Hey, Chicago! As February continues ramping up, it’s a very meaningful month. With Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, and the Super Bowl all packed in, there’s a lot to celebrate, reflect on, and show up for. Here’s what’s happening around the city.

You haven’t known true love until you’ve made eye contact with an everything bagel across a crowded fest lawn. Chicago Bagel Fest is back with tastings, photo ops, music, and if you win this giveaway, a free carb-fueled frenzy. Bagel up and enter to win here!

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• The 3rd Annual All 80’s Prom is throwing it back to teased hair and tuxes again. The bash returns on Valentine’s Day to Theater on the Lake. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Tributosaurus and the best of the 80s. Wanna win tix to the show?*

• An anthem for the overtired, overworked humans who need a holiday. Get cozy and watch Clare Twiddy's new music video for “Slow It Down”! Check it out.*

• Rene Vaca just added a second show; turns out, Chicago can’t get enough. The stand-up phenom is bringing sharp jokes, wild stories, and zero filter to The Chicago Theatre on February 28th. Win tix to the show!*

• Tony Award®-winning musical The Outsiders promises a “raw, unforgettable, and electrifying” night of song and storytelling February 10th-22nd at Cadillac Palace Theatre. Enter to win tickets, and stay gold.*

• Plus other just announced shows from Beyond Wonderland, Tim McGraw, Staind, Godsmack, Noah Kahan, The Black Crowes, Don Toliver, Peso Pluma, Zayn, Warm Love Cool Dreams, Metric, Biffy Clyro, Anders Osborne, and more!

FREE STUFF FRIDAY

Fun costs money? Not on our watch. Our Free Stuff guide is your personal plug for live shows, parties, museum nights, and other zero-dollar plans you’d actually want to show up to.

• TON. - DJ FRANCIS WHITE at REED’S LOCAL

• TON. - BLUES FRIDAY at EPIPHANY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

• TOM. - BAD PLUMA at SIMONE’S

• Plus, don’t forget FREE MUSEUM DAYS

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• The Anti-Valentine’s Day Party at the National Museum of Mexican Art kicks off tonight for a free event featuring Valentine making, bracelet beading, and more activities for teens and young adults. Tonight at 6.

• February’s here. Celebrate Black History Month by supporting Chicago’s Black-owned businesses. See how to support across restaurants, salons, and more.

• You don’t need to care about football to enjoy a loaded nacho platter. These are the best bars to watch the Big Game, yell at commercials, and maybe win a prize or two. Game on!

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