Kick-off this weekend in Chicago, March 21-23, with West Town Restaurant Week, Holi festivities, local markets, a spring wellness fair, and more!
West Town Restaurant Week
West Town Restaurant Week is here! Beginning this Friday, local Chicago restaurants will be offering exclusive prix fixe menus, discounts, complimentary drinks, and more. If you’re looking for an affordable dining option in Chicago this weekend, this is the perfect chance to try some of the most talked-about spots. The West Town Restaurant Week runs through March 29.
Vintage House Chicago Store Opening
Head to the Vintage House store opening this weekend in Chicago, March 21st-23rd! There will be an opening party on Friday from 4-9; then, the store will be opening from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
🗓️ When: March 21–23
📍 Where: 1433 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Artist Panel: Letters Beyond Form
This weekend in Chicago, type designers and letterform creators Kelsey Clellan of Heart & Bone Signs and Sir Charles and Jackson Showalter-Cavanaugh of Okay Type will have a conversation about their work for the Design Museum of Chicago’s exhibition, “Letters Beyond Form.”
They will discuss their creative processes, inspirations, and techniques used to push the boundaries of typography. This discussion offers a special opportunity to hear directly from the creators who bring letters to life.
Learn more and register to attend here.
🗓️ When: March 21st, 6-8 p.m.
📍 Where: Design Museum of Chicago, 72 E. Randolph St.
Woodlawn Wellness: Free Community Yoga
Are you looking for a free activity this weekend in Chicago? Join the yoga community this Saturday for a one-hour guided yoga session led by the Blue Lotus School of Yoga. This event is open to individuals of all ages and skill levels. Yoga mats will be provided, and light refreshments will be available after the class.
🗓️ When: March 22nd, 8:30-9:45 a.m. and 10-11:15 a.m.
📍 Where: Metrosquash, 6100 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Ravenswood Community Farmers Market
Say goodbye to the Ravenswood Farmers Market this weekend in Chicago! (Not actually, but this is the final indoor winter market). Buy from local vendors, including Tamales Express, Patyk Farms, Hilary’s Cookies, Lincoln Ice Cream, Nonie’s Artisan Honey, Pride Coffee, Gather Good Food, Urban Pooch, and more.
🗓️ When: March 22nd, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
📍 Where: Ravenswood Evangelical Covenant Church, 4900 N. Damen Ave.
Holi At Navy Pier
Holi celebrations are back on in Navy Pier’s beer garden. The celebration features live music, dance, interactive programming in the Aon Grand Ballroom, and iconic powder throwing.
🗓️ When: March 22nd, 1-5 p.m.
📍 Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave.
Experience the heritage of Lao Cuisine with Ommi and Về Lại
Ommi and Về Lại are putting together a one-night-only culinary experience celebrating the homegrown flavors of Lao cuisine. Taking place this weekend in Chicago at See You Soon in the Kimball Arts Center, this intimate dinner will highlight the warmth and nostalgia of homestyle Lao cooking as Chef Alvis Huynh crafts a meal inspired by his mother’s home recipes.
Book your reservation here.
🗓️ When: March 22nd, 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Where: See You Soon, 1757 N Kimball Ave Unit 203C
Spring Wellness Fair
Head to the lakefront this weekend in Chicago to celebrate the start of spring! At the Spring Wellness Fair, there will be health and fitness demonstrations, boating safety information, vendors, a drum circle led by JoY, and brunch provided by Ronda’s Ridiculous Waffles.
🗓️ When: March 23rd, 6:30 a.m.
📍 Where: Jackson Park Yacht Club, 6400 S. Promontory Drive
Get Your Game on at Elston Electric, the Salt Shed’s New Arcade Bar
Video game enthusiasts and music lovers alike have another place to have fun in Chicago at Elston Electric!
The new arcade bar inside the Salt Shed is launching this Saturday, March 22, with a free grand opening celebration from 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
From the creators of the Logan Arcade, the new venue will offer a mix of retro and modern games, along with a full bar and food options. Learn more here.
Another Vegan Market
The Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen is hosting a vegan market this weekend in Chicago. The market will feature a variety of vegan food and drinks in an arcade bar setting. Vendors will include the Michelin-trained comfort food pop-up Herbivore, Karla Adora Morales’ Latin fusion pop-up Amor y Sofrito, the organic catering business Libby’s Corner, and The Vulgar Vegan Cupcakes.
🗓️ When: March 23rd, 12 p.m.–4 p.m.
📍 Where: Emporium Arcade Bar, Logan Square, 2363 N. Milwaukee Ave.