Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is jam-packed with fun things to do: exhilarating live sports, jaw-dropping art exhibits, family-friendly fun, exciting cultural events, and so much more.
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026.
Chicago Restaurant Week
This 17-day celebration of Chicago’s award-winning dining scene is one of the most anticipated culinary events of the year.
This year, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus for brunch and lunch ($30), and dinner ($45 and/or $60) at a record-breaking 550+ restaurants across the city.
SoxFest Live at Ramova Theatre
SoxFest Live returns to the historic Ramova Theatre in Bridgeport—bringing the energy of White Sox baseball to life with music, entertainment, and insider conversations with members of the 2026 clubhouse on Friday and Saturday, January 30–31. Tickets are on sale now.
Begyle + Friends
Begyle + Friends a friendly winter party for beverages, bands + bites! 🗓️ Saturday, January 31 🕔 6:00-11:00p 📍 Artifact Events in Ravenswood 🎟️ Tickets…
Cider Summit Chicago
Cider Summit Chicago returns to our original home – Lakeview Terrace at Navy Pier for our 12th annual festiva! Join us on Saturday, January 31, 2026 with expanded event hours and a new Pre-Opening tasting featuring cider and Molly’s Cupcake pairings! As always, our festival will feature 125+ selections from more than 40 leading cider, mead and fruit spirit producers.
Live Ice Sculpting in Lakeview
Organized by SSA 27, enjoy a live ice sculpting activation in Lakeview to liven up your weekend at one of two locations. On Saturday, January…
Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble
The Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble is rewriting jazz history—one long-overdue note at a time. Drawing from deep-rooted Indigenous musical traditions and the untold legacy…
The Chinatown Adventure Food Tour
Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and rich history of Chicago’s Chinatown on our top-rated TripAdvisor food and culture tour. Enjoy seated dining at five…
Tomorrow Never Knows
Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago
Catalyst: Im/migration and Self-Taught Art in Chicago, the first exhibition to open in Intuit’s newly-renovated museum, is part of Art Design Chicago, a citywide collaboration initiated by the Terra Foundation for American Art that highlights the city’s artistic heritage and creative communities.
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
For the second year in a row, Chicago’s Water Tower Place is teaming up with the South Loop Farmers Market to bring its popular indoor…
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Secret Sketch Show
Shhhhh! It’s a secret! Don’t tell anyone but your favorite iO performers are hosting a wild night of variety and sketch. Secret sketch show is…
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind
Yoko Ono: Music of the Mind presents one of the most comprehensive exhibitions to date of Yoko Ono, the trailblazing artist, celebrated musician, and formidable campaigner…
Chicago Architecture Biennial
Explore cutting-edge projects and ideas from global contributors at North America’s largest architecture and design festival. All events are free and open to the public.
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
