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New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Feb14

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park.  Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…

Friday, February 14th
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Friday, February 14th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Friday, February 14th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Treewhispers Exhibition
Feb14
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Treewhispers Exhibition

Treewhispers is an ongoing international collaboration celebrating the profound connection between trees and humanity through handmade paper and artistic exploration. Participants contribute handmade paper rounds…

Friday, February 14th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Artists Book House
4207 W Irving Park
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday, February 14th
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
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
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Feb14
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Friday, February 14th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
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
Our Adventure Book: An Up-Inspired Valentine’s Day Experience at 2d Restaurant
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Our Adventure Book: An Up-Inspired Valentine’s Day Experience at 2d Restaurant

This Valentine’s Day, step into a love story straight out of Up! 💌 2d restaurant invites you and your partner on an interactive, immersive dining…

Friday, February 14th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
2d restaurant
3155 N Halsted Street
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
Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Revel in an elegant evening of romance on Lake Michigan with our Chicago Premier Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise. This unparalleled dining experience is complete with…

Friday, February 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Valentine’s Day Weekend Live Music at Casa Chi
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Valentine’s Day Weekend Live Music at Casa Chi

Join us at Casa Chi, nestled inside the InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, for a special Valentine’s Day weekend experience. On February 14th and 15th from…

Friday, February 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Casa Chi
505 N Michigan Ave
Nitti’s Supper Club
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Nitti’s Supper Club

Step inside landmark building of Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, once owned by infamous Chicago mobster Frank Nitti, and travel back in time for dinner and…

Friday, February 14th
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, River North
33 West Kinzie
Teatro Zinzanni
Feb14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Friday, February 14th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
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.
The Infinite Wrench
Feb14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Grand Illumination Symphony Concert Series‬
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Grand Illumination Symphony Concert Series‬

Experience the magic of the Grand Illumination Symphony Chicago as you step into the glow of a thousand candles and immerse yourself in transformative live…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
656‬‭ W. Barry Ave.‬
656 W Barry Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour
Feb14
Music & Comedy

Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour

Taylor Tomlinson will bring The Save Me Tour to The Chicago Theatre on February 13, 14 and 15. A rare talent who has garnered mass…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote
Feb14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lookingglass Theatre Company Presents Circus Quixote

After pausing its operations last year to reorganize and create a new business model, Chicago’s Tony-Award winning Lookingglass Theatre Company, in association with The Actors…

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
163 E. Pearson St.
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