CONTENTS FEATURES RESOURCES FESTIVALS & EVENTS FESTIVALS & EVENTS Check out just a handful of Chicago’s diverse year-round happenings, from colorful cultural celebrations to lively music and food fests. Go to choosechicago.com/events or simply use your phone’s camera and scan the QR code for a complete, up-to-date events calendar. WINTER CHRISTKINDLMARKET November – December Daley Plaza christkindlmarket.com Feel the magic at this annual outdoor bazaar, modeled after traditional German Christmas markets. ZOOLIGHTS November – January Lincoln Park Zoo lpzoo.org/calendar-events This spectacular holiday display, made up of more than two million lights, transforms Chicago’s historic Lincoln Park Zoo into a breathtaking winter wonderland. CHICAGO RESTAURANT WEEK Jan. 20 – Feb. 5 | Citywide eatitupchicago.com The best time of year to experience Chicago’s acclaimed dining scene, Chicago Restaurant Week features special prix fixe menus at hundreds of local restaurants. CHICAGO AUTO SHOW Feb. 11 – 20 McCormick Place chicagoautoshow.com The nation’s largest and longest-running auto show features debut vehicles, concept cars, interactive exhibits, and more. CHICAGO THEATRE WEEK Feb. 16 – 26 | Citywide chicagotheatreweek.com Experience the thrill of Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene with half-price tickets to the city’s hottest shows. Christkindlmarket Events subject to change. Chicago Theatre Week February – October March – October March – October CHICAGO SPORTS Chicago Bulls CHICAGO FIRE Soldier Field chicago-fire.com Head to lakefront Soldier Field to see a fast-paced match by the Chicago Fire Football Club, winner of the MLS Cup in its very first season. CHICAGO CUBS Wrigley Field cubs.com Watch the Chicago Cubs play at historic Wrigley Field, whether you’re in the sunny bleachers or perched on the rooftops with a bird’s-eye view. CHICAGO WHITE SOX Guaranteed Rate Field whitesox.com Catch a White Sox game at the team’s modern stadium in Bridgeport and prepare to be awed by the booming home run fireworks. 8 choosechicago.com TOP TO BOTTOM: ABEL ARCINIEGA; JOHAN PERSSON; ©CHICAGO BULLS
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