CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Happy February, Chicago! From Valentine's Day to Super Bowl Sunday and everything in between, there is a ton of things to do and celebrate this month! Plus, a lot of new shows and exhibits are opening up. In terms of the forecast this month, it looks like we will see a typical February in Chicago - winter is here, more snow and cold temperatures are coming, so be sure to bundle up if you are heading out and always tune-in for the latest traffic and weather.
Looking for things to do? If you haven't already checked out Immersive Van Gogh, be sure to do so before it closes Feb. 6. If you are looking for a laugh, Bachelor: The Unauthorized Parody Musical, runs through Feb. 17 at Apollo Theater Chicago. And fast forward to later in the month, there will be two new museum exhibits making their public debut: The Art of the Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry and Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep at the Field Museum. Plus, to replace Immersive Van Gogh at Lighthouse Artspace, Frida: Immersive Dream opens Feb. 24!
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For sports fans, the Chicago Bulls season is in full force, so why not catch a game at the United Center this month? In February, they are set to host the 76ers, Suns, Timberwolves, Thunder, Spurs, Kings, Hawks, and Grizzlies! Additionally, at the United Center, the Chicago Blackhawks are on the ice. They have scheduled home games that include contests against Blue Jackets, Stars, Panthers, Devils, and Blues. Meanwhile, the Bengals and the Rams are meeting for the first time in the Super Bowl. Super Bowl LVI takes place Sunday, Feb. 13 at 5:30 p.m.
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Here's a look at things to do this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs:
Immersive Van Gogh
Step inside of Starry Night and The Bedroom in Arles with the help of more than 75 digital projectors in this high-tech exhibition that explores the work of Vincent Van Gogh. Designed by the Italian creative team that worked on the "Atelier des Lumières" exhibitions in Paris, "Immersive Van Gogh" covers 35-foot walls with animated versions of the Dutch painters work, accompanied by a score that blends electronic and classical compositions. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Now through Feb. 6
Cost: $39.99+
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Bachelor: The Unauthorized Parody Musical
Chicago, will you accept this rose?
With more drama than a group date, more surprises than a rose ceremony, and more musical numbers than any season of the show, Bachelor: The Unauthorized Parody Musical, written by Richelle Meiss with music by Sam Johnides & Tony Gonzalez, premieres Jan. 13, and runs through Feb. 17 at Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Whether you love "The Bachelor," only watch "The Bachelor" with your girlfriend, or have never seen “The Bachelor,” get ready to fall in love with this musical. Who will get the final rose? Who will go home heartbroken? And how many Bachelor jokes can they cram into a 75-minute musical? You’ll just have to come pick up your rose and find out! MORE INFO.
Where: Apollo Theater Chicago, located at 2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
When: Now through Feb. 17
Cost: $29+
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Chicago Auto Show
First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 114th edition of the Chicago Auto Show.
All Chicago Auto Show exhibits are held in the McCormick Place complex. Exhibitions include multiple world and North American introductions; a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars. In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles will be on display. Additionally, attendees will also have the opportunity to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and project, antique and collector cars. MORE INFO.
Where: McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago
When: Feb. 12-20, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Feb. 21, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Cost: $15 adults; $10 seniors 62+; $10 children 4-12; Children 3 and under FREE
Blue Man Group
Blue Man Group will welcome colder temperatures this fall and holiday season with an expanded performance schedule at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. The added performances include Blue Man Group Chicago’s first-ever shows on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, bringing louder drummer boys and not so silent nights to Chicago locals and visitors alike this holiday season.
Blue Man Group originally debuted at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1997. A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology. MORE INFO.
Where: Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St.
When: Tickets available for select dates now through February 2022
Cost: Ticket prices range from $49 – $89
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The Office Experience
Fans of The Office will be transported to the world of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company, as The Office Experience is set to make its debut in Chicago on Friday, Oct. 15. The interactive two-story experience features 17 rooms filled with original props and costumes, set re-creations, and more as fans visit Scranton Business Park and other sites associated with the beloved series. Guests will be able to take pictures throughout the Dunder Mifflin office including Pam’s desk, Michael’s office, and Ryan’s closet, as well as Schrute Farms. Fans will also relive iconic episodes and memorable moments, such as Kevin’s Chili Spill and Beach Day, in the largest official interactive fan experience based on The Office. MORE INFO.
Where: The Shops at North Bridge on the Magnificent Mile, 540 N. Michigan Ave.
When: Now through March 27
Cost: $37.50 plus taxes and fees
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Ice Skating at Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon
The Maggie Daley ice skating ribbon, located at 337 E. Randolph St., is slated to open Nov. 19, weather permitting, with Van Gogh-inspired visuals on the ice provided by Immersive Van Gogh Chicago, the blockbuster immersive experience seen by more than 3.5 million visitors since its North American debut last year.
This year, skaters will be able to glide across sunflowers and 'Starry Night' brush strokes, as they take part in a unique and exciting winter experience for all ages.
Reservations for the opening skate are now available online. The ice will be open seven days a week with four sessions a day; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. MORE INFO.
Where: Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon, 337 E. Randolph St.
When: Now through March, weather dependent
Cost: Prices begin at $16 for skate times Monday through Thursday and $20 for holidays and skate sessions Friday through Sunday. This price includes a skate rental. If you are bringing your own skates, admission is $5, excluding the 11 a.m. session, which is free for anyone with their own skates.
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Frida: Immersive Dream
Following the success of Immersive Van Gogh, Lighthouse Immersive and Maestro Immersive Art announced their newest immersive art installation, Frida: Immersive Dream, highlighting the art and life of Frida Kahlo, the beloved 20th century Mexican artist best known for compelling self-portraits and radiant pieces inspired by her life in her native country of Mexico.
Frida: Immersive Dream will replace Immersive Van Gogh at Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club, located at 108 W. Germania Pl. The exhibition arrives Feb. 24 and is currently scheduled to run through May 28. Tickets start at $39.99 are on sale now at immersive-frida.com with timed and flexible options available.
Among the works featured in the piece are The Two Fridas (1939), The Wounded Deer (1946), and Diego and I (1946), intermingled with an assortment of photographs, drawings and iconography. Alongside her paintings, Siccardi’s piece also includes photos of Kahlo at various ages and images of figures from Kahlo’s life that influenced her worldview. The projections are shown on Lighthouse Immersive’s massive architectural canvas, using state-of-the-art projectors for a crisp image and high-quality sound systems that heighten the mood-setting score. MORE INFO.
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace at Germania Club, located at 108 W. Germania Pl.
When: Feb. 24 through May 28
Cost: $39.99+
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The Infinite Wrench
At The Infinite Wrench, you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes; written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irreverent, terrifying, or a song; all are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays every week, The Infinite Wrench is The Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of live performance and speak to those unreached or unmoved by traditional theater.
The Infinite Wrench is recommended for audience members 14 and older. Performances are weekly on Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m., at The Neo-Futurist Theater, located at 5153 N. Ashland. Performances of The Infinite Wrench are priced at $10. Note: walkup tickets are available with cash or card. MORE INFO.
Where: The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N. Ashland
When: Now through 2022
Cost: $10
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Teatro ZinZanni
Teatro ZinZanni is excited to announce the opening of their brand-new production on Jan. 27, at the Spiegeltent ZaZou, located on the 14th floor of the Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop. The whirlwind of live comedy, music, and cirque served with a multi-course gourmet feast is back! Randolph Entertainment LLC presents a new international cast of characters performing astounding acts and bringing audience members a unique, immersive dining and live entertainment experience. Tickets are on sale for shows through Aug. 14, 2022, at ZinZanni.com/Chicago.
It has been a long couple of years of dreams delayed and hopes dashed, but it’s time to move from “What if?” to “Let’s find out!” The new story on stage at TEATRO ZINZANNI... at the finest fine diner in the Chicago Loop - the chef, Madame Z (Chicago’s own Bethany Thomas) and head waiter, Doily (Kevin Kent), have assembled a hardworking restaurant crew of unemployed circus artists from around the world. An old friend comes roaring up on his motorcycle - Phénix (Cunio) - ready to bring their dreams to life. What will they wish for? Guests are invited to remember their own wishes and dreams in this latest Teatro ZinZanni Chicago production. MORE INFO.
Where: Cambria Hotel Chicago, 32 W. Randolph St. (14th Floor)
When: Tickets available for select dates now through August 2022
Cost: Individual tickets, which include a four-course meal, range in price from $119 - $189. Limited à la carte “show-only” tickets will also be available for $69.
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The Art of the Brick at the Museum of Science and Industry
The Art of the Brick, a captivating exhibition featuring intriguing works of art made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world, the LEGO brick, is coming to the Museum of Science and Industry in February.
The critically acclaimed collection of creative and inspiring pieces constructed using only LEGO bricks is created by renowned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya.
Designed to inspire ingenuity and creativity, MSI said The Art of the Brick is the world's largest and most elaborate display of LEGO art featuring more than 100 works. The exhibit features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of some of the world's most famous art masterpieces made exclusively from LEGO bricks like Van Gogh's “Starry Night” and Da Vinci's “Mona Lisa.”
Guests can get up-close and in-person with the fan favorite, Yellow, a life-size sculpture of a man ripping his chest open with thousands of yellow LEGO bricks cascading from the cavity. In addition, guests can walk under a 20-foot-long T-Rex dinosaur skeleton made out of bricks and come face-to-face with its giant LEGO skull. MORE INFO.
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable
Lake Shore Drive
When: Feb. 10 through Sept. 5
Cost: Tickets are $14 for adults and $11 for children (in addition to Museum Entry tickets)
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Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep at the Field Museum
hanks to movies and museums, most people have a pretty good idea of what that world looked like when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, but what about the ones that lived underwater?
Well, you soon may find out. The Field Museum’s newest exhibition, Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep, will give visitors a chance to dive into the other side of the Jurassic period: its seas.
Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep, which opens Feb. 25, will take visitors on an underwater journey to encounter some of the fascinating, fierce, and strange creatures that dominated Earth’s Jurassic seas while dinosaurs ruled the land.
The exhibition features over 100 fossils and models ranging from giant marine reptiles that looked like real-life versions of the Loch Ness Monster to small, strange starfish cousins called sea lilies.
Visitors will come face-to-face with marine predators and other friendly marine life of the Jurassic seas through real fossils and CGI projections. They will also be able to touch real fossils of shelled creatures from the Jurassic, feel the textures of replicated sea creature skins, and explore the features of marine reptiles on interactive touchscreens. MORE INFO.
Where: Field Museum, 1400 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive
When: Feb. 5 through Sept. 5
Cost: Requires a Discovery or All-Access Pass for entry.
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Human+Nature
The Morton Arboretum’s next outdoor art exhibition, Human+Nature, will inspire awe and wonder as it connects people and trees. Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum that will be featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It will be his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world.
On the East Side, a short walk from the Visitor Center, guests will be able to step within a huge female figure, as if into the heart of nature. Continuing along a less than mile-long walk, they will encounter a majestic maternal figure as tall as a tree, and a sculpture of diverse human facial traits interwoven with root structures. On the West Side, two hands joined by intertwining roots will extend near a grove of old oaks, and a towering face will evoke the interconnectedness of humans and trees. Made of concrete, fiberglass, and steel, each sculpture will weigh several metric tons. The largest ground footprint will be 28 feet wide and 37 feet long.
Human+Nature will be included with timed-entry admission to the Arboretum. The exhibition is planned to run for at least one year. MORE INFO.
Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle
When: Through 2022
Cost: Included with timed-entry Arboretum admission
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