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Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival

Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Winter Tequila Tasting Festival taking place Saturday, February 15th!…

Saturday, February 15th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
TBA Downtown Chicago
600 N State St
King and Queens Ball–2nd Annual Black History in Costume 2025
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

King and Queens Ball–2nd Annual Black History in Costume 2025

A celebration of Black History. Ever wondered what it could be like if Muhammad Ali met up with Bessie Coleman at a powerful party with…

Saturday, February 15th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Feb23
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 23rd
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ ProMusica
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ ProMusica

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
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
ProMusica Audio
713 W Wrightwood Ave.
Àkójọpọ̀ X Gorée Cuisine Presents: The Games of Our Heritage
Feb23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Àkójọpọ̀ X Gorée Cuisine Presents: The Games of Our Heritage

Àkójọpọ̀ X Gorée Cuisine Presents: The Games of Our Heritage Connecting the Black Diaspora Through Culture and Community Celebrate Black History Month by immersing yourself…

Sunday, February 23rd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
1126 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
1126 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Feb24
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…

Monday, February 24th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ PASO Music Academy
Feb24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

9th Chopin In the City Festival – Chopin @ PASO Music Academy

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…

Monday, February 24th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Academy of Music PASO
5400 N. Lawler Ave.
Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single
Feb24
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…

Monday, February 24th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Ave
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