MLK Weekend in Chicago.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

The best mlk weekend in Chicago, chosen one at a time. Ask me for something more specific.

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Building Tours

Building Tours

Fri, Jan 15 · 1:15 PM

Chicago Loop

Free architecture deep-dives

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants

Poetry Pop-up: Lives of Plants

Thu, Jan 21 · 10:00 AM

Near South Side

Typewriter poetry in the galleries

Wild Horses

Wild Horses

Sat, Jan 16 · 8:00 PM

Evanston

Dusty folk & harmonies

One time only
Seth Meyers: Live!

Seth Meyers: Live!

Sat, Jan 16 · 5:00 PM

Chicago Loop

Late night host live

One time only

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Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

Taste of Chicago's Chinatown Food Tours

Fri, Jan 15 · 11:30 AM

South Loop

Guided eats & hidden corners

Carillon Tower Tours

Carillon Tower Tours

Fri, Jan 15 · 11:30 AM

Hyde Park

Gothic tower climbs

Bluefin Tuna Experience

Bluefin Tuna Experience

Wed, Jan 20 · 5:30 PM

Chicago Loop • $$$$

Interactive tuna feast

Fall/Winter Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

Fall/Winter Friday Nights at the Dearborn Observatory

Fri, Jan 15 · 8:00 PM

Evanston

Historic dome stargazing

Classics of Women's Literature Book Group

Classics of Women's Literature Book Group

Mon, Jan 18 · 7:00 PM

Andersonville

Smart reads, deeper cuts

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How are these mlk weekend in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is this list up to date?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on.

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