Things To Do In Chicagoland – January 17th – January 23rd, 2025

🎉🥂 “𝓤𝓷𝓵𝓸𝓬𝓴 𝓒𝓱𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓰𝓸𝓵𝓪𝓷𝓭'𝓼 𝓑𝓮𝓼𝓽-𝓚𝓮𝓹𝓽 𝓢𝓮𝓬𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓼!” 🍻🍷🍹

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, January 17:

Anything Goes: Hip Hop, R&B And More– The Promontory @ 6 – 11pm CST: Get ready for a night where the music knows no limits! Anything Goes is bringing the best of hip hop, R&B, and beyond to the dance floor at The Promontory. Whether you’re into classic anthems or the freshest tracks, this is the place to celebrate and move to the beats you love.

SATURDAY, January 18:

Tony Richards “A Day in January” Release Show – UncommonGround – Lakeview @ 11am – 10pm CDT. Guests will be served food and beverage throughout the show by one of our attentive servers. Check in starts 30 minutes before the show. Upon arrival, the music coordinator will receive and show you to your correct seats based on the ticket you have purchased. Once sat, please do not move to a different seat, as it may have been bought by a different guest. We are excited to host a night of delicious food and amazing music for you!

SUNDAY, January 19:

Parche by Kasa Jauz  – Fulton Market Kitchen @  2 – 6pm 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, January 20:

Chicago Real Producers Winter 2025 Event – Sociale Chicago  @ 5 – 9pm CDT: Ben Lalez will be moderating an all-star panel of real estate experts. Mario Greco, Stefanie Lavelle, Eugene Fu, Grigory Pekarsky, and Karen Biazar will all be contributing educational insights relevant to the upcoming spring market.

TUESDAY, January 21:

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, January 22:

Puro Perreo – Kit Kat Lounge @  3 – 8pm CDT: We heard all when you said Chicago needed a queer dance class and party— we got you!!! We're bringing it back to Blind Barber.

THURSDAY,  January 23:

Chicago Restaurant Week – Loop  @ 2am CDT: CHICAGO! Open wide! Chicago Restaurant Week is back for its 18th year. More than 470 Chicagoland eateries will offer specially curated prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25) or dinner ($45/$60) between January 24 and February are 9. With more than two weeks to chow down, there's plenty of time to make a few reservations and check out some of the best restaurants in Chicago while saving some coin.

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

✨ Stay tuned for updates on these ongoing events catered specifically for you. We celebrate the strength, brilliance, and achievements of our community! Sign up here to receive the weekly events in your inbox.

📌 Want to have your upcoming Chicagoland event featured? Email us at [email protected].