Winter is the perfect time to go virtual! There is nothing better than experiencing an event while cozying up on the couch with a blanket and hot chocolate. Our city has so many activities coming up that you can experience in your own home. Grab a computer and get comfortable because here are some events you don’t want to miss!
Virtual Yoga at Garfield Park Conservatory
It is no debate that 2020 was a stressful year. Luckily, Garfield Park Conservatory is helping us leave some of that stress behind with their virtual yoga classes! Get your yoga mats ready because there are free classes every Saturday. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a yoga expert because ALL are welcome! Make sure to register ahead of time!
Virtual Sea Otter Encounter at Shedd Aquarium
Come face to face with some of the seas’ most adorable creatures. Shedd Aquarium is allowing you to meet the sea otters virtually with their new virtual sea otter encounter. Get up close to a sea otter play session and watch them dive, vocalize, groom, and socialize. This 40-minute virtual session will take place on Zoom for only $49.95 per person!
Boka Group Virtual Cooking Classes
Connect with award winning chefs for a hands-on cooking class in your own kitchen! Boka Group will be hosting interactive Zoom cooking classes to give you restaurant quality dishes at home! Each class will include a full kit of ingredients and will be led by one of their talented chefs! You gain a fun experience and a delicious dinner for two. Sign up to one of their convenient times and feel free to bring questions!
ComedySportz Chicago: Virtually Live!
Looking for a laugh? ComedySportz is ready to make you laugh in your own living room. Laugh every weekend with one of their virtual signature shows! Shows are FREE on Friday and Saturday nights to make your weekends extra funny. It is the perfect ending to a stressful week!
Notorious RBG Virtual Tour from Illinois Holocaust Museum
Join the Illinois Holocaust Musuem on their virtual tour of the Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg exhibit. This exhibit based on the New York Times bestselling book takes you on a lively exploration of Justice Ginsburg’s life. Learn about her many roles in society such as a wife,mother,student,lawyer, and judge. These virtual group tours of the exhibit will be available through February 20th!
Virtual Chicago Cultural Center Tours
The Chicago Cultural Center has gone virtual! Join them on one of their new virtual tours of “The People’s Palace”. Each tour will cover the history and the ravishing architecture of the Chicago Cultural Center. Tours will take place on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month!
Put your jeans back in the drawer and put on a pair of your favorite sweats. This winter season can be done completely online!
Written By: Megan Collins