Chicago weekend events: Bacon Fest, Lunar New Year parades and more

🥓 1. Chicago Bacon Fest

Make your way to Wrigleyville for an afternoon of bacon-themed activities and treats.

What's happening: The Chicago Bacon Fest is going down at Old Crow Smokehouse on Saturday.

Details: One ticket grants admission, bacon-infused whiskey shots, cocktails and mocktails, live music, giveaways, photo-ops and access to eats like smoked bacon mac and cheese and loaded bacon nachos.

When: Noon–5pm Saturday

Address: 3506 N. Clark St.

Tickets range from $10–$30

🐲 2. Uptown Lunar New Year Parade

• The Argyle Lunar New Year Parade and celebration runs near Argyle and Broadway, including displays, performances and activities presented by more than 20 local organizations in the Uptown area.
• When: 10am–4pm Saturday

⛩️ 3. Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade

• The two-hour Lunar New Year Parade in Chinatown features lion dancers, dragon dancers, marching bands, politicians and colorful floats. The parade steps off at 24th Street and Wentworth Avenue.
• When: 1–3pm Sunday

🧛 4. Love Bites

• The 13th Floor Haunted House in Schiller Park will take on a bloody Valentine's Day theme this weekend only. The experience includes photo-ops, a secret bar and five-minute escape rooms. Tickets start at $30
• When: 7–10pm, Friday–Sunday
• Be smart: Not recommended for children under 12

🪩 5. Taylor Swift Dance Party

• Shake it off all night to Tay's greatest hits at Subterranean starting at 10pm Saturday. Tickets are $20

🎭 6. "Jesus Christ Superstar"

• Catch this iconic rock musical about the last weeks of Jesus Christ's life at the Genesee Theatre 8pm Friday. Tickets start at $39

🚢 7. Titanic: The Exhibition

• Tour a model of the Titanic complete with more than 300 artifacts, props from the 1997 film and a VR experience that allows you to explore the shipwreck. Tickets start at $33
• Dates: Friday–April 21
• Location: Westfield Old Orchard