THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Holy Cow – It’s Baseball Season!
Chicagoans will continue celebrating this last weekend of March with the official start of Baseball Season here in Chicago this past Thursday with the Chicago Cubs!
Couldn’t score a ticket to the Chicago Cubs Home Opener this past Thursday? Perhaps your chance at scoring a ticket either this Saturday or Sunday will be more fruitful as the Chicago Cubs will be hosting the Washington Nationals at historic Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The promotional item for Saturday’s game will be a Cubs Puffer Vest. In addition, the ballpark has added some new items to its menu this year. In fact, check out our Team Member Alison’s Restaurant Review from this past week on this very subject. So, come and cheer on the Cubs for a victorious weekend, and afterwards hang out at the neighborhood’s bustling bars and restaurants to continue celebrating!
Not a fan of baseball? Not to worry, I’ve got you covered as well!
Returning to its annual stomping grounds at McCormick Place (South Building, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr.) in the South Loop this Saturday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) is the C2E2: Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo with a massive wonderland featuring comics, cosplay, gaming, anime, and much more. Attend live panels with some of the biggest names in the industry to hands-on experiences like workshops, or even trivia in The Yard. Discover incredible local talent at the event’s Artist Alley (the largest in the country) located on the Show Floor along with one-of-a-kind merch inspired by your favorite fandoms, genres, and pop culture icons. Come celebrate the fandoms you love by wearing your most creative cosplay outfit at one of the largest pop culture conventions in the country!
The Chicago Philharmonic invites you to their Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark in Concert this Saturday (7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.) at the Auditorium Theatre (50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr.) in the Loop as they celebrate the 45th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece. This concert has assembled an impressive team of supporting actors combined with innovative special effects techniques by Industrial Light & Magic for an evening you soon won’t forget!
One Tail at a Time invites you to their 17th annual Houndstooth Ball this Saturday (5 p.m.-11 p.m.) at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St.) in the West Loop. This dog-friendly gala features a live auction during the dinner program along with a silent auction and raffles for both in-person and virtual attendees to raise money in support of One Tail at a Time’s foster pets, rescue work, and community support programs. Plus, new for 2026, this event will be assigning dinner guests to tables this year. Not only is this an evening for you to win big but also to save lives at the same time!
Showcasing the abundance of great restaurants throughout their neighborhood, the Andersonville Restaurant Week wraps up this Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-10 p.m.) at the Clark Street Corridor. Come support small businesses by trying a new spot or exploring diverse cuisine or fine dining in the Andersonville neighborhood. A wide variety of their restaurants offer a $30, $45, or $60 special prix fixe menus (prices vary by location) for you and your family to enjoy a meal out together!
Let’s Play Ball and Fly Some W’s This Weekend!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
