3 Events You Don’t Want to Miss in January 2019
January isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite time of year here in Chicago, but that doesn’t mean that you have stay at home all winter waiting for Spring to arrive. In Chicago, we are pretty good at having fun, and January 2019 is no exception. This month, there are plenty of events going on that will take your mind off the cold. Here are our top three picks:
Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest
January 10-20, 2019
Don’t let winter blues get the best of you! The Chicago Sketch Comedy Fest is happening this month – right on time to help you chase that winter gray away. This is the 18th year of the festival, which says a lot about how much the local community loves this event. Don’t miss your chance to check out more than 100 laugh-out-loud performances, including such familiar faces as Derek Mize and Eric Eikey. Passes are available for single performances, full-day access, or all-festival access.
Cubs Convention
January 18-19, 2019
Find out everything you need to know about the Cubs’ upcoming season, interact with players, meet the coaches and alumni, and attend a Cubs’ Q&A session! The annual Cubs Convention is packed with activities that will delight any baseball fan, including several interactive exhibits, but for true Cubs fans, this is an absolute must-attend event.
Chicago Restaurant Week
January 25 – February 7, 2019
An annual favorite, Chicago Restaurant Week returns with – count them – 395 participating eateries! During this event (which actually runs for 2 full weeks), all of your favorite restaurants will be offering special dining discounts to help you remember why you love eating there so much! Click the link below to get all the details you need to make the most of the Windy City’s most delicious annual celebration.
If nothing you see here strikes your fancy, don’t despair. As always, there is a long list to choose from this month, and you can see the full event listing over on the TimeOut Chicago Events Calendar.