An exhibit at the Art Institute that celebrates food, an acoustic music festival, and ice skating at Millennium Park; Chicago Tonight knows what’s going on this weekend.
Art and Appetite: Painting, Culture, and Cuisine
Fans of both food and art will enjoy a new exhibit that opened at The Art Institute of Chicago this week. Art and Appetite: Painting, Culture, and Cuisine explores the history and evolution of the American spirit through food. Showcasing more than 100 paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts from the 18th through the 20th century, the exhibit is open through January 27, 2014. For more information, click here, and watch Chicago Tonight on Tuesday to learn more about the exhibit.
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 443-3600
Millennium Park - McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Grab a jacket and head to Millennium Park this weekend for some free ice skating, followed by a cup of hot chocolate. The McCormick Tribune Ice Rink, located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets, opened to the public this week. A popular winter attraction, the rink has drawn more than 100,000 skaters over the last 12 years. This weekend, the rink is open on Friday from 12:00 to 10:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm, and Sunday from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm. Skate rentals cost $10, and lockers are available for $1. For more information, click here.
Millennium Park, McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
This weekend, the Wicker Park/Bucktown Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual ChillFest, which celebrates the musical and creative heritage of both communities. The event includes more than 100 acoustic performances that will take place at 32 different venues throughout both Wicker Park and Bucktown. Venues include Subterranean, Alliance Bakery, Feast Restaurant & Bar, and more. For a full list of artists and venues, click here.
Get in the holiday spirit this weekend by catching a showing of A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theatre. The play opens on Saturday, and features Tom Creamer’s adaptation of Charles Dickens’ timeless tale. The whole family will enjoy “the electrifying arrival of the ghosts and the jubilant musical numbers” in Goodman’s staging of the classic Christmas story. For more information, click here.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 443-3800
Vintage Garage Holiday Market
Those who are on the hunt for unique holiday gifts this year may find what they're looking for at the Vintage Holiday Market in Edgewater. With a wide collection of clothing, jewelry, furniture, advertising memorabilia, games, appliances, glassware and electronics, this market has something for everyone. The two-day event, which takes place at a storefront at North Broadway and West Granville, also includes an ugly sweater contest. The holiday market takes place on Saturday and Sunday, November 16 and 17 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information, click here.
Vintage Garage Holiday Market
1134 W. Granville
Chicago, IL 60660
