THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Could Spring Be in the Air?

After what we’ve been through last month, it’s beginning to feel a bit like spring here in Chicago! In fact, spring officially arrives on March 20th, and to kick-off this month of March, there are great things to do popping up throughout the city if you feel like going out. But if you still feel more comfortable staying home, we’ve got you covered as well. Whatever your choice, take some time to soak up some sun and enjoy the best things to do in Chicago this weekend!!

This year the Andersonville Chamber of Commerce expands its traditional restaurant week to run throughout the entire month as Andersonville Restaurant Weeks. Each week in March features a different collection of Andersonville restaurants with meals available for pick-up directly from each restaurant during a selected time. Over 15 local restaurants will be participating with a variety of prix fixe menus that cater to every palette!

Kicking off its month-long commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day this March, Greektown Chicago presents its first-ever Greektown Restaurant Week through Sunday. This event features special offers from popular Greektown restaurants and bars such as Athena, Greek Islands, Mr. Greek Gyros, 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Artopolis Bakery, Café and Agora, and many others. When placing an order with a participating restaurant, customers must either dine-in or order carryout from the restaurants directly and must mention “Greektown Restaurant Week” to receive the special offers. Plus, more special events will be announced in the coming weeks!

For the first time in its 21-year history, the annual Chicago Polar Plunge is going virtual through Sunday. Former and new plungers will have the opportunity to plunge safely in a setting of their choosing rather than at its usual location at the icy lakefront. An incredible array of prizes and incentives await those who register and fundraise with prizes including a Peloton bike or exercise mirror, a Polar Plunge towel, wireless speakers or water bottle, Yeti coolers, televisions, Apple® iPads, Airpods, and more! Then on Sunday, Special Olympics Chicago athletes, various Plunge Teams, local dignitaries, and celebrities will make appearances at the virtual melt-down party. Plus, winners of the annual costume contest and most creative plunge awards will be announced as well!!

The Museum of Science & Industry (5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the Hyde Park neighborhood will be opening to the public again this Sunday with a new exhibit Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes. This exhibit celebrates Marvel history with over 300 artifacts, including original comic book pages, sculptures, interactive displays, and more from Marvel’s blockbuster films! You’ll be able to examine the origins of iconic characters such as Spider-Man, the Black Panther, Hulk, and others to see how they have evolved over the past 80 years and have become pop culture mainstays!! A separate, timed-entry ticket must be added to your order to view this exhibit.

The streaming universe will keep you entertained with these 8 Family Movies & Shows streaming this March. There are plenty of new family movies and shows to enjoy, along with a few classics. Here are the best streaming picks to watch this month: Charlotte’s Web (HBO Max); Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride (HBO Max); Dolphin Tale (Hulu); Raya and the Last Dragon (Disney+ Premier Access); City of Ghosts (Netflix); Waffles & Mochi (Netflix); The Mighty Ducks: Game Changer (Disney+); and Pooch Perfect (Hulu).

Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago