THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Time To Shed ‘Ole Man Winter!
Ok, so some of us got dumped on with snow this past week, no big deal – the weekend is upon us, the snow will be gone and spring is officially here on Monday. It’s time to shed ‘ole man winter and begin planning for the awakening and blooming of spring!
Believe it or not but Chicago is in bloom already at the Chicago Flower and Garden Show this Saturday (10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) through March 26th at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood. Visitors can sit in on a wide-range of instructional seminars such as “Arthritis in The Garden-How to Lower Chronic Pain Without Medicines;” walk through 20 manicured gardens including “Mariano’s Floral Market,” “Blooming in the Office,” “Health & Healing,” and even a “World Series Cubs Tribute” garden; purchase plant-related souvenirs at the Home & Garden Marketplace and obtain culinary tips from chefs at cooking demonstrations along with samples of their delights at the Garden Gourmet. There’s even a Kid’s Activity Garden offering hands-on projects, like how to plant seeds and grow vegetables, while providing inspiration and fun as they cultivate the next generation of gardeners! And, starting at 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, you don’t want to miss the annual Cake Decorating Competition! The best bakers in the City go head-to-head to create and decorate the most beautiful and mouth-watering cake that ever existed in Chicago!!
Greet spring and celebrate the Midwest region’s growing local food community at the 13th annual Good Food Festival & Marketplace at the UIC Forum (725 W. Roosevelt Rd.) in the University Village/Little Italy neighborhoods this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This celebration of the fast-growing Good Food movement features a Good Food Marketplace where you can shop for local foods; an Organic Valley Good Food Commons where you can participate in informal, 20-minute micro workshops; a Good Food Court where you can get some lunch; a Good Food at the Purple Asparagus Kids’ Corner for some family-friendly fun; cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs and much more! Eat, Learn, Eat & Connect!!
Villain Arts is back with its 8th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (9291 Bryn Mawr Ave.) in Rosemont this Saturday (11:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m.) and Sunday (11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.). Some of the world’s best tattoo artists are in town not only to show their skills but to give tattoos as well! You will also get to see some unique burlesque acts, sideshows, vendors, seminars, tattoo contests and more. Tattoo TV celebs from Ink Master, VH1’s Black Ink, Best Ink and many others will be in attendance as well. It just may be time for a new, or another, tattoo to welcome spring!!
Finally, Tower Show Productions will present its 25th annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at the Arlington International Racecourse (2000 W. Euclid Ave.) in Arlington Heights this Saturday (9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) and Sunday (10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). This expo showcases a wide range of product and service categories which include Cleaning Supplies, Grooming Supplies, Pet Beds & Furniture, Containment Systems, Security Products, Veterinary Services, pet-themed artwork, clothing & jewelry, and much, much more! Fun entertainment, demonstrations, presentations and hands-on attractions for the whole-family are featured as well!! It’s an unbeatable, one-stop venue for pet services and products, but you need to keep your pet(s) at home. So be sure to bring home a “goody” bag for your four-legged family member or you may live to regret it!!
Who’s Ready to Shed ‘Ole Man Winter?
