Dates subject to change. JANUARY CHICAGO ALE FEST Navy Pier chicagoalefest.com The Aon Grand Ballroom is the spectacular setting for this fest that serves up more than 100 American craft beers, food trucks, and a live DJ. CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK Citywide eatitupchicago.com During this annual culinary celebration, more than 300 restaurants around the city offer specially priced prix fixe brunch, lunch, and dinner menus. CHICAGO SKETCH COMEDY FESTIVAL Stage 773 chicagosketchfest.com The largest sketch comedy festival in the world features more than 180 groups from around the globe performing shows every hour for eight days. CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATION Citywide choosechicago.com/ chinesenewyear Welcome the Year of the Rat with citywide events that honor Chinese heritage, including colorful parades and cultural performances. Chinese New Year CUBS CONVENTION Sheraton Grand Chicago mlb.com/cubs/fans/ cubs-convention Celebrate the Chicago Cubs at this weekend event that features autograph signings, player meet-and-greets, and special panels with Cubs players, alumni, and coaches. PROGRESSIVE CHICAGO BOAT, RV & SAIL SHOW McCormick Place chicagoboatshow.com Plan your next adventure at this annual show that showcases the latest in RVs and boats (both power and sail), along with educational seminars and paddle sports demos. SOXFEST McCormick Place mlb.com/whitesox/ fans/soxfest Chicago White Sox fans can interact with current and former Sox baseball stars during autograph sessions, panel discussions, and the new Breakfast With the Sox experience. WINTER VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP McCormick Place n3tvolleyball.com Expect top-notch tournament activities at the Winter Volleyball Championship, where events are geared to furthering the development of volleyball in the Midwest. FEBRUARY C2E2: CHICAGO COMIC & ENTERTAINMENT EXPO McCormick Place c2e2.com The largest comic, cosplay, and pop culture convention in the Midwest features celebrity panels, screenings, and a cosplay awards show. CHICAGO AUTO SHOW McCormick Place chicagoautoshow.com The largest auto show in North America showcases an impressive collection of passenger cars and trucks, as well as experimental cars. CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK Citywide chicagotheatreweek.com Snag discounted tickets to more than 100 of the hottest shows in Chicago, produced by professional theatre companies. CHINATOWN LUNAR NEW YEAR PARADE Chinatown chinatownspecial events.com Welcome new beginnings during this joyful parade of marching bands, vivid floats, traditional dancing lion and dragon teams, and more. NBA ALL-STAR GAME United Center nbaevents.com/allstar The 69th annual exhibition game will be played in Chicago for the first time in more than 30 years. MARCH ART ON THEMART theMART artonthemart.com The largest digital art projection in the world illuminates the Chicago River-facing facade of theMART with rotating installations by local, national, and international artists through December. CHICAGO SPORTS February – October CHICAGO FIRE Soldier Field chicago-fire.com The Chicago Fire soccer team makes its return to Soldier Field this season. March – September CHICAGO CUBS Wrigley Field cubs.com Watch the Chicago Cubs play at historic Wrigley Field and be sure to check out the fun at adjacent Gallagher Way. March – September CHICAGO WHITE SOX Guaranteed Rate Field whitesox.com See the White Sox in action and watch for the blast of fireworks set off after every Sox home run. April – September CHICAGO RED STARS SeatGeek Stadium chicagoredstars.com This professional women’s soccer club competes in the National Women’s Soccer League. May – September CHICAGO SKY Wintrust Arena sky.wnba.com The Chicago Sky bring professional women’s basketball to Wintrust Arena in the South Loop. August – December CHICAGO BEARS Soldier Field chicagobears.com Join in a parking lot tailgate party before the game, then head into the stadium to see the Bears crush it. October – April CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS United Center blackhawks.com Watch the Stanley Cup-winning Blackhawks tear up the ice and see a giant replica of the legendary trophy. October – April CHICAGO BULLS United Center bulls.com Take in all the nonstop action of a Bulls game, and make sure to snap a selfie with the famous Michael Jordan statue. (THIS PAGE) ABEL ARCINIEGA; (FACING PAGE) ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE 7
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