The best events happening at Time Out Market Chicago

Head to Time Out Market Chicago on Mondays for industry night powered by Tromba Tequila's Cafeto. Enjoy a variety of delicious foods while sipping specialty Cafeto cocktails; all hospitality workers will receive 20-percent off their bar tab. This is the perfect opportunity to meet new people and expand your network!

Take a load off with Tini Tuesdays at Time Out Market Chicago. After 4pm, you can sip $10 martinis—your choice of classic, dirty or espresso—while enjoying delicious dumplings, finger-licking good fried chicken, mouthwatering burgers and much more from some of the best restaurants in the city.

Join Time Out Market Chicago every Wednesday for a relaxing evening of wine specials. Unwind with a glass of vino, paired with food from some of the best restaurants in the city. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or just looking for a mid-week pick-me-up, Winesday is the perfect way to treat yourself with half-priced bottles of vino.

Come alone or bring a group for weekly trivia on Wednesdays at the Market! Hosted by Whaddayaknow?, the evening will test your knowledge on a variety of categories—all while enjoying bites and drinks from some of the city’s best restaurants. Trivia is free.

Looking for a place to groove on the weekends? Every Friday and Saturday, Time Out Market Chicago is home to live DJs spinning beats from 7-10pm. Come join us on the second floor for tunes, drinks and good times.

Calling all sweets lovers! Chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam offers an irresistible selection of specialty handmade confections—including the viral Dubai chocolate bar—at the Market on weekends. Stop by to indulge your sweet tooth but don't wait as the pop-up will only be around for a limited time!

Bring the little ones to the Market on February 1 for a donut decorating class. 2d Restaurant will teach young chefs how to create a Lunar New Year lantern and three different mochi donuts with a variety of toppings and sprinkles. All of the necessary ingredients will be provided, and kids will be able to take their delicious sweet treats home.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with the sweetest treat! Join chef and chocolatier Jorge Kauam for a hands-on chocolate making class at the Market. You’ll learn how to create delicious chocolates from scratch—no experience needed. Whether you're looking for a fun date idea or a unique way to catch up with friends, this class is the perfect interactive experience. Tickets are $59 and include six handmade chocolate bonbons to take home plus a glass of bubbles.

Watch the big game on big screens during a free Super Bowl viewing party at the Market on February 9. Head upstairs to our new sports bar, Fan Zone, for drinks and televisions showing the game. If you want to get competitive, make your way over to Vintage Vault, a new pop-up where you’ll find a host of arcade games to play as well as air hockey. On the main floor, the Super Bowl will be shown on a 32 feet wide by 6 feet tall screen with sound, while the Market’s various kitchens will be offering delicious bites like fried chicken (Sporty Bird), burgers (Gutenburg), tacos (Lil Amaru) and more. The bar will also be serving a menu of refreshing cocktails alongside wine and beer.

Join Sip & Script at Time Out Market Chicago for a night of drinks and pretty lettering! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, this workshop will introduce you to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Experts will cover all of the basics and get you ready to add those special lettered details to your V-Day cards. All materials will be provided, and everything will be yours to keep at the end of the evening.

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift or a romantic activity to experience with that special someone? Join us on February 12 for an enchanting workshop that guides you through the art of creating a stunning floral arrangement in a charming love birds-themed vase—which is permanently joined together to form a beautiful heart shape. We’ll provide everything you need, including the flowers, vase, apron and clippers, plus a $25 gift card to use on food and drinks at the Market. Each ticket is good for two attendees.

Enjoy an evening of soulful jazz with Park-N-Ride, who will play songs that celebrate Black history, Black cinema and Black love at Time Out Market Chicago. The setlist will include soundtrack selections from films like Love Jones, Sparkle and Claudine. This free event is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty and power of jazz through soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt performances, so don’t miss out!

This Valentine’s Day, dance the night away with friends at the Market. We’ll have a live DJ spinning the biggest pop hits of our generation all evening long. Plus, there will be pop star-themed cocktails as well as bracelets and charms available for purchase from Get Sparked. And if you’re headed to the Justin Timberlake concert at the United Center, we’re offering a free shuttle bus—leaving every 30 minutes from 6-9pm—so come pregame with us!

Justin Timberlake comes to town on February 14, and Time Out Market Chicago is making it easy to get to the concert! Don’t worry about parking or traffic because we’ll be offering transportation to the United Center. The shuttle will leave every 30 minutes between 6-9pm, but if you don’t have tickets, you can still party with us as we’ll have a DJ spinning pop hits all night long at the Market.

Find a perfect gift for that special someone during a weekend of shopping at Time Out Market Chicago. Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit as you browse through a selection of treasures from local vendors, including home decor, candles, jewelry, clothing, skincare, accessories and much more.

Come help us crown the best margarita in the city at Time Out Market Chicago on February 23. Chicago’s top restaurants and bars will compete to see who makes the best version of the cocktail, as voted on by you. The winner will receive a trophy, cash prize and bragging rights. Participants include La Josie, Mi Tocaya Antojeria, Mercadito, La Luna and more. Tickets are on sale now for $35.

After you’ve learned the basics at Sip & Script’s introduction to modern calligraphy workshop, take the next step with an intermediate level class. Experts will help level up your skills by teaching how to mix your own colored ink, the fundamentals of lettering design and basic flourishing composition. All materials will be provided, and everything will be yours to keep at the end of the evening.