Winter is here with new and varied ways for you to explore around town and online. Here’s a round-up of five activities that we found most interesting this week.
Don’t forget: limited capacities and vaccination requirements apply at many venues. Please check the details and for any updates before finalizing your plans!
Boost Your Energy Levels
Melt away the stress of the work week with a fun and beneficial yoga class by Grateful Yoga. This weekend, attend Cozy Restorative and Yoga Nidra, calming routine that will help give you the boost you need to approach next week with energy. Available in person and online!
Date: Sat, Feb 26
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $30
Location: Grateful Yoga, 1108 Davis St, Evanston and online via Zoom
More Info: clients.mindbodyonline.com
Enjoy a Pint
Don’t miss the Lake County Craft Beer Festival in Grayslake! Featuring craft brewers, wineries, food vendors, axe throwing, and an escape room, there is plenty of fun to be had at this 90s themed beer extravaganza.
Date: Sat, Feb 26
Time: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cost: $50 General Admission
Location: Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
More Info: lcfairgrounds.com
Learn to Identify Trees
Emily Oaks welcomes you to a fun workshop that will teach nature lovers to identify different types of trees. Even in winter, when the leaves have fallen, there is still wonder and fun to be found amongst the trees.
Date: Sat, Feb 26
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: $20/residents | $25/non-residents
Location: Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St, Skokie
More Info: skokieparks.org
Experience Classical Music Live
The Northbrook Symphony and North Shore Chamber Music Festival present Classical Treasures. This one night concert features music by Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn, and is sure to delight classical music lovers!
Date: Sun, Feb 27
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: From $35
Location: Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, 2300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook
More Info: northbrooksymphony.org
See Local Talent Hit the Ice
Don’t miss this year’s ice show extravaganza, On the Red Carpet at Skatium Arena. This year’s theme is “award winning music”. Explore Grammy and Oscar award winning music through the decades set to beautiful ice skating programs.
Date: Sat, Feb 26
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $10
Location: Skatium Ice Arena, 9340 Weber Park Place, Skokie
More Info: skokieparks.org
