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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
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Sunday, February 16th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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.
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, February 16th
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Sunday, February 16th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie 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
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Monday, February 17th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
V-Day Round 2 at Gaijin
Feb17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

V-Day Round 2 at Gaijin

Reservations available 5pm – 9:30pm, Extra Prizes & Hijinks from 8-10pm For everyone who worked hard to create a Valentine’s Day experience for everyone else,…

Monday, February 17th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Gaijin
950 W Lake 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
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Tuesday, February 18th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
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
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Wednesday, February 19th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
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
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Thursday, February 20th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
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.
Brew, Beats & Streetwear: Moor’s Brewing Co. Pop-Up at The Kimpton Gray Hotel
Feb20
Thursday, February 20th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
126 W Monroe Street
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Friday, February 21st
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Feb21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Friday, February 21st
1:30 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
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