THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Closing Out February in Mardi Gras Fashion!
Chicagoans are closing out this final weekend of February in true Mardi Gras fashion! Which means there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate with your family and/or friends. Let’s get started!
SK Productions is bringing NOLA to Chicago with the largest Mardi Gras celebration in town. Mardi Gras Carnival 2022 will take place at the beautiful Hard Rock Café (63 W. Ontario St.) in the Streeterville neighborhood this Saturday (9 p.m.) to Sunday (4 a.m.). Enjoy party favors, an exquisite Creole menu and drinks as DJ Sanjay with special guest Ariana DJ rock the house. You’ll also have the opportunity to take photos with the Samba dancers who will be performing with colorful Mardi Gras inspired costumes. Plus, you can compete for the most unique mask, and the best King and Queen of Mardi Gras but you must come dressed to impress!
Join the River North neighborhood for their Mardi Gras Bar Crawl this Saturday (3 p.m. – 10 p.m.). Ticket includes door cover charges waived, up to 50% off beers and well drinks, up to 20% off select foods, free entrance to 5+ venues, tasty Hurricanes and themed drinks, a costume contest and much more! This crawl is known for its outrageous colorful costumes, masks, and a whole lot of beads for the most extravagant crawl of the year!
Morgan’s on Fulton (952 W. Fulton Market) in the West Loop is bringing the Big Easy to Chicago with its Mardi Gras Rooftop Jubilee this Saturday (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.). Not only will this Mardi Gras Jubilee feature Cajun food, Louisiana libations, and more, but it will also feature continuous entertainment by the Four-Star Brass Band and a Hot Tawdry Burlesque Show! So, get all beaded up to boogie down at one of Chicago’s hottest event locations!
For a more toned-down Mardi Gras celebration, Nola’s Bar & Kitchen (3481 N. Clark St.) in the Lakeview neighborhood will be hosting a Hurricane Happy Hour this Saturday (4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Ticket includes two signature Hurricanes, a $10 food voucher, live Cajun music, and party favors for a fun time NOLA style!
If celebrating Mardi Gras is not your cup of tea, perhaps these two events will be:
Moe’s Cantina (155 W. Kinzie St.) in the River North neighborhood is hosting a Chicago River North Wine Fest this Saturday (12 p.m. – 4 p.m.). On hand will be over 35 different wines from all over the world and your ticket gets you 4 hours of wine tastings! Gather up your friends and come out to this huge venue for a day full of fun, laughs, your favorite tunes, and of course wine!!
Explore one of Chicago’s coolest neighborhoods as they host their 6th annual Andersonville Restaurant Week wrapping up this Sunday and is a salute to Andersonville’s diverse and dynamic dining scene. More than 15 restaurants and bars will be offering dine-in service this year with a variety of brunch, lunch and dinner prix-fixe menus, drink specials and desserts ranging from $10 to $30 with vegetarian, vegan and carry out options available as well! Newcomers this year are Boca Loca Cantina, Parsons Chicken & Fish, and Tasting India along with many returning favorites!! For a current list of participating restaurants, visit their website.
Liassez les bons temps rouler ~ Let the good times ROLL!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
