It's the calm weekend before the big holiday coming up next weekend. So why not fill it up with some wonderful events happening throughout the city! There something for everyone this weekend including Chicago Psych Fest at Hideout, Haymarket's Sausagefest, and so much more!
Let's get on with your curated weekend!
ART GALLERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
- All Star Press is constantly putting up new prints for you to decorate your space with! RIGHT NOW they are showing "ParkLife" BY Blake Jones and Friends!
- Chicago Gamespace is the perfect spot to check out the hairy present and future of the gaming realm!
- Rotofugi is the perfect nexus of art and toys! Head over to see what new pieces of art they have in stock and on display in their gallery space! Right Now they're showing Further Isn't Far Enough, Paintings and Prints by Chuck U!
- WNDR Museum is an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience designed to ignite your curiosity! See exhibits like the Light Floor, Try to Get Higher, and the Digital Gallery.
- Garfield Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens! See what current exhibits are on display now.
- Lincoln Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens
EVENTS THIS WEEKEND!
FRIDAY & SATURDAY MARCH 6 & 7
Rupture & Repair @ Free Street Theater in the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse, 1419 W. Blackhawk St., Floor 3, Friday 7pm, & Saturday 2pm
WHAT: A one-of-a-kind theatrical exploration of conflict resolution.
SO WHAT: Free Street artist-in-residence Tanuja Jagernauth and co-creators Marilyn Carteno, Kirsten Baity, and Marya Spont-Lemus partnered with F.L.Y. Radical Therapy for Rupture & Repair, a 50-minute show that tells the stories of three different conflicts told through puppetry, movement and text. Read our review of Rupture & Repair.
NOW WHAT: This show is free/pay what you can at the door; tickets may be reserved for $5.
Rosemont Restaurant Week 2026 @ Various Restaurants, Various Times
WHAT: A great way to explore cuisine and fine dining at restaurants throughout Rosemont
SO WHAT: Take a break from eating at home and make the trek out to Rosemont as they celebrate foodies with their Restaurant Week! Restaurants will highlight their dining options with special prix-fixe menus to enjoy at a variety of price points and with tons of other activities and places to stay in Rosemont, you can make a little staycation out of it!
NOW WHAT: Head over to their website and check out all the participating restaurants and their offer
Chicago Psych Fest: 16th Anniversary @ The Hideout, 1354 W Wabansia Ave. 8:00PM, 21+
WHAT: Trippy music to expand your mind
SO WHAT: The 15th installment of the psychedelic focused fest, organized by Plastic Crimewave, is back with an impressive and intense lineup over two nights at the Hideout. Some of the best local bands will be on hand to astound you with their unique sounds. Check out the lineups below!
- Friday, March 6
- Gary Higgins
- Ana Johnson
- Singleman Affair
- DJ Psychedalex
- Saturday March 7
- Natural Information Society
- Glyders
- Kevin King / Shravan Raghuram Duo
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $43 for Friday night or Saturday night! Two-day passes are $69! Go and experience the oddest and most enjoyable sounds Chicago has to offer!
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 6 - MARCH 8 (& BEYOND)
The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench @ The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N Ashland, Friday and Saturday 10:30pm, Sunday 7pm, 16+
WHAT: Quick plays live and online!
SO WHAT: The Neo-Futurists' Infinite Wrench is an ongoing, ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes for a live audience.
NOW WHAT: Join the Neo-Futurists this weekend for $15-20! The Infinite Wrench and more is also available over at their Patreon!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
Sausagefest @ Haymarket Pub & Brewery, 737 W Randolph St., Noon - 4pm
WHAT: Beer, Sausage, and good times!
SO WHAT: Get your fill of tasty encased meats and even tastier beers at this fun event at Haymarket. You'll have a chance to try a huge variety of sausage and even more craft brew selections to wash them down! Then you'll get to vote on the best meaty treat!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $65 for this great day of food and drinks!
THE WHOLE CURATED WEEKEND & BEYOND
Chicago Flamenco Festival @ Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio, Various times
WHAT: Chicago Flamenco Festival returns for another year of beautiful dancing
SO WHAT: With a focus on the preservation and presentation of the multi-cultural art form of flamenco, this incredible festival brings together the world’s finest flamenco artists for a month of live performances, workshops, lectures, and films! Head over to their website for a full list of events!
NOW WHAT: Get your schedule of flamenco dance performance sorted with links to all the shows here!
Chicago Irish Film Festival @ AMC NEWCITY and Your Place (your favorite spot to watch a movie at home), Various Times
WHAT: A little cinematic trip to Ireland.
SO WHAT: The Chicago Irish Film Festival is back for their 27th year of splendid Irish films, spreading the love with both in-person and virtual programming. Boasting an impressive collection of feature-length films, shorts of both the live action and animated variety, and documentary films, Chicago Irish Film Festival is ready to give you a glimpse into the creativity of Irish filmmaking! Check out their full program on their website, includingtheir online programming!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are available now!
Northside Restaurant Week 2026 @ Various Restaurants, Various Times
WHAT: A great way to explore cuisine and fine dining at restaurants throughout the Northside
SO WHAT: Take a break from eating at home and check out some of the great restaurants in the expanded Northside Restaurant Week! Lincoln Square, Ravenswood, Andersonville, Edgewater, Northcenter, Rogers Park, and Uptown restaurants are now included in this fantastic foodie event! Enjoy cuisine from all over the world—from Argentinian, French, and Italian to southern comfort food and beyond. Restaurants will show off their wide array of dining options with special prix-fixe menus to enjoy.
NOW WHAT: Head over to their website and check out all the [participating restaurants and their offering
Weekend Shows @ Lincoln Hall & Schubas, 2424 N Lincoln Ave & 3159 N Southport Ave, various times, 18+
WHAT: A full weekend of amazing shows at Schubas and Lincoln Hall!
SO WHAT: Lincoln Hall and Schubas are some of our favorite venues in the city and they always have something great going on. This weekend is the start of their month long festival TNK, so you can check out what those show have going on just above this!
- 3/5 - Schubas Open Mic HOSTED BY SHARRON PALM and SAM SELBY @ Schubas (Upstairs)
- 3/5 - Buffalo Traffic Jam + Mor @ Schubas
- 3/5 - DIFFA Chicago Presents Lip Sync for Life 2026 @ Lincoln Hall
- 3/6 - Winston Surfshirt + Smooth Rogers @ Schubas
- 3/6 - Meet Me Upstairs Presents: Clark Street Jams Wolfgang Amididas + Ross Kelly @ Schubas (Upstairs)
- 2/28 - Acopia + Sex Week @ Schubas
- 3/7 - Spiritual Cramp + GUV + Imploders + Fuerza Bruta @ Lincoln Hall
- 3/1 - High Five Presents to you, deary + daarling + Yours, Mookie + Laceles @ Schubas
NOW WHAT: Head out to Schubas & Lincoln Hall and enjoy this great lineup of shows!
Movies on the Big Screen and Home @ Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, various times
WHAT: A great way to support a great local movie theater
SO WHAT: The Music Box Theatre recently underwent some great renovations, and it's ready for all your movie needs with some excellent films like Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie,2026 Oscar Nominated Animated Short Films, 2026 Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films, For Worse (Featuring a post-film Q&A with Amy Landecker and Bradley Whitford moderated by John Records Landecker), Sirat (Director Oliver Laxe and Screenwriter Santiago Fillol in attendance for a post-film Q&A), The Right Track (Featuring a post-film panel discussion with Janet Jensen, Brenda Myers-Powell, and Brenda Stewart), Eephus, Battleship Potemkin (Live accompaniment by Whine Cave (Kent Lambert & Sam Wagster)), a midnight screening of Hundreds of Beavers and so much more!
NOW WHAT: Sit back and enjoy a new film at one of our favorite movie theaters in the city!
Chicago Humanities: New Talks and Video Archives @ Various Locations & Chicago Humanities Festival YouTube channel, your favorite browser or YouTube app, any time you want some inspiration, All Ages
WHAT: Interesting conversations with interesting people!
SO WHAT: Chicago Humanities Festival always brings some of the best ideas to the surface with entertaining programming that captures your imagination. There's tons of talks going on this season, so head over to their website, which is constantly updated with new talks. And be sure to check out their podcast Chicago Humanities Tapes, which features conversations with some of their best presenters and other great humanities-minded minds! Check out their talk with Ed Helms below!
- 3/5 Jokermen Live: Cut Worms with Jeff Tweedy
- 3/24 A Night With Bassist Melissa Auf der Maur @ Salt Shed - Three Top Lounge
- 3/29 An Evening with Senator Cory Booker @ Thalia Hall
- 4/11 R.F. Kuang in Conversation @ First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
- 4/15 Michael Pollan: A World Appears @ Francis W. Parker School
- 4/18 Dr. Ibram X. Kendi: Chain of Ideas @ Ramova
- 4/23 A Night With NPR’s Planet Money @ Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
NOW WHAT: Head over to take a look at their past events here! You should also sign up for their email list to get updates on upcoming talks in 2025
University of Chicago Folk Festival @ Your favorite spot in your home, All Ages
WHAT: A fantastic folk festival
SO WHAT: University of Chicago Folk Festival might have come and gone but their digital presence is still around, making sure the wonderful music reaches as many people as possible! You can check out the past few years of performances on their Facebook page and their YouTube channel any time you want! This past year's performers included Gap Civil, High Fidelity, Lissa Schneckenburger & Garrett Cameron, Ethan Leinwand, Jontavious Willis, Luke Huval Band, Mariachi Flor de Primavera, and more!
NOW WHAT: Head over to their Facebook page and their YouTube channel and enjoy the show! We highly encourage you to donate to help support this fantastic folk festival!
