Enjoy winter with new experiences to make your season bright! From cultural opportunities through food and festivals, to adventures in the arts, to exploring new areas and shops, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a round-up of five activities this weekend that we think you will love!
Hear Mahler’s Fifth Symphony with the CSO
Mahler’s Fifth Symphony embraces folk-inspired dance, love songs, and even a funeral march. Finnish conductor Klaus Mäkelä comes to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to conduct this piece and the U.S. premiere of Aino by Jimmy Lopez Bellido. This stunning concert will also include a free preconcert conversation, so grab a ticket for this limited engagement.
Date: February 18
Time: 8:00PM
Cost: $39+
Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S Michigan Ave
More info: cso.org
Bring Your Worst Attitude to Karen’s Diner
The global sensation Karen’s Dinner is coming to Chicago! This pop-up restaurant features great food and terrible service. Fans of Ed Debevic’s will be familiar with this type of experience, so snag a reservation to get roasted in this brightly colored vintage style diner!
Date: Runs through December
Time: Varies by Day
Cost: $45+
Location: Rizzo’s Bar, 3658 N Clark St
More info: explorehidden.com
I Dreamed a Dream… of Seeing Les Mis Onstage!
The acclaimed musical Les Misérables has arrived in Chicago. This musical adaptation of the Victor Hugo novels tells a tale of love, loss, and French revolutionaries. This limited engagement is coming to Chicago for the month of February, so don’t wait “One Day More” to see this show!
Date: Runs through March 5
Time: Varies by Performance
Cost: $52.50+
Location: Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W Randolph St
More info: ticketmaster.com
Play Ball! Onstage at the Goodman Theatre
Toni Stone, a new play by Lydia R. Diamond, tells the story of the first woman to play professional baseball. Cheer along to this joyful expression of a love of baseball during this highly reviewed play at the Goodman. Have a date night and play ball!
Date: Runs through February 26
Time: Varies by Performance
Cost: $25+
Location: Goodman Theatre, 170 N Dearborn St
More info: goodmantheatre.org
Check Out the Pilsen Community Market
Honky Tonk BBQ in Pilsen is hosting a community market during Sundays in February. Check out the vendors, the food, and this weekend, the open mic! Grab some good food and some gifts for friends and family at this community event.
Date: February 19
Time: 12:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Honky Tonk BBQ, 1213 W 18th St
More info: eventbrite.com
