Featured Events in Chicago in February, 2025 (February Updated)

Experience an unforgettable evening with Taylor Tomlinson at The Chicago Theatre on February 12, 2025, as part of her "Save Me Tour". Known for her sharp wit and relatable humor, Taylor Tomlinson is sure to leave you laughing throughout the night. The Chicago Theatre, located at 175 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60601, provides the perfect backdrop for this comedic event. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see one of the rising stars in the stand-up comedy scene. Secure your tickets now for Taylor Tomlinson: The Save Me Tour in Chicago.

At this event, organized by the Phytological Critique research project at the Neubauer Collegium, visiting writer Matt Bell will present on his experiences as an author and critic in the emerging genre of climate fiction, drawing on examples from science fiction, fantasy, and other literary genres. As Amitav Ghosh wrote, “The climate crisis is also a crisis of culture, and thus of the imagination –and so the climate crisis must also require imaginative approaches and solutions. What new art forms or story shapes or philosophies or other intellectual technologies might we invent to help us make a better future together? A livestream of this event will be available via Zoom. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Matt Bell is the author most recently of the novel Appleseed (a New York Times notable book) and the craft book Refuse to Be Done, a guide to novel writing, rewriting, and revision. He is also the author of the novels Scrapper and In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, as well as the short story collection A Tree or a Person or a Wall, a nonfiction book about the classic video game Baldur's Gate II, and several other titles. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Esquire, Tin House, Fairy Tale Review, American Short Fiction, Orion,and many other publications. A native of Michigan, he teaches creative writing at Arizona State University. Image: Book cover courtesy of the author. Information Source: Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society | University of Chicago | eventbrite

At this event, organized by the Phytological Critique research project at the Neubauer Collegium, visiting writer Matt Bell will discuss his experiences as an author and critic in the emerging genre of climate fiction, drawing on examples from science fiction, fantasy, and other literary genres. As Amitav Ghosh wrote, “The climate crisis is also a crisis of culture, and thus of the imagination – and so the climate crisis must also require imaginative approaches and solutions. What new art forms or story shapes or philosophies or other intellectual technologies might we invent to help us make a better future together? A livestream of this event will be available via Zoom. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Matt Bell is the author most recently of the novel Appleseed (a New York Times notable book) and the craft book Refuse to Be Done, a guide to novel writing, rewriting, and revision. He is also the author of the novels Scrapper and In the House Upon the Dirt Between the Lake and the Woods, as well as the short story collection A Tree or a Person or a Wall, a nonfiction book about the classic video game Baldur's Gate II, and several other titles. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, Esquire, Tin House, Fairy Tale Review, American Short Fiction, Orion,and many other publications. A native of Michigan, he teaches creative writing at Arizona State University. IMAGE: Detail of Appleseed book cover, courtesy of the author. Information Source: Neubauer Collegium for Culture and Society | University of Chicago | eventbrite

Valentine's Zumba class Come join us for a heart-pumping Zumba class to celebrate Valentine's Day! Get ready to dance, sweat, and have a blast with our energetic instructors. Whether you're single, coupled up, or just looking for a fun workout, this class is perfect for spreading the love. Don't worry if you've never tried Zumba before - all levels are welcome! Date: February 12h Time: 700 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Fitness Studio & Protein Bar Grab your friends, your significant other, or just yourself, and let's dance our way to a healthier heart this Valentine's Day! Can't wait to see you there! Information Source: e.l.m.a nails | eventbrite