Chicago weekend events: Fire home opener, Flyover and more
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This weekend in Chicago, cheer on the Chicago Fire, get deals at restaurants in Greektown and Rosemont or see the city from above.
1. ⚽ Chicago Fire
Cheer the Chicago Fire (0-0-1) to victory in their home opener against FC Cincinnati (0-0-1) at Soldier Field.
Catch up quick: The men in red opened their season with a 2-2 stalemate in Philadelphia last Saturday.
The intrigue: Chicago is the third most popular team in the U.S. by county, according to data from Vivid Seats.
By the numbers: The Fire have sold more tickets than any other team in 163 counties, including 52 in Illinois, since 2014.
- Sporting Kansas City led all MLS teams, topping ticket sales in 231 counties.
Fun fact: FC Cincinnati leads ticket sales in two Illinois counties: Crawford and Wabash.
When: 7:30pm Saturday
2. 🇬🇷 Greektown Restaurant Week
- Get deals on wine, saganaki or baklava by eating at one of these Greektown Restaurant Week spots offering specials Friday through March 7.
- The fine print: You must mention "Greektown Restaurant Week" to get deals.
3. 🌹 Rosemont Restaurant Week
- Take advantage of discounted pricing at restaurants in Rosemont, including Land & Lake, Saltwater Coastal Grill and Slyce, from Sunday to March 9.
4. 🚁 Chicago Flyover
- See Chicago landmarks like Navy Pier, Lake Shore Drive and the Chicago Theatre on a 65-foot spherical screen while fastened in flight motion seats that will make you feel like you're in a hang glider. Tickets
- Location: Navy Pier, across from the Children's Museum
- Hours: 11am–9pm Friday, 11am–9pm Saturday and Sunday
- Cost: $25 adults, $15 children 13 and under
- Worthy of your time: Look out for Monica's review in the Sunday newsletter.
5. 🎤 KevOnStage
- Kevin Fredericks, comedian and star of the new show "Churchy," will take the stage with Angel Moore at the Riviera Theatre at 7:30pm Friday. Tickets start at $39
6. ⛸️ Millennium Park Ice Skating
- The last day to skate at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is this Sunday. Skating is free but reservations are required. RSVP
- Hours: 11am–10:30pm Friday–Sunday
- Address: 1 N. Michigan Ave.
7. 😂 Windy City Comedy Festival
- Head to the Arie Crown Theater to see comedy icons including Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don "DC" Curry, Special K and Teddy Carpenter at 8pm Friday. Tickets start at $59