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🎭 Your guide to Chicago Theatre Week
February 6, 2025 · — Ava Wojnowski
Hello everyone! With the freezing rain and snow creeping in, the last thing many of us want to do is work out outside. That’s why our team chatted with fitness director Seobia Rivers about her realistic guide to working out in the city. Might I recommend an ice bath afterward to recover? 🥶
What's CITY Talking About?
Three Women Sexually Assaulted on Northwest Side
Police are looking for a man who they say assaulted three women in separate incidents in Logan Square. One woman is speaking out about being attacked at knifepoint, expressing concern for other women in the neighborhood. [Sun-Times]
NWSL Creates Player Fund to Resolve Abuse Lawsuit
After allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2021, players who experienced abuse will receive payments from a $5 million fund. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul will be among the officials who can now oversee changes and fine the league. [ESPN]
- The Chicago Red Stars coach at the time was fired and has since received a lifetime ban from the league. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
New Community Hub Coming to Austin
The Aspire Center community hub will open this summer in the former Emmet Elementary School. The new development will include a workforce training center and offices for community groups and the Cook County Public Defender. [Block Club]
- Vacant for years, Emmet Elementary was one of the 50 schools that closed in 2013. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Feb. 6
- 🎭 Chicago Theatre Week Opening | Various Times | $15+ | Citywide
- 🥳 Valentine’s Day Party (13+) | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free | Hegewisch
- 🌲 Tiny Tot Adventures | 10 a.m. | Free | Dan Ryan Woods
- 💟 Heart Health Screening | 2:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | North Lawndale
- 👃 Valentine’s Perfume Pop-Up | 5-7 p.m. | Varies | West Town
- ♥️ LGBTQ+ Speed Dating | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $25 | Wicker Park
- 🎤 Nessa Barrett | 7:30 p.m. | 37+ | The Salt Shed
- 🏅 Chicago Comedy Awards | 8 p.m. | $10 | Logan Square
- 🎵 Ivy Ford | 9 p.m. | $15 | South Loop
Friday, Feb. 7
- 🧩 Puzzlemania for Adults | 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Free | Bronzeville
- 🖌️ Valentine’s Craft Market Opening | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Free | Gurnee
- ♥️ Valentine’s Day Card Signing & Social Gathering (18+) | 1-3 p.m. | Free | Edgewater
- 🎵 Cultural Jam | 1-5 p.m. | Free | Galewood
- 🕯️ Valentine’s Day Candlelight Walk | 6-8:30 p.m. | Free | South Holland
- 🎻 Folk Festival Opening | 8 p.m. | $30 | Hyde Park
- 🎭 Las Leonas | 8:30 p.m. | $29+ | Jefferson Park
- 🤣 Chicago’s Best Stand-Up | 11:30 p.m. | $35 | Lakeview
See ya tomorrow! Happy almost Friday :)
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