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Bradbury fan?
Ray Bradbury: Inextinguishable Saturday January 29th American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago.
Inextinguishable honors the incredible writing and enduring impact of one of America’s most celebrated writers. Featuring personal artifacts from Bradbury’s life like his desk, typewriter, paintbrush set and more, this exhibit illustrates his worldwide influence on everything from Disney to NASA to the Russian Space Program. Special exhibit included with museum admission. |
Art..
Meet and Create. Sat, Jan 29, 7:00 PM 1438 E 52nd St • Chicago
An instructor is present to guide you through the process to help you create your own custom masterpiece. Bring a friend, bring your favorite beverage, and get those creative juices flowing! *B.Y.O.B. *Must be 21 & over |
Plan to see.......
Elton John United Center, Feb 4 - 5 Chicago
THE FAREWELL YELLOW BRICK ROAD TOUR After nearly 50 years in the 'biz, Sir Elton John has announced his final tour before he retires, giving the world one last chance to catch the pop legend live. Singer, composer and pianist and activist, Elton John has sold over 300 million records and has over 50 Top 40 hits, making him one of the most successful musicians of all time. |
Car lovers.........
Chicago Auto Show McCormick Place 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago Feb 12Feb 21, 2022.
Does your Valentine send your heart revving into high gear? Take them on a date to the Chicago Auto Show, the massive 10-day car show that's headed back to McCormick Place starting February 12. Browse hundreds of car models on the convention center floor and learn about the latest and greatest in auto technology—you can even take select cars on a spin around the indoor or outdoor test tracks if you're 21 or older. |
“Immersive Van Gogh” Lighthouse ArtSpace, Old Town Feb 2 -Feb 14 Chicago.
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 50 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions. The show takes up residence in the Germania Club Building in Old Town, which will go by the name Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago and host additional interactive art exhibitions in the coming years. Occupying four rooms in the space, the "Immersive Van Gogh" presentation is around 35-minutes in length, with mostly-identical projections displayed in each of the rooms throughout the show. |
The Gage for a Friday Fish Fry sometime....
The people of the Loop have been waiting. They’ve been waiting for an alternative to Bennigan’s or for a liquor list that goes beyond Old Crow and Miller draft. Now, thanks to Billy Lawless, the wait is over. The Ireland native and his father (same name, but call him William) ventured far from their neighborhood pubs the Irish Oak and the Grafton to open a big-deal spot on a big-deal strip of Chicago. And they did it right.
Drinks and food sport downtown prices, so plan on spending some loot and don’t look back. Like sweet ’tinis? The signature Gage Cocktail— pear Grey Goose, Aperol, clove-infused apple juice with a splash of cranberry and lime— is your drink. Are you a brown liquor sipper? The whiskey list is lengthy and expertly selected. The beer list goes beyond the basics and wines are accompanied by clever, straightforward descriptions. |
Chicago Auto Show....
Feb 12Feb 21, 2022
After returning last year for a special summer edition, the Chicago Auto Show—the largest car show in North America—is headed back to McCormick Place for 10 days this February to showcase the latest and greatest developments in the world of cars, trucks, sport utility vehicles and concept cars. Manufacturers trot out their newest models in elaborate exhibitions, often accompanied by interactive installations that allow you to get behind the wheel (whether physically via indoor/outdoor test track or virtually). Note that masks are required for all attendees over the age of 2 and proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be checked for those entering areas designated for eating and drinking. |
Valentine's Day Pop-up Market Time Out Market 916 W Fulton Market(West Loop) Feb 12, 2022
Time Out Market Chicago is hosting vendors from throughout the city on its second-floor balcony just before Valentine's Day, including Plants Delivered Chicago, Just E Skincare, Moon Drawn Craft, Reformed School and many more. You'll be able to browse greenery, jewelry, pottery, vintage goods and more great gifts throughout the afternoon. If you're thirsty, the Secret Sound bar will be slinging tiki cocktails for you to sip while you shop. And if you need a bite to eat, you can snag pizza, barbecue, sushi, burgers, tacos and more delicious dishes from Time Out Market vendors. |
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"A whale of a time"....
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade Mar 12, 2022
After the Chicago River is dyed a murky shade of green, the city's big St. Patrick's Day celebration moves to Grant Park for a parade on Columbus Drive. You'll see bagpipes, drum corps, Irish dancers and politicians at this festive procession (celebrating its 67th year as well as Chicago's essential workers), which is among the largest events of its kind in the country. Organizers haven't yet announced a kick-off time or route for this year's parade—the first in the city since 2019—but it typically marches north from Balbo Drive to Monroe Street, with a viewing stand situated in front of Buckingham Fountain. |
Looking to get back into the vinyl scene, then check out...
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Chicago could see another 7 inches of snow this week Get ready for rain, snow and wind gusts up to 50 miles per hour...
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Perhaps it's best to wait a while to visit Chicago! |
Beer Lovers......
Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago 5700 S Lake Shore Dr March 5th
The Chicago Beer Festival, which normally takes over the Field Museum for a night in March, isn't happening until October this year—but that doesn't mean you're out of opportunities to sample brews in a museum until then. Instead, grab tickets to Brewsology Beer Fest at the Museum of Science and Industry, where dozens of breweries and cideries (Maplewood, Dovetail, Bells and Founders among them) will offer samples of their offerings. Wander around with a beer in hand, chat with brewery reps and feel free to check out the museum's exhibits. |
Chicago Humanities Festival presents....
Saturday, May 7, 2022 7:30 pm 725 W Roosevelt Rd. Chicago
John Waters (legendary filmmaker of the cult classic Pink Flamingos and blockbuster Hairspray, and author of Carsick and Mr. Know-It-All) has turned his brilliant mind to fiction: specifically his first novel and what he calls the “feel bad romance.” In Liarmouth, Waters employs his trademark combination of hilarity and obscenity, weaving a tangled tale of sex, crime, and family dysfunction, with main character Marsha Sprinkle (scammer, suitcase thief, master of disguise) at the helm. At CHF, Waters share his secrets for writing well in a transgressive way. https://www.chicagohumanities.org/events/john-waters/ |
https://memorialmuseum.com/
The Memorial Museum in Oklahoma City The museum held its 27th Anniversary reading on April 19. |
Polk Bros Park (600 E Grand Ave) May 28; hours are Monday–Friday from noon–10pm and Saturday–Sunday from 10am–10pm, with last entry at 8:30pm seven days a week.
Chicago's home to no shortage of themed mini-golf courses, from the itty-bitty urban landscapes at City Mini Golf in Maggie Daley Park to bird-shaped obstacles at Douglass 18 within Douglass Park—and starting this summer, mini golf enthusiasts can try to hit a hole-in-one among beloved cartoon characters at a Pixar-themed course that's coming to to Navy Pier. Dubbed Pixar Putt, the pop-up mini-golf experience spans 18 interactive holes inspired by Pixar movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, Coco, A Bug's Life, Wall-E, Inside Out and more. |
Only a few days left to visit........
“Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott” 78 E Washington St
Chicago The Chicago Cultural Center hosts the first comprehensive retrospective of Robert Colescott, a 20th century American painter whose incisive, large-scale work took aim at racial inequities in America—among other social ills—with humor and wit. The exhibition examines Colescott's work throughout the decades, moving through the artist's stylistic evolutions from riffs on the Bay Area Figuration of the '50s and '60s to his graphic style of the '70s and beyond, as well as his role in bolstering Black representation in art. http://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts...colescott.html |
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