IF YOU'RE FEELING UN-ROMANTIC- CHECK OUT DRUNK SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET- THE GREATEST (DRUNK) LOVE STORY EVER TOLD at The Lion Theatre in Chicago at 182 N Wabash Ave. One professional actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major role in Shakespeare’s greatest love story: Romeo & Juliet. Hilarity and mayhem ensue while the remaining sober actors try to keep the script on track. Every show is different depending on who is drinking…and what they’re drinking!  Craft cocktails are available for purchase and delivered to your seat throughout the show. For tix and more info: @drunkmayhem

IF YOU'RE CELEBRATING GALENTINE'S DAY: Check out the Galentine's Brunch at Leed's Public House this weekend in Michigan City, Indiana! This year’s featured vendors are NJ Jewels (permanent jewelry), Status Glow Hand Made Candles, and DryRain Boutique. They’ll have their pop-up shops set up so that you can shop to support these women-owned, local businesses!
Reservations for groups of 6 or more are recommended; smaller groups will be sat on a first-come, first-served basis- but you are welcome to grab a drink and shop if there is a wait! For tix and more info: @leedspublichouse

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOME NEW WHEELS: Check out the Chicago Auto Show this weekend and next at McCormick Place. The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 118th edition of the Chicago Auto Show. passenger cars, trucks, sport-utility vehicles, minivans, and experimental and concept cars.  In total, the 2026 Chicago Auto Show boasts hundreds of different vehicles from more than two dozen different manufacturers. In addition, you’ll find numerous automotive accessories, auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles, project cars, antique and collector vehicles, and interactive exhibits. For tix and more info: @thechicagoautoshow