Jan 15, 2026 - Food and Drink
Chicago's vibrant weekend: Art, food, and Bears
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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
- 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.
- 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.
