Feb 12, 2026 - Culture
Galentine's Day events and celebrations in Chicago
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Grab your girlfriends — Valentine's Day weekend isn't just for couples. It's also a time to celebrate friendships with drinks, dancing and laughter!
- Laugh with friends as comedian Sheryl Underwood and others hit the stage for a night of comedy and music.
- Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm Saturday at the Auditorium Theatre in the Loop.
- Tickets start at $85.
- Grab your crafty gals for DIY projects and shopping from a variety of pop-up vendors.
- 7–10pm Friday at Punch Bowl Social in West Loop.
- Tickets start at $15.
- Call up your high school pals, pull out the vintage outfit and dance the night away like it's high school.
- 8pm Saturday at Theater on the Lake in Lincoln Park.
- Tickets start at $50.
- Spark meaningful conversations and meet future Galentines or maybe even a potential partner.
- 6:30–9pm Friday at International Museum of Surgical Science in Gold Coast.
- Tickets are $25.
- Groove to R&B and hip-hop tunes. The event is open to couples and singles.
- 7–10pm Saturday, Feb. 21, at The Rink in Chatham.
- Tickets start at $16.
- Slip on your dancing shoes for a night of celebration, love and Latin culture. Grab your new dance partner or head over solo to an after-party at Azul.
- 6–9:30pm Saturday at Jhoom Bar in Logan Square.
- Tickets start at $15.
- Celebrate friendship with vase decorating and bouquet making, food and, of course, margaritas.
- 1–5pm Sunday at Cesar's Killer Margaritas in Lakeview.
- Tickets are $45.
🍸 Galentine's Day Cocktail Class
- Learn cocktail making with the pals at this Black-owned restaurant, and enjoy small bites and music.
- 4–6pm Sunday at Neva Hangry in Northalsted.
- Tickets start at $100.