New year, new you, same Chicago winter. Luckily, the City Cast Chicago team has tips for how to kick off 2024 in the city.
How to Brave January
- 💨 Go outside. Get fresh air at a Polar Plunge, Big Marsh Park adventure day, or on walks with the girls.
- ❄️ Snow is coming sooner or later, so brush up on the best snow shoveling tips and rules of dibs.
Where to Celebrate MLK Day
- 📖 Learn from biographer Jonathan Eig downtown next week.
- 🎶 Pop into a free tribute concert at Nichols Hall in Evanston.
- 🖼️ Celebrate at institutions like the Chicago History Museum, Museum of Industry & Science, and Hyde Park Art Center Jan. 15.
- 👋 Spend the holiday participating in days of service in Bronzeville, North Lawndale, and at the Dan Ryan Woods.
Soul & Smoke in Avondale will participate in Chicago Restaurant Week. (Courtesy of Choose Chicago)
Dive into the Food Scene
- 🍽️ Chicago Restaurant Week is a 17-day celebration of deals and specials from across more than 350 local restaurants starting Jan. 19. I cannot lie: I have RPM Steak on the brain.
- 🏆 The Jean Banchet Awards recognizes talent in the city’s food industry. Winners will be announced at this year’s ceremony Jan. 28.
Enjoy Live Music
- 🎸 For almost 20 years, Chicagoans have supported indie venues in the dead of winter at the Tomorrow Never Knows Fest. This year’s five-day event starts Jan. 17.
🎧 Plus, bring more art into your life
