Posts from January 2026

Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.

Get a taste of Bite Nite.
Bite Nite returns featuring a lineup of local restaurants and food vendors. Beyond the food, this event also offers the chance to interact directly with local chefs and restaurant owners, making it as much about the people behind the menus as the bites themselves. 

Date: Jan. 30
Time: 6:30–9:30 p.m.
Cost: $50+
Location: The Nineteenth Century Club. 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park

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Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.

Set for the mountains at Alpine Fest.
This winter festival leans into Alpine traditions with a lineup of regional food, live folk-style music, and themed games throughout the day. Hosted at Buffalo Creek Brewing, the event is designed as a walk-around celebration where food, drinks, and music overlap. Expect a fun time that nods to mountain culture without leaving the neighborhood.

Date: Jan. 30–31
Time: 4–10 p.m.
Cost: Free
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Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.

Have a good time at Begyle + Friends.
Begyle Brewing hosts a midwinter tasting party that brings together breweries, cideries, and distilleries from across the region, all under one roof. Expect pours from a wide mix of producers, live sets from Punk'd and Yacht Rockettes, and food trucks rotating throughout the event.

Date: Jan. 31
Time: 6–11 p.m.
Cost: $79
Location: Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.

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Chicago is home to a legendary theater and arts scene that few American cities can rival. From Broadway shows at the grand stages of the Chicago Loop to improv productions crafted by hard-working local acting troupes in hole-in-the-wall theaters, Chicago lives and breathes the performing arts. Our real estate agents are excited to share some of the shows they're most looking forward to in early 2026. 

Upcoming Theater Events in Chicagoland

Patrons of the theater should mark their calendars for these exciting upcoming productions in January and February. This list includes shows that are part of the venerated Chicago Theatre Week. 

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Don't let the cold hold you back — these weekend events are worth layering up for. See what's happening near you.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at Sokol Spirit Pancake Breakfast.
This community pancake breakfast combines a classic comfort-food spread with a lively, social atmosphere. Guests can sit down to a hearty morning meal before heading upstairs for the FlapJack Volleyball Tournament, a co-ed blind-draw competition to add an active twist to your day. 

Date: Jan. 25
Time: 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.
Cost: $8+
Location: Sokol Spirit,...

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