watch Party at Blue Bayou with Circa Sports Illinois
Feb9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation

Big Game Bash Watch Party at Blue Bayou with Circa Sports Illinois

Sports betting brand Circa Sports Illinois is partnering with Blue Bayou to take game day to the next level with an action-packed celebration. Doors open…

Sunday, February 9th
2:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Blue Bayou
3734 N Southport Ave
Restaurant Week: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Offers a Menu to Warm Up this Winter
Feb9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Restaurant Week: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Offers a Menu to Warm Up this Winter

The Chicago Landmark Steakhouse, located in the South Loop housed in a 1905 firehouse, is offering a pre-fixe menu this Restaurant Week for $60 a…

Sunday, February 9th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant Week at El Tapeo: Small Plates, Sangria & More!
Feb9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Restaurant Week at El Tapeo: Small Plates, Sangria & More!

El Tapeo, located at Le Méridien Chicago – Oakbrook Center (2100 Spring Rd) is a prime stop to make this Restaurant Week (Jan 24 through…

Sunday, February 9th
4:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 at NoMI Kitchen
Feb9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Restaurant Week 2025 at NoMI Kitchen

CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK 2025 Friday, January 24 – Sunday, February 9 See Full Menu Here Indulge in Executive Chef Terence Zubieta’s modern twists on midwestern…

Sunday, February 9th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Kitchen
800 N. Michigan Ave
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jet Stephen Chong, Piano
Feb12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jet Stephen Chong, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JET STEPHEN CHONG, PIANO Program Sergei Prokofiev – Etude No. 1 in D minor, Op. 2 Toru Takemitsu –…

Wednesday, February 12th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Feb13
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 13th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Feb13
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 13th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb13
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…

Thursday, February 13th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Galentine’s Gathering
Feb13
Thursday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N Michigan Ave
Hearts & Crafts: Galentine’s Day at Pippin’s Tavern
Feb13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hearts & Crafts: Galentine’s Day at Pippin’s Tavern

Party for a purpose with Picking Me Foundation at Pippin’s Tavern for Hearts & Crafts on Thursday, February 13, from 5pm to 8pm! Tickets include…

Thursday, February 13th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Pippin’s Tavern
39 E Chicago Ave
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Feb13
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…

Thursday, February 13th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Valentine’s Day Festa
Feb13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Valentine’s Day Festa

Love is in the air, amici! Grab your partners, galentine’s, and valentine’s and immerse yourself in the spirit of San Valentino at our Valentine’s Day Festa. On Thursday,…

Thursday, February 13th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Eataly Chicago
43 East Ohio Street
Pour Decisions: Galentine’s Edition
Feb13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Pour Decisions: Galentine’s Edition

Join us for a fabulous Galentine’s Day celebration featuring live music with Ian Leith, wine tasting stations with perfectly paired bites, and specialty cocktails crafted…

Thursday, February 13th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
2815 Jorie Blvd
Valentines Day Cocktail Class
Feb13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Valentines Day Cocktail Class

Shake Up Your Valentine’s Week! Celebrate love, friendship, or just a good time with our special Valentine’s Week Cocktail Class at Industry Ales! Whether you’re…

Thursday, February 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Industry Ales
230 S Wabash Ave
Celebrate Love with the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Package
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Celebrate Love with the Ultimate Valentine’s Day Package

Make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable with a one-of-a-kind romantic getaway, courtesy of the new Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC. The exclusive Epic…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 a.m.11:00 p.m.
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC
710 S Seeley Avenue
Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.2:30 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb14
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…

Friday, February 14th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
St. Valentine’s Weekend at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Valentine’s Weekend at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant

The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, located at 1401 S Michigan Ave., is presenting a special pre-fixe menu this Valentine’s Weekend for $95 a person! The romantic…

Friday, February 14th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Valentine’s Day at NoMI Kitchen
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Valentine’s Day at NoMI Kitchen

VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER AT NoMI KITCHEN Friday, February 14th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm See Full Menu Here A night to remember for you and yours,…

Friday, February 14th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Feb14
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 14th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Amor Prohibido: Anti Valentine’s Day Party
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Amor Prohibido: Anti Valentine’s Day Party

Forget the roses and love songs—Selva at The Emily Hotel is flipping the script this Valentine’s Day with Amor Prohibido, an Anti-Valentine’s celebration like no…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.
Selva
311 N Morgan St.
Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single returns to Davenport’s Piano Bar this February! Join Rachel Silvert on a hilarious, and at times…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Ave
My First Movies – Short Film Programs
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

My First Movies – Short Film Programs

My First Movies is a short film program specially curated by the experts at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival for our youngest viewers (ages…

Saturday, February 15th
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
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