Things to Do in Chicago this Weekend – January 27-29
Tired of studying every afternoon and going to the same frat parties night every night, each weekend? Check out all Chicago has to offer this weekend.
World Kitchen
Jan. 27-Jan. 29
Interested in learning to cook? World Kitchen — a state-of-the-art facility — is now offering cooking classes from food industry professionals. Explore Chicago’s diverse cultures through food. Each class is $30.
Men’s Basketball vs. Purdue
Saturday, Jan. 28
If you don’t want to go too far from campus, head over to Welsh-Ryan Arena and watch Northwestern men’s basketball (hopefully) beat Purdue. It starts at 3 pm, so grab your purple gear and support the team!
Lakeview Polar Plunge
Saturday, Jan. 28
Shed your parka and winter leggings for a dip in freezing Lake Michigan for the Lakeview Polar Bear Club’s annual benefit! It’s free to participate (or watch) and takes place on the Magnificent Mile at noon.
Chicago Bluegrass and Blues Festival
Saturday, Jan. 28
Interested in exploring new types of music? Stop by the Congress Theater to see headliner Drive-By Truckers perform! It starts at 1 p.m. and lasts for the rest of the day.
Maxwell Street Market
Sunday, Jan. 29
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Head to Maxwell Street Market and explore the international bargains. The market runs from 7am to 3pm and admission is free. It’s open every Sunday, so be sure to head down and check it out once midterms are over!
Chinese New Year Parade
Sunday, Jan. 29
Participate in Chicago’s celebration of the Year of the Dragon! It starts at 1 p.m. and features a 100-foot-long dragon, the traditional Chinese lion dance, marching bands and more! It is located at Wentworth Ave. and 24th St.
Chicago Restaurant Week 2012
February 17-26
Mark your calendars for Chicago Restaurant Week. Over 200 restaurants will be offering special prix fixe menus for ten days. Discover your new favorite restaurant! Restaurants include Macello Ristorante — named one of Chicago’s best pizzerias, Gemni Bistro, and Topolobampo, a dressier Mexican restaurant.
OpenTable.com
If you hate the dorm food but can’t afford always eating out, you can make free reservations through OpenTable.com. By making and honoring your reservations created through this website, you are awarded points, which can be redeemed in the form of OpenTable checks mailed to your address. Basically, this means a free meal!