Chicago's vibrant weekend: Art, food, and Bears

Chicago is buzzing with events, from art exhibits to free days at the Shedd. Plus, it's another high-stakes weekend for Bears fans.

🖼️ Black History Festival of the Arts

• Walk through opening night's exhibition "Rephrasis en Noir," featuring multiple artists and mediums that celebrate Black culture.
• Friday 7-10pm. Exhibit runs through March 15 at the OH Art Foundation in Bridgeport.
• Free

🎟️ 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

• Support young creatives and catch one of the winning playwrights' works.
• Now-Jan. 24 at Chicago Dramatists in River West.
• Tickets start at $15.

🇨🇳 Chinatown Food & Culture Walking Tour

• Join "Bobby's Bike Hike" for a one-mile, three-hour tour, stopping at five different eateries to sample items like spicy chili chicken, noodles and sweets as you learn about Chinese culture and food.
• 11:30am and 4pm Friday-Monday in Chinatown.
• Tickets start at $80.

🎶 Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

• Shake the winter doldrums with great bands at great local venues. The fest is celebrating 20 years!
• Now-Jan 31 at various indie venues — Lincoln Hall, The Hideout, Color Club and more.
• Ticket prices vary ... View the full lineup

🐠 Shedd Aquarium Free Days

• Stop by Chicago's 95-year-old aquarium for its Illinois Resident Free Hours.
• 9am-4pm, Jan. 13-20 and 27-29 at the Shedd Aquarium on Museum Campus.
• Free

💕 What's next: Save the date, the Shedd be hosting its first-ever Valentine's Day celebration, Heartbeat House Party on Feb. 14. Tickets on sale now.

🧘‍♂️ Auditorium Wellness

• Practice Pilates, mindfulness, healthy goodies and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the historic venue. BYOM (Bring your own mat!)

• 9-11am Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre.
• Tickets are $80.

🎤 Drag Show Tribute Night for Selena

• Catch this performance that will honor and celebrate the late Latin pop star.
• 7-9pm Saturday at Ashley's Cafe and Tap in Elmwood Park.
• Tickets start at $25.

🐻 Bears vs. Rams

• Say a prayer, cross your fingers and head to your favorite sports bar. The Bears continue their playoff run.
• 5:30pm Sunday at Soldier Field.
• Tickets start at $500.

🍻 Hot tip: Don't have a ticket? Check out our list of great Bears bars.