Welcome to your weekly dose of 10 things to do in Chicago this weekend!
Each week we highlight amazing events and things to do (at home) so you can plan your weekend.
Event hosts and small businesses have gotten incredibly creative as they’ve switched to shelter in place, and there’s something for everyone.
As the city and suburbs move towards opening, these events will transition from virtual only to those where physical distancing can be safely practiced.
There are theatrical performances, book readings, live streaming concerts, kid-friendly events, fitness classes, and more.
We’ve highlighted ten things to do below, and you can visit our events calendar for even more fun!
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10 Things to do in Chicago This Weekend
July 17 – 19
Phase 4 is here and the city is beginning to open up. While it’s best to be cautious (and ALWAYS WEAR A MASK), this weekend you can dine in a restaurant, take a cruise, and shop at a farmers market. You can also attend a (physically distanced) writers workshop, celebrate pride at Navy Pier, and go on a walking food tour. For stay-at-home activities, we’ve got a Zumba class and an inside look at the InterContinental. There are even a couple of hybrids: explore a bird patch and then chat with fellow birders on Zoom, and see a movie from the comfort of your car.
It’s a weekend that’s typical Chicago: fun, creative, and diverse!
Please note that all events are subject to change.
Chicago Classic Lake Tour: 40-Minute Sightseeing Cruise
Lake cruises are back!
Free Workouts from Millennium Park
Saturday
Get your Zumba on with this free virtual workout from Millennium Park.
Factories to Calories Fulton Market Food Tour
Saturday 12:30pm
Explore the dramatic transformations of this industrial-to-chic neighborhood while sampling delicious gourmet foods.
Mama Delia Opens
Friday
If you're going to open a restaurant during a pandemic, do it with style. This new spot is using towering tropical plants to provide natural barriers between tables.
Write It Like It’s Hot: A Writer Workshop by Marco The Poet
Saturday, 10am
Bring your lawn chair, notebooks, pens, paper, book ideas, poems, songs, raps, short essays, and novels and engage in a writers workshop led by Marco The Poet.
Uncork the Archives: Virtually Tour the InterContinental Hotel
Friday, 5pm
If you've never been inside the InterContinental Chicago (and even if you have), this tour will blow you away. So many stories!
Editor's note: I've taken a tour of the InterContinental with Hillary, and she is WONDERFUL. She really knows her stuff and explains architecture in a fun, entertaining way.
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61st Street Farmers Market, Outdoors!
Saturday 9am
At the market you can expect to find: fruits, veggies, bread, eggs, cheese, meats, baked goods! You can also find prepared seasonal food, preserves, honey, cider, salsa, sauces, maple syrup, and more.
Navy Pier Pride
Saturday 1pm to 10pm
Celebrate Pride Month for the fifth consecutive year at Navy Pier.
Patch Chat: Camp Pine Woods
Sunday 6pm
The Camp Pine stewards want to know where the birds are. This Patch Chat is a twofer – bird this beautiful spot to share your sightings with the stewardship team and to prepare for our Patch Chat Zoom discussion.
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