Chicago's winter weather is the perfect time to practice the Swedish concept of fika ( pronounced fee-kah), which means spending downtime with coffee, cakes and getting cozy with friends. Head to Andersonville to enjoy all sorts of comforting treats during the Andersonville Fika Fest, February 9-11, … [Read more...] about Andersonville Fika Fest
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Free Lunar New Year Concert
Experience the beauty and dynamic rhythms of Mongolian music during the Lunar New Year Concert at the Chicago Cultural Center on February 11, 2024. This free event features the world premiere of Lei-Liang's Mongolian Suite for Violin. Listen to the beautiful melodies of acclaimed … [Read more...] about Free Lunar New Year Concert
Architecture & Design Film Festival
Discover engaging stories about creative vision and human relationships connected to architecture and design at the Architecture & Design Film Festival on January 31- February 4, 2024. View 20 films that explore elements of architecture and design from all over the world, including Denmark, … [Read more...] about Architecture & Design Film Festival
Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Warm up your winter with sizzling Puerto Rican rhythms performed by Grammy Award-winning group Third Coast Percussion for a live concert, Musica Poetica, at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in the Hermosa neighborhood on January 19, 2024. Guiding listeners through an exciting musical suite … [Read more...] about Musica Poetica Concert at Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center
Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Travel to Whoville, sip themed cocktails and grab photos with the Grinch himself during a high-spirited holiday pop-up, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas at Moe's Cantina in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The festivities run through December 30, 2023. Get ready for a jolly time that … [Read more...] about Moe’s Cantina Holiday Pop Up
Taco Tuesdays and Margarita Mondays at Bodega Taqueria River North
Spice up the winter dreariness with a visit to River North's newest Mexican eatery, Bodega Taqueria Y Tequila and enjoy weekly deals on tacos and Margaritas. Slide up to a table or bar seat in the cozy restaurant and savor well prepared Mexican specialties like fried yuca, burritos and … [Read more...] about Taco Tuesdays and Margarita Mondays at Bodega Taqueria River North
Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal Exhibits at Chicago Cultural Center
The Chicago Architecture Biennial explores contemporary environmental, political and economic issues through art, architecture and civic participation with the sweeping series of exhibits, "Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal," at the Chicago Cultural Center through February 11, 2024. Roam through the … [Read more...] about Cab 5: This is a Rehearsal Exhibits at Chicago Cultural Center
Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
The Chicago holiday season is never complete without the natural beauty of the Garfield Park Holiday Flower Show. This year's theme is Celebrating Silver , commemorating the conservatory alliance's 25th anniversary with silver foliage through January 7, 2024. Stroll through the displays of … [Read more...] about Garfield Park Conservatory Winter Flower Show
Santa’s Fireworks Cocktail Cruise from $20
Instead of dashing through the snow, prepare to dash along the lake on Santa's Fireworks Cocktail Cruises scheduled for December 9th, and the 16th 2023. Celebrate the holidays on the water with DJs, dancing and a full bar on a three-story yacht gliding by the iconic Chicago skyline and harbor. … [Read more...] about Santa’s Fireworks Cocktail Cruise from $20
Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
View 120 detailed portraits of indigenous people during the mid-19th century in an exhibit of rarely seen images, "Indigenous Portraits Unbound" at the Newberry Library through March 30, 2023. Examine photos from one of the most expensive and influential books in the United States before … [Read more...] about Indigenous Portraits Unbound Exhibit at Newberry Library
Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Add some blues rhythms to your holiday with a classic Chicago blues showcase by legendary blues label Alligator Records. Music from the "Alligator Records Christmas Collection" and "Genuine Houserockin Christmas" will be performed along with other holiday faves at A Blues Christmas on December 15, … [Read more...] about Free Blues Christmas Concert at Navy Pier
Free Stand Up Comedy at Tin Roof
Prepare to really get jolly for the season during the Raise The Roof stand-up comedy night at Wrigleyville's Tin Roof bar on December 3, 2023. This free event features comedians who have appeared at Laugh Factory, Zanies and Bad Momz of Comedy, including Second City alum Angie MacMahon. … [Read more...] about Free Stand Up Comedy at Tin Roof
Free Wine Tastings at Lure Fishbar
After-work happy hours and hangouts just got more exciting with the Lure FishBar's Thursday Pop-Up Wine Tastings in their River North lounge every Thursday from November 16-December 7, 2023. The free wine tastings feature bottles from specific destinations each week. On November 16, Beaujolais … [Read more...] about Free Wine Tastings at Lure Fishbar
Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Discover the history and preservation efforts of the historic Pullman neighborhood with a visit to the community's 50th anniversary exhibit, "From Wrecking Ball to National Park," at the Pullman Exhibit Hall, through December 31, 2023. View photos and artifacts and listen to an audio tour of … [Read more...] about Historic Pullman 50th Anniversary Exhibit
Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
Enjoy the creative art of origami during a free Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory on Saturday afternoons on November 11 and December 9, 2023. Children and adults will discover how to transform flat sheets of paper into three-dimensional art forms during these interactive sessions. … [Read more...] about Origami Open House at Garfield Park Conservatory
