Arts & Entertainment
No Pants Subway Ride And Sketch Comedy Show: Chicago This Weekend
Whether you're looking for a good laugh or want to shop for some one-of-a-kind jewelry and handmade clothing, you're in luck this weekend.
CHICAGO, IL – Trying to figure out your weekend plans? Check out the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show in Rosemont to plan out your perfect vacay. Or, experience a subway ride like no other along the red line.
Here's what else is going on around the city this weekend:
No Pants Subway Ride
Neighborhood: Loyola
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Experience an L ride like none other with the annual No Pants Subway Ride! Founded by a New York improv group in 2002, the global event celebrates absurdity and welcomes participants to enjoy a good laugh as they ride along the entire train route in their coats, scarves and underwear.
Where: Red line, 1209 W Arthur Ave.
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Plan the perfect getaway by checking out the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show featuring travel experts, educational seminars to answer all your questions and more. The show also includes a dive pool for scuba lessons, camel rides and more fun for the whole family to enjoy. Tickets start at $11.
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd.
When: Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. and Sunday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m.
The Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival
Neighborhood: Lake View
Get a good laugh in at the 18th annual Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival this weekend. With an array of more than 45 diverse acts in total, you can see some of your faves while discovering someone new.
Where: Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont
When: Now through Sunday, Jan. 20 at 9 p.m.
Handmade Market Chicago
Neighborhood: Ukrainian Village
Purchase some one-of-a-kind handmade items at this pop-up shop at The Empty Bottle. Add some fab jewelry, knitted pieces and more to your wardrobe, or pick up some of the other unique hand-crafted items on display while enjoying mimosas and bites.
Where: The Empty Bottle, 1035 N. Western
When: Saturday, Jan. 12 at 12 p.m.
Chance 4 Change Fundraiser and Voter Registration with Amara Enyia
Neighborhood: Logan Square
Undecided about who you plan to vote for in the upcoming mayoral election? Now’s your opportunity to learn a little more about candidate Amara Enyia in her open conversation with Chance the Rapper. See where she stands on the issues that matter to you and register to vote while you’re there! There is a $20 minimum campaign donation to attend.
Where: Emporium, 2636 N. Milwaukee Ave.
When: Saturday, Jan. 12 at 6 p.m.
Photo: Grace DuVal
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