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Paczki Day! Get your fix at these 36 spots across Chicagoland

February 25, 2020 at 6:24 a.m.

There's a lot of debate surrounding paczki, but whether you tussle over the correct pronunciation (it's "pownch-key") or fight for your favorite filling, lovers of the Polish pastry will be...

Happy hour deals in Chicago, Feb. 20-26

February 20, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 20 Wndr Museum (1130 W. Monroe St.) offers $5 cans of beer and wine from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 Tied House (3157 N. Southport Ave. 773-697-4632) offers...

Free things to do this week include a volunteer expo, learning to draw or watching the Seldoms move their feet

February 20, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 20 Life Drawing at Betty Siren Design Burlesque artist Foxie La Fleur models during a guided figure-drawing session that includes materials, drinks and appetizers. 6-9 p.m., 401 N....

Free things to do this week include theater, a big band concert, speed dating and more

February 13, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 13 Clif Wallace Big Band at Navy Pier Grab a drink to go from one of the Pier's restaurants and catch some live jazz music in the Crystal...

Happy hour deals in Chicago, Feb. 13-19

February 13, 2020 at 3:28 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 13 Hayden Hall (333 S. Wabash Ave.) offers $7 glasses of wine and $19 bottomless cocktails from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 Lottie's Pub (1925 W. Cortland St....

Happy hour deals in Chicago, Feb. 6-12

February 6, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 6 Cocktails and snacks are half price from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Y2K-themed Winter Bar at Waydown (311 N. Morgan St. 312-784-1919). Friday, Feb. 7...

Free things to do this week include theater, inspiring art, wedding planning with your dog (yay!) and more

February 6, 2020 at 2:00 a.m.

THURSDAY, FEB. 6 "Labyrinth" at the Den Theatre Broken Nose Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of Beth Steel's drama about the Wall Street bankers responsible for the 1980s Latin American...

Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker," a movie he says is about "childhood trauma, gun violence, isolation and mental health."

Get your dose of vicarious glitz at these Oscar parties

February 6, 2020 at 2:45 p.m.

If you're sure that "1917" is going to take the Oscar for Best Picture and that Joaquin Phoenix is a shoo-in for Best Actor, you can earn more than bragging...

Happy hour deals in Chicago, Jan. 30-Feb. 5

January 30, 2020 at 2:33 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 30 VU Rooftop Bar (133 E. Cermak Road 312-528-0191) offers $5 Miller High Life and $8 sangria and dealer's choice cocktails from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 Oda...

Free things to do this week include a play about life on Mars, a Newberry Library curator’s talk, Black History Month celebrations, and more

January 30, 2020 at 2:33 p.m.

THURSDAY, JAN. 30 Latte Art Competition at Foxtrot Watch baristas show off their skills with an espresso machines while you enjoy bites and drinks. 6-10 p.m., doors open at 5:30...

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