Things To Do In Chicagoland – February 16th – February 22nd, 2024

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Ready to uncover Chicagoland's hidden treasures? Join us and subscribe now to access a world of upcoming events delivered to your inbox every week.  This week is jam-packed with tons of fun! Join us for some good eats, great wine, and live music under the stars! We’re super excited about these events this week!

Here's your list of weekly events happening in the Chicagoland Area:

FRIDAY, February 16:

TQ&A and book signing with Carly Robyn – The Last Chapter Book Shop @ 7 – 9pm CST: Join us for a special event at The Last Chapter Book Shop! Get ready to meet the incredible author Carly Robyn in person. This is your chance to ask Carly all your burning questions about her debut book and hear her insightful answers during the Q&A session (she'll be interviewed by the The Good Book Fairy).

SATURDAY, February 17:

Midnights: Taylor Swift Dance Party [Chicago] – 2011 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL  @ 2am CST. Doors at 10pm CST- Join us for the party of your wildest dreams, as we take a night to celebrate the music of Tay Tay.DJ Alex Jay (NYC) will be helping you shake it off as she throws down all of Taylor's fanciest cuts (plus a few of your favorite tunes by Halsey, Billie , Katy, Sia, Dua, Harry, Miley, Lorde, Selena, Lana, Ed, Demi etc.). It will be a high energy night so the more delicate of you may need to calm down. Ready for it?

SUNDAY, February 18:

Afrobeats Every Sunday  – Primary Night Club @  3am CDT: No fitted hats, No hoodies, no slippers , No white/plain tees, No joggers, No fitted hats, No Hoodies, No Slides/Sandals; No Baggy Clothing, No excessive odors (smoke/other)Fashionable Footwear Only: No Timbs; No Air Force Ones; No light Sandals; No flats; No effort; No entry!

MONDAY, February 19:

2024 PUSH Excel Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast – Apostolic Church of God  @ 7:30 – 11am CDT: “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically…Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 34th annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Breakfast with PUSH for Excellence is returning in person Monday, January 15, 2024, 7:30 A.M. to 11 A.M at a location to be determinate, bringing together leaders, businesses and the community across the country. Join Rev. Jesse Jackson and PUSH for Excellence as we celebrate the service, legacy and ideology of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., while continuing our efforts to raise funding for college students in desperate need of assistance.

TUESDAY, February 20:

Winter Warmers: Spotlight on Pasta e Fagiole – Eataly Chicago @  6 – 7pm CST: During the cold winter months, the Italian kitchen is always brimming with hearty soups to enjoy during a night-in. Join us around the cooktop in La Scuola as our Chef creates classic Italian soups throughout this cooking demonstration series.This cooking demonstration is sure to warm you up as we focus on Pasta e Fagiole. Guests will enjoy an antipasti plate as they watch our chef create Pasta e Fagiole from scratch. After the demo, guests will enjoy the minestrone fresh from the stovetop with a glass of Italian wine.

WEDNESDAY, February 21:

The Sustainable/Upcycle Fashion Basics 101[Class]– Kit Kat Lounge @  6 – 8pm  CDT: This program will discover a unique way of recycling previously un-wearable items or old clothing, creating a more sustainable way of shopping, creating a lifestyle worth living for and thinking about. You will learn the “idea” of upcycled fashion and learn to create sustainable clothing that can save the planet! This class offers the opportunity to step into the world of Sustainable Fashion. Since Sustainable Fashion is the future of retail, our future depends on us to be smarter with our textile waste. With over 16 million tons of clothing landing in our landfills every year (US alone), not only is this class educational but a necessity, worldwide.

THURSDAY,  February 22:

meet irl | bourbon 101 for singles – Deep Red Wine Merchant @ 7 – 9pm CST: come and join us to learn more about america's native spirit all while making new connections! we'll be at deep red wine merchant for a bourbon 101 class, where you'll learn the basics of bourbon's flavors, aromas and terminology, alongside sipping three pours of their favorite bourbons.

What are you looking forward to?

📌 Don’t miss these ongoing events:

🌇 Joy District Rooftop (Every Sunday) at 12:00 PM
🍻 Recess Presents: Beer Down NFL Promotion and Soldier Field Shuttle Service at Recess (Oct 13 – Sun Jan 😎 at 6:00 PM

📌 More ongoing events:

📚 “Sisterhood Empowerment Book Club”
🗓️ Dates: Every third Saturday of the month
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.sisterhoodbookclubchicago.com

💼 “Career Advancement Workshops”
🗓️ Dates: Bi-monthly, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.careerworkshopsforblackwomen.com

🎓 “Lifelong Learning Series”
🗓️ Dates: Weekly, Thursdays
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.lifelonglearningserieschicago.com

💪 “Fitness and Wellness Classes”
🗓️ Dates: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
⏰ Time: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
🌐 Website: http://www.fitnessandwellnessforblackwomen.com

🗣️ “Women's Empowerment Talks and Panels”
🗓️ Dates: Once a month, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.womenempowermentchicago.com

🎨 “Creative Expression Workshops”
🗓️ Dates: Every other Saturday
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.creativeexpressionworkshops.com

🍲 “Culinary Delights: Cooking Classes”
🗓️ Dates: Monthly, Saturdays
⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.culinarydelightschicago.com

🧘‍♀️ “Mindfulness and Meditation Sessions”
🗓️ Dates: Weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.mindfulnessmeditationchicago.com

📝 “Writing Circles”
🗓️ Dates: Every second Sunday of the month
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.writingcirclesforblackwomen.com

✨ “Personal Development Seminars”
🗓️ Dates: Bi-weekly, check website for schedule
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
🌐 Website: http://www.personaldevelopmentseminarschicago.com

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