THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Let the Madness Begin!
It’s that time of year again where NCAA basketball mayhem takes center stage this weekend in Chicago with March Madness. As it’s said, Let the Madness Begin!
One place to cheer on your school during March Madness is at Time Out Market Chicago (916 W. Fulton Market) in the West Loop. The Market will be showing every game of the tournament for days filled with fun, food, and of course, basketball on their multiple TV screens. Plus, there’s enough space for large groups as well as tons of food and drink options. In addition, you can help determine their next month’s drink special by going to their Instagram account to vote in their Bar Menu Bracket Face-Off throughout the tournament!
Remember there are plenty of great sports bars and taverns with food; however, not all of them cater to March Madness. So, here’s a link to Chicago’s Best Bars to Watch March Madness.
As you may or may not know, this Saturday’s and Sunday’s games are the Elite Eight. Then the Women’s Final Four takes place on Friday, April 4, with the Final on Sunday, April 6, and the Men’s Final Four takes place on Saturday, April 5, in San Antonio (6:09 p.m. and 8:49 p.m. on CBS) with the National Championship Game on Monday, April 7, in San Antonio (8:50 p.m. on CBS).
So, how’s your bracket holding up? If not so good, there’s always next year!
For those who prefer not to partake in or even know what March Madness is, here are some suggestions for your weekend entertainment.
There’s still time to grab special discounts and prix fixe menus from participating businesses as the 2nd annual West Town Restaurant Week wraps up this Saturday. Enjoy some mouthwatering favorites such as Korean chicken nuggets, Alaskan king crab legs, savory samosas, and more as both your taste buds and wallet will thank you. It’s your last chance to taste the best of Chicago’s buzzy West Town neighborhood!
Join Saatchi Art’s touring art fair, The Other Art Fair, this Saturday (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-6 p.m.) at Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.) in the Lakeview neighborhood where they reframe art and how you experience it. This art fair combines affordable (prices start at around $100) and original artworks from over 115 emerging artists with immersive installations. Plus, in between browsing sessions, grab a snack and drink while enjoying performances and DJs. Here, art is for everyone not just the elite!
Another art form takes place this Saturday (11 a.m.-11 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-8 p.m.) with the 15th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (5555 N. River Rd.) in Rosemont. This biggest tattoo convention returns with renowned tattoo artists in the industry; a wide range of vendors offering everything from jewelry to clothing to artwork; thrilling sideshow entertainment; live human suspension; and more. Here’s your opportunity to celebrate and show off your body art and perhaps even add a few new ones from nationally known artists who have been featured on the Ink Master TV series!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
