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Restaurant Week at El Tapeo: Small Plates, Sangria & More!
Jan31
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…

Friday, January 31st
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
Jan31
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…

Friday, January 31st
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Kitchen
800 N. Michigan Ave
Architecture and Design Film Festival
Jan31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Architecture and Design Film Festival

ADFF: Chicago presents 13 stories of creative vision, design innovation and human relationships in architecture across the globe. January 29 – February 2, 2025. Hosted…

Friday, January 31st
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
ADFF: CHICAGO
Jan31
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

ADFF: CHICAGO

The Chicago Architecture Center will host the third annual Chicago iteration of Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF: CHICAGO) January 29 to February 2, 2025.…

Friday, January 31st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner

Join us at the Annual Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Dinner on Saturday, Jan 26, 2025 at Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This is our 20th year anniversary. Get ready…

Saturday, February 1st
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor
2140 South Archer Avenue
Play for All: Adaptive Sports with Dare2tri
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation

Play for All: Adaptive Sports with Dare2tri

Calling ALL champions to Chicago Children’s Museum! Participate in event activities, including roller sled hockey, handcycling, wheelchair racing, bocce, soccer, group exercises, and a See…

Saturday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Andersonville Coffee & Cocoa Crawl
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Andersonville Coffee & Cocoa Crawl

The Andersonville Coffee & Cocoa Crawl returns as a part of Fika Fest! Each route invites you to explore specialty offerings that may include coffee,…

Saturday, February 1st
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Swedish American Museum
5211 North Clark Street
Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood

The Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood returns to historic Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago) on Sat-Sun, Feb 1-2, 2015 (11am-5pm both days) with 100+ talented…

Saturday, February 1st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.,
Restaurant Week at Legal Sea Foods
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Restaurant Week at Legal Sea Foods

Join Legal Sea Foods for Chicago Restaurant Week from January 24th – February 9th! Feast on a 2-course prix fixe lunch menu for $30 or…

Saturday, February 1st
11:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Legal Sea Foods
315 N Dearborn St.
Stan’s Donuts Donut Fest
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Stan’s Donuts Donut Fest

Indulge your sweet tooth and savor the delightful flavors of sugary bliss at Stan’s Donut Fest, a mouthwatering celebration of all things donuts! Whether you’re…

Saturday, February 1st
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Moe's Cantina
155 W Kinzie Street
Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner

Join us at the Annual Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Dinner on Saturday, Jan 25, 2025 at Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This is our 20th year anniversary. Get ready…

Saturday, February 1st
3:00 p.m.5:30 p.m.
Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor
2140 South Archer Avenue
Restaurant Week: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Offers a Menu to Warm Up this Winter
Feb1
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…

Saturday, February 1st
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant Week at El Tapeo: Small Plates, Sangria & More!
Feb1
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…

Saturday, February 1st
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
Feb1
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…

Saturday, February 1st
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Kitchen
800 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago’s Johnny Cash Festival
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Chicago’s Johnny Cash Festival

Cash for Kids is Chicago’s only Johnny Cash Festival! This year, we are celebrating 20 years of bringing you some of the best local bands…

Saturday, February 1st
5:00 p.m.11:55 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4626 N Knox Ave
Architecture and Design Film Festival
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Architecture and Design Film Festival

ADFF: Chicago presents 13 stories of creative vision, design innovation and human relationships in architecture across the globe. January 29 – February 2, 2025. Hosted…

Saturday, February 1st
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
ADFF: CHICAGO
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

ADFF: CHICAGO

The Chicago Architecture Center will host the third annual Chicago iteration of Architecture & Design Film Festival (ADFF: CHICAGO) January 29 to February 2, 2025.…

Saturday, February 1st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 N. State Street
Artemis Singers “All About Love” concert
Feb1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Artemis Singers “All About Love” concert

Artemis Singers, www.artemissingers.org, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, will present “All About Love” concert. The 53-member nonprofit chorus specializes in performing music written or arranged by…

Saturday, February 1st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Vandercook College of Music Great Hall
3125 S. Federal Street
Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner
Feb2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chinese New Year Dumpling-Making Dinner

Join us at the Annual Chinese New Year Dumpling Making Dinner on Saturday, Jan 26, 2025 at Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor. This is our 20th year anniversary. Get ready…

Sunday, February 2nd
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Hing Kee Restaurant, 2nd Floor
2140 South Archer Avenue
Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood
Feb2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood

The Chicago Artisan Market in Ravenswood returns to historic Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago) on Sat-Sun, Feb 1-2, 2015 (11am-5pm both days) with 100+ talented…

Sunday, February 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.,
Restaurant Week at Legal Sea Foods
Feb2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Restaurant Week at Legal Sea Foods

Join Legal Sea Foods for Chicago Restaurant Week from January 24th – February 9th! Feast on a 2-course prix fixe lunch menu for $30 or…

Sunday, February 2nd
11:30 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Legal Sea Foods
315 N Dearborn St.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Feb2
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 2nd
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Restaurant Week: The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Offers a Menu to Warm Up this Winter
Feb2
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 2nd
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
1401 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Restaurant Week at El Tapeo: Small Plates, Sangria & More!
Feb2
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 2nd
4:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
2100 Spring Rd, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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