Posts from January 28th, 2026
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Eight Things To Do in the City and Western Suburbs: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 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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Five Things To Do in the Northern Suburbs: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026
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
Location:
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Five Things To Do in Chicago: Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2026
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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