Fun Chicago Events, Festivals, & More This Weekend
It’s no secret that every month, Chicago puts on amazing events that will seriously upgrade your weekends. But it’s not always easy to decide what to do and where to go! What are a couple of fun things to do in Chicago this weekend? That’s where we come in.
We have the inside scoop on all of the latest events, festivals, and parties happening this February. Finding parking can be a hassle, but we got you. Other than that, we’re just here to show you Fun Chicago Events this weekend, which happens to hold a lot of festivals related to theater!
The Grand Chefs Experience
February 8 | 6 pm – 12 am @ The Field Museum
Chicagoland’s finest chefs team up with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to provide an evening filled with delectable and inspired culinary creations. This one-of-a-kind experience begins with over 35 Chefs Tasting stations, each including a signature hors d’oeuvre, followed by dinner with Maximo, the world’s largest dinosaur. The celebration continues with live music, dancing, custom curated cocktails, delicious desserts, and mouthwatering late-night bites during the Nitecap. A few of the participating restaurants include Bad Hunter, Bandit, Bar Siena, Bistronomic, BLVD, Bristol, Daisies, Flora Fauna, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Kennison, Portsmith, Steadfast, Tanta, Woodwind, and more!
The Grand Chefs Experience is from 6pm – 12am. Ticket prices are as follows: $500, individual; $100, nightcap only; $5000, table sponsor.
Pajama Bar Crawl
February 8 | 12 – 6 pm @ Wrigleyville
Roll out of bed and into Wrigleyville’s best bars on Chicago’s comfiest crawl. Running from 12 pm – 6 pm, start with a breakfast buffet, then enjoy three $4 gifts to use at bars like Old Crow Smokehouse, Deuce’s, HVAC, and Country Club. Early-bird tickets are $10 and include access to a pre-party at Moe’s Cantina, an after-party at Old Crow Smokehouse, and plenty of giveaways.
Cupid’s Undie Run
February 8 | 12 – 4 pm @ Sluggers World Class Sports Bar
Another fun thing to do in February in Chicago is Cupid’s Undie Run to help find a cure for neurofibromatosis. People with NF can’t hide their tumors, so runners bare it all to promote awareness and raise money for this great cause. The ~brief~ mile-ish run starts at 2 pm in the middle of a big party at Sluggers, and tickets are just $30 for one of the best things to do in Chicago this February.
Chicago Auto Show
February 8 – 17 @ McCormick Place
The largest auto show in North America returns to display approximately 1,000 vehicles, including domestic and imported passenger cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles, and concept cars. You can also check out car accessories, competition vehicles, and collector and antique cars. Tickets are $13 for adults. $8 for children 7-12 and seniors aged 62 and older.
Chicago Restaurant Week
January 24 – February 9 @ Various Restaurants
Feast your way through Chicago’s most critically acclaimed restaurants, and don’t worry, you’re allowed to pack on the pounds during winter. Samples bites from over 350 participating restaurants and, if you’re looking for an exclusive preview, attend the First Bites Bash at Navy Pier. Make your reservations today!
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