Valentine's Day celebrates love in all forms, from friends to siblings, parents and lovers. Whether you just want to exchange cards and candy or plan a romantic date, honoring Valentine's Day doesn't mean you have to spend hundreds of dollars for dinner or a getaway. Check out these deals for … [Read more...] about Chicago Valentine’s Day Deals
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Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week Deals
Chicago is home to an exciting range of award-winning restaurants and eateries that make this city a recognized foodie capital. And while lots of food fans look forward to Chicago Restaurant Week, the city also hosts Chicago Black Restaurant Week from February 9-23, 2025. Munch … [Read more...] about Celebrate Chicago Black Restaurant Week Deals
Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Head to Navy Pier to browse a collection of one-of-a-kind art pieces, accessories, jewelry and more designed by Black creatives in honor of Black History Month at the free Black Makers Market every Saturday in February on February 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2025. Every Saturday in February … [Read more...] about Black Makers Market at Navy Pier
Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Chicago will ring in the Lunar New Year with a series of parades, performances and marketplaces throughout the city. For 2025, the Lunar New Year honors the Year of The Snake 4723, which symbolizes a year of wisdom, creativity and transformation. Explore the festive traditions and … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year events in Chicago
Free Docent Led Tours at National Puerto Rican Museum
Discover the dynamic culture of Puerto Rico and Chicago's strong link to the island by taking a free docent-led tour of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. The monthly tours are scheduled for February 15, March 15 and April … [Read more...] about Free Docent Led Tours at National Puerto Rican Museum
Free Year of the Snake Film Screening
Celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Snake by watching a free, comedy/drama film with Asian-Pop-Cinema at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 2, 2025. Watch "Successor" a dramatic comedy about a high-powered couple who decide to raise their son in semi-poverty so that he will develop the … [Read more...] about Free Year of the Snake Film Screening
Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Blues fans will get to heat up all winter and spring at the Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions with Grammy-award-winning blues drummer Kenny "Beedy Eyes" Smith on the first Wednesday of every month at the Logan Center for the Arts through June 4, 2025. Immerse yourself in live jam sessions led … [Read more...] about Free Blues & Beyond Jam Sessions
Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Navy Pier will host a free, interactive, family-friendly celebration of the Lunar New Year with the annual event, Global Connections: Lunar New Year, on February 1, 2025. Honor the Year of the Snake with traditional art, dance, music and food from different Asian cultures. Explore the … [Read more...] about Navy Pier Global Connections Lunar New Year Celebration
Chicago Theatre Week: Discount Tickets For $15 and $30
Chicago is a legendary theater town, this is the city where improv was born and where local theaters like Steppenwolf, Goodman, and Victory Gardens regularly present nationally acclaimed productions. Every year, Chicago Theatre Week offers the chance to view an exciting range of plays … [Read more...] about Chicago Theatre Week: Discount Tickets For $15 and $30
Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
The Uptown neighborhood celebrates its 40-year tradition of honoring the Lunar New Year with the Argyle New Year Celebration on February 8, 2025. The festivities include a colorful parade, family fun activities, an art walk and restaurant offerings. March on down to honor the … [Read more...] about Chicago Argyle Lunar New Year Celebration
Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Every year, Chicago honors the Lunar New Year with parades and festivities. February 10, 2024, marks the lunar new year of the Snake 4723. Celebrate the excitement and colors of the lunar new year at the Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade on February 9. 2025. Get … [Read more...] about Chicago Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade
Chicago Restaurant Week Deals
Chicago Restaurant Week returns on January 24, 2025- February 9, 2025, with lots of tasty opportunities to dive into the city's award-winning food scene. Technically, it's not just a week, it's a 17-day eating extravaganza. The 17th annual event features over 300 restaurants across the city … [Read more...] about Chicago Restaurant Week Deals




















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