THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Providing Relief from the Winter Temps!
Getting back into the swing-of-things after the holidays can be a daunting task especially when it’s winter time. But Chicago has you covered with a weekend that’s sure to provide some relief from the winter temperatures!
The 32nd annual Cubs Convention is this weekend at the Sheraton Grand Chicago (301 E. Water St.) in the Streeterville neighborhood. Join thousands of fans as they welcome back players and coaches from the 2016 World Series Championship team! Besides traditional fan favorites such as Cubs Jeopardy, Kids Only Press Conference and others, this year’s convention will expand its line-up with new additions that include: the Cubs Trophy Tour (fans can take photos with the World Series Trophy in the Cubs Trophy Room); the On the Mound panel (discussing their 2016 and upcoming 2017 seasons are Cubs pitchers Jake Arrieta, Kyle Hendricks, Mike Montgomery and Wade Davis); the All-Star Infield discussion (relive the World Series run with Cubs All-Stars Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo, Addison Russell and Ben Zobrist); Clark’s Clubhouse (kids’ activity area that includes balloon artists, caricatures, a coloring station, face painting, fun games and inflatable T-ball & speed pitch) and others! Saturday wraps-up with Cubs Bingo while Sunday concludes with additional autograph sessions and the Down on the Farm and Remembering ’84 panels. Aw, baseball in winter!!
Another annual winter show taking place this Saturday (10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) is the Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, RV & Strictly Sail show at McCormick Place South (2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the South Loop. This show has everything needed for summer adventures spent on the water, featuring the best deals on over 600 power & sailboats, as well as dozens of RVs and marine & outdoor accessories. Besides extensive boating and sailing seminars, this show also features a Sailing Simulator (free sailing lessons), a Corona Find Your Beach Bar & Cantina (put yourself in a vacation state of mind), the Huck Finn Trout Pond (free fishing for those 12 years old & younger), a Simple Machines Scavenger Hunt for Kids and many others! It’s the most comprehensive sailing program in the U.S. and one of the premier destinations for outdoor enthusiasts!!
Playing at selected theaters for a special sneak peek, the AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.) in the Streeterville neighborhood will feature Disney Junior At The Movies: Mickey’s BIG Celebration this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Join Mickey as he celebrates his birthday and be the first to see his all new series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” on the big screen! Attendees will have the opportunity to sing and dance with all their Disney Junior favorites, receive a free e-book download, receive a $5 offer to the Disney Store, as well as many other giveaways! It’s sure to be a fun and interactive experience for all!!
Finally, what better way to hunker down on the winter temps than at Time Out Chicago’s Grilled Cheese Meltdown this Saturday with three sessions (11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) at Thalia Hall (1807 S. Allport St.) in the Pilsen neighborhood. This 2nd annual event features some of the City’s best restaurants, including Gayle’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese, Cheesie’s Pub & Grub; Toasty Cheese Mobile Eatery, Jerry’s and others, offering their version of this cheesy and melty sandwich! Don’t forget to cast your vote to crown a champion!!
How Will You Get Your Relief?
