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Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2-3 hours Plated Dinner Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Lake Michigan
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Lake Michigan

Duration 2.5 hours Dinner Buffet  Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: casual attire

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Fireworks Valentine’s Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Fireworks Valentine’s Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2.5 hours Plated Dinner Alcoholic beverages included Live DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Valentine’s Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Feb14
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2.5 hours Plated Dinner  Alcoholic beverages included Live DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Friday, February 14th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single
Feb14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single

Love Songs are Weird, and other reasons I’m single returns to Davenport’s Piano Bar this February! Join Rachel Silvert on a hilarious, and at times…

Friday, February 14th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret
1383 N Milwaukee Ave
Franz West: Millennium Park
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, February 15th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday, February 15th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
My First Movies – Short Film Programs
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

My First Movies – Short Film Programs

My First Movies is a short film program specially curated by the experts at the Chicago International Children’s Film Festival for our youngest viewers (ages…

Saturday, February 15th
10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Facets Cinema
1517 W. Fullerton
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, February 15th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Valentine’s High Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Enjoy a romantic afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago and delight your senses with sweet and savory selections created by Executive Chef Guenther Moreno and…

Saturday, February 15th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
160 East Pearson Street at Water Tower Place
Between Sound & Sight: Mapping the Sonic Imprint of Charles White’s Vision
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Between Sound & Sight: Mapping the Sonic Imprint of Charles White’s Vision

The South Side Community Art Center, Hyde Park Jazz Festival, Logan Center for the Arts, and the University of Chicago Presents invite you to Between…

Saturday, February 15th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
South Side Community Art Center
3831 S. Michigan Avenue
Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour
Feb15
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Sports & Recreation, Tours & Attractions

Ferris Bueller in the Art Institute of Chicago – Guided Walking Tour

Calling art enthusiasts and Ferris Bueller fans! Get ready to step into the iconic world of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off on our popular 90-minute guided walking tour…

Saturday, February 15th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Galentine’s Day Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago Galentine’s Day Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2 hours Plated Brunch Unlimited mimosas Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: cocktail attire

Saturday, February 15th
11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, February 15th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Winter Tequila Tasting Festival

Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseurs… Take your taste buds on a flavor adventure at The Winter Tequila Tasting Festival taking place Saturday, February 15th!…

Saturday, February 15th
2:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.
TBA Downtown Chicago
600 N State St
Ice Bar at Somerset
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Ice Bar at Somerset

Ice Bar at Somerset February 13, 2025 – February 17, 2025 Hours: February 13th & 14th from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, February 15th – 17th…

Saturday, February 15th
3:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Cupid’s Love Lounge
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Cupid’s Love Lounge

Cupid’s Love Lounge is one of Chicago’s only Vday pop-ups offering themed drinks and food, cute photo-ops, swoon worthy and witty decor, and weekly programming…

Saturday, February 15th
4:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
149 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL 60654
149 W Kinzie St
King and Queens Ball–2nd Annual Black History in Costume 2025
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

King and Queens Ball–2nd Annual Black History in Costume 2025

A celebration of Black History. Ever wondered what it could be like if Muhammad Ali met up with Bessie Coleman at a powerful party with…

Saturday, February 15th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 East 60th Street
Galantine’s Winter Sip & Create: Candle Holder Painting at Venteux Brasserie
Feb15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Galantine’s Winter Sip & Create: Candle Holder Painting at Venteux Brasserie

The new Winter Weekend Sip & Create workshops hosted by luxury boutique hotel Pendry Chicago and French brasserie Venteux will be held on Saturday, February…

Saturday, February 15th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 North Michigan Avenue
Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Premier Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2-3 hours Plated Dinner Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Saturday, February 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Lake Michigan
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Signature Dinner Cruise Lake Michigan

Duration 2.5 hours Dinner Buffet  Alcoholic beverages available for purchase DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: casual attire

Saturday, February 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Fireworks Valentine’s Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Fireworks Valentine’s Day Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2.5 hours Plated Dinner Alcoholic beverages included Live DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Saturday, February 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Valentine’s Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River
Feb15
Tours & Attractions

Valentine’s Premier Plus Dinner Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2.5 hours Plated Dinner  Alcoholic beverages included Live DJ entertainment Scenic Chicago River views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Saturday, February 15th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Am I The Problem?
Feb15
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Am I The Problem?

Does your love life have you asking, “Am I… The Problem?” Then don’t miss the musical comedy for the unlucky in love! Meet Gigi, a…

Saturday, February 15th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Blackout Cabaret
230 W North Avenue
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