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To ensure you can make the most of your weekend, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do in Chicago from November 13th to November 16th!
Culinary Care’s “Gourmand Gala”
Start your weekend at the Culinary Care’s “Gourmand Gala”! The Chicago-based non-profit delivering free restaurant-prepared meals to cancer patients undergoing treatment is hosting its annual Gourmand Gala today, Thursday, November 13, at Chicago’s Union Station.
The gala is Culinary Care’s largest fundraiser of the year and will feature 30+ tasting tables from James Beard award-winning chefs, Michelin-starred restaurants, North America’s 50 Best Bars winners, and Chicago culinary institutions and upstarts.
Purchase last-minute tickets to the Culinary Care Gourmand Gala here.
Date: Thursday, November 13
IllumiBrew at The Morton Arboretum
Experience Illumination: Tree Lights at IllumiBrew this weekend! IllumiBrew features 18 tastings of seasonal beers, ciders, and meads along a one-mile trail.
Date: Friday, November 14
Source/Field Museum Eras After Dark: A Field Museum Homecoming
The Field Museum will host an after-hours 21+ event on Friday, November 14, from 6 to 10 p.m. Visitors can explore themed lounges, enjoy cocktails, and wander through exhibits.
Date: Friday, November 14
Lycée French Market
The 21st Annual Lycée French Market returns this weekend in Chicago on November 15-16. This free two-day event features more than 75 local and French artisan vendors, a French bistro, and live entertainment.
Date: November 14-15
Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market
Center on Halsted is hosting its first Fa La La Fabulous Holiday Market this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The free event will feature more than 40 queer and ally-owned small businesses offering handmade gifts and holiday goods.
Date: Saturday, November 15
Source/Randolph Street Market Festival Randolph Street Market Festival
If you’re looking for something unique to do, head to Randolph Street Market Festival this weekend!
This beloved event features over 125 vendors offering designer fashion, estate jewelry, retro home furnishings, artisan gifts, and more. It’s the perfect winter market with hot cocoa, live entertainment, and seasonal cocktails, making this a must-visit.
Dates: November 15–16
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