The groundhog made his call, but we’re focused on the good news: warmer days are creeping in, the sun is setting after 5pm, and the city’s event calendar is packed.

Everything’s better with bacon. Bacon Fest brings sizzling bites, bold flavors, and serious foodie energy to Chicago. Saturday, February 28th at Old Crow Smokehouse. Enter now for your chance to win tickets and experience a day of bacon in all its glory.*

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• The biggest game deserves the biggest screens. Watch the Big Game at Dave & Buster’s with premium seating, all-you-can-eat wings, and unlimited games from pre-game to the final whistle. Enter to win a special experience.*

• Crankdat lights up The Salt Shed with high-energy electronic dance music on Friday, February 27th. Enter to win a pair of tickets.*

• Dinner, games, and bragging rights on the line. We’re giving away a Date Night Duo Deal so you can skip the Valentine’s scramble and make plans that actually sound fun. Enter to win now.*

• Gardenista on GoPuff makes a great cocktail, the easiest part of your plan. Low sugar, natural ingredients, and a crisp finish that holds up over ice. Delivered quickly, served simply. Get Gardenista fast!*

• Plus other just announced shows from The Black Crowes, Peso Pluma, Noah Kahan, Godsmack, Serengeti, Bedouin, Eden, Vacation Manor, DJ Ca$h Era, Total Chaos, Night Ranger, and more!

VALENTINE’S-THEMED EVENTS

Find Valentine’s-themed brunch, markets, workshops, and everything in between all around Chicago in honor of Valentine’s Day. Perfect for date plans with your special someone or friends. Check out our favs below:

• COLLAGE BRACELET WORKSHOP at CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN

• BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH & BESTIES at THE J PARKER

• JEWELRY MARKET in WEST TOWN

• BRUNCH at INA MAE TAVERN

• KISSES & CURSES POP-UP at SIDESHOW GALLERY

THIS WEEKEND

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• Chicago pizzerias are bringing back heart-shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day from deep-dish favorites to thin crust spots, so go grab a heart pie and make your date night delicious.

• The Architecture & Design Film Festival returns February 19th-22nd with films exploring design and more at the Chicago Cultural Center and Gene Siskel Film Center. Get your tix here.

• Get in the Olympic spirit with a Wine and Cheese class at Eataly focusing on the areas around Milan. More here.

• Kick up your heels at Two-Step Tuesdays with live music from The Hoyle Brothers and country dancing at this monthly night out. Tomorrow at Broken Hearts.

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