Ice House: Skate With the Greats at Soldier Field
Take the ice with former Blackhawk greats including Al Secord and Murray Bannerman on a giant rink at Soldier Field.
Indoor cats: After showing up the players on ice, pose for pics and autographs with legends Bobby Hull and Tony Esposito.
Fri 7:30p. Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, South Loop (630-623-5300). $100 here.
Nearby: Little Branch Cafe; Gioco; Eleven City Diner
Murray Time: Woodstock Groundhog Days
Celebrate the 20-year anniversary of Groundhog Day with free screenings and a groundhog in Woodstock, where the movie was filmed.
Tour time: Tour sites where film scenes were shot, from Gobbler’s Knob to the puddle Bill Murray walked in/over.
Fri-Sun. Various locations (815-334-2620). Free to $25 per event here.
Under Cover: Uncle Fatty’s Winter Music Festival
The city’s leading cover bands and DJs provide a soundtrack for drunken debauchery at this weekend-long party.
Getting fishy: Drinking from glasses is passé at this party — you'll have a 42-oz. fishbowl (included with ticket.)
Now thru Sat. Uncle Fatty’s Rum Resort, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave., Lakeview (773-477-3661). $10-30 here.
Nearby: Vaughan’s Pub; Sopranos; Barn & Company
Pre Game: Chi-Town Big Game 5K/10K
Wear your team jersey and burn off Super Bowl calories in reverse at this pre-game morning race around the lakefront.
After hours: The post-race party features live music and a “Clean Comfort Food for Optimal Performance" cooking demo.
Sun 9a. Starts and ends at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, South Loop (312-788-7501). $45-55 here.
Nearby: Little Branch Cafe; Gioco; Eleven City Diner