THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – GOODBYE ARTIC BLAST!

THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – GOODBYE ARTIC BLAST!

Holy cold Batman! How did you survive Chiberia this week? The weather forecast is showing low 40s this weekend and that means it is time to get your parka on and get out of the house and explore the best Chicago has to offer!

Want to learn more about crazy weather around the globe? Check out Science Storms at the Museum of Science and Industry (5700 South Lake Shore Drive). Over 26000 square feet and covering two floors of the museum there are over 50 interactive experiments. Great for kids of all ages to learn more about lightning tornadoes avalanches tsunamis fire and atoms in motion. Best part? It is FREE with your general admission.

Still got some cash burning a hole in your pocket after the holidays? Check out the Handmade Market Chicago at Empty Bottle (1035 North Western Avenue) in the Ukrainian Village neighborhood on Saturday at noon. Over 30 local artisans are selling unique handmade items including handbags jewelry knitted items paper crafts clothing glassware and so much more. Next door Bite Café will be open so you can grab brunch before or after your shopping excusions!

Celebrate what would have been Elvis’ 79th birthday with Hunka Hunka Bourbon Love at Homegrown Café (4343 North Lincoln Avenue) in the North Center neighborhood on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Sing along to his music imbibe on his favorite whiskey cocktail and enjoy his favorite decadent sandwich – Peanut Butter Banana Bacon – in cake form. YUM!

Last but not least if the weather this week was just too much for you to handle and you are dreaming of a vacation check out the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 North River Road) in Rosemont. This two day show (Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) brings you all kinds of fabulous vacation options from scuba diving to skiing to rain forest excursions to European vacations. Travel experts Rick Steves Samantha Brown and Todd Carmichael are some of the headliners. Purchase your tickets here.

Wishing You A Wonderful Weekend & Stay Warm!!!

SUE MOSS & DEAN’S TEAM CHICAGO

Posted: Friday January 10 2014 9:09 AM by Dean’s Team