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Like you, I am a workaholic. I can’t help myself. I find the Internet and travel industries oddly addictive. However, after spending five days cooped up in the office, I need a break from the corporate world just as much as you do. Weekends in Chicago are for letting loose and — believe me — there is never a shortage of things to do.
Although St. Patrick’s Day is over, that is no reason to stop having fun. Sure, you can’t find green beer for another year, and those crazy bar specials are now a thing of the past, but I have still managed to find the hottest spots in Chicago this weekend. Here are my top picks for March 19-21.
After spending all of that cash out on the town on Friday, I need a nice way to spend Saturday that won’t put another dent in the wallet. The Garfield Park Conservatory at 300 N Central Ave is the perfect place for that. Each year the conservatory hosts this free event where you can see flowers long before they are blooming outside. And with Spring almost here, there’s no better time to get a preview of what Chicago will look like soon than enjoying an afternoon in this historic conservatory.
On Saturday evening, I am headed to Faith & Whiskey at 1365 W. Fullerton Ave for their Whiskey Week celebration. This five day festival has already started, but I’m choosing to go on Saturday when they will be featuring rare whiskey. You can get Jack and Soco any day at any bar, but this evening will be filled with the finer brands, followed by DJ Clayton De La Chapelle leading the party until 3am.
After a long weekend of fun and partying, I’ve discovered the best way to recuperate on Sunday is to head over to Hub 51 at 51 West Hubbard St and enjoy half priced sushi from 3pm-6pm. I’m partial to their creative Rainbow Rolls, which just so happen to be the biggest bang for your buck during this special, but explore the rest of their menu and find something that suits you.
