{"id":674591,"date":"2026-01-13T18:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/674591\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:17:16","slug":"things-to-do-in-chicago-this-weekend-cubs-convention-bears-vs-rams-windy-city-invitational","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/674591\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to do in Chicago this weekend \u2014 Cubs Convention, Bears vs. Rams, Windy City Invitational"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">CHICAGO &#8211; Chicago sports fans, this weekend is for you! From the Bears facing the Rams to the Cubs Convention and the Windy City Invitational at Navy Pier, the city is packed with action.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Here&#8217;s your guide to things to do in Chicago Jan. 16-18.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>   <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/116-things-to-do-.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-v-0dea8073=\"\"\/>  What concerts are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0  <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/trouble-ahead-chicago-illinois-01-16-2026\/event\/040063888A40439F\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trouble Ahead at Garcia\u2019s Chicago\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/armnhmr-chicago-illinois-01-16-2026\/event\/040063672092A70B\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ARMNHMR at The Salt Shed Indoors<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/jodeci-hammond-indiana-01-16-2026\/event\/0700633ADE6A5D8E\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jodeci at Horseshoe Casino<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketweb.com\/event\/trippie-redd-friends-at-the-forge-tickets\/14645543?REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253185&amp;wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253185&amp;camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253185&amp;irgwc=1&amp;afsrc=1&amp;clickid=y0aQFxV90xycRAsXaF3jVRP4UkpXIZXsw08QT80&amp;impradid=253185&amp;utm_source=253185-DoStuff%20Media&amp;impradname=DoStuff%20Media&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;ircid=4272\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Trippie Redd and Friends at The Forge<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16: <a href=\"https:\/\/tickets.taogroup.com\/e\/xandra-tao-3\/tickets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">XANDRA at TAO Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/mr-blotto-chicago-illinois-01-17-2026\/event\/04006388F7A69845\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mr. Blotto at Garcia\u2019s Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 18:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/mike-sherm-chicago-illinois-01-18-2026\/event\/04006350BE0358E4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Sherm at House of Blues Chicago<\/a><\/p>\n<p> What sporting events are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 16:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7jfF6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DePaul Men\u2019s Basketball vs. Marquette<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/uic-flames-mens-basketball-v-drake-chicago-illinois-01-17-2026\/event\/0400634D87D72450\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">UIC Men\u2019s Basketball vs. Drake<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7j0Zg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DePaul Women\u2019s Basketball vs. Seton Hall<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/Z7r9jZ1A7jJ0_\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Northwestern Men\u2019s Basketball vs. Nebraska<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/chicago-blackhawks-vs-boston-bruins-chicago-illinois-01-17-2026\/event\/040062F0F49A386C\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 17:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/chicago-wolves-v-rockford-icehogs-rosemont-illinois-01-17-2026\/event\/040062FD8F79133A\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Wolves vs. Rockford IceHogs<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 18:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/chicago-bulls-vs-brooklyn-nets-chicago-illinois-01-18-2026\/event\/0400630F471F48D1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Jan. 18:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagobears.com\/tickets\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago Bears vs. Los Angeles Rams<\/a> \u00a0<\/p>\n<p> What theatre and comedy shows are in the Chicago area this weekend?\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/the-phantom-of-the-opera-(chicago)-tickets\/artist\/1881393\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Phantom of the Opera<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/improv.com\/chicago\/comic\/deray+davis\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DeRay Davis<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/brian-regan-tickets\/artist\/796171\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Brian Regan<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/eureka-day-(chicago)-tickets\/artist\/4006654\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Eureka Day\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p> Things to do in Chicago Jan. 16-18\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/cubs\/tickets\/season-tickets\/holders\/cubs-convention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Cubs Convention<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The Cubs Convention returns Friday through Saturday, Jan. 16-18, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The annual fan event features appearances by Cubs players, autograph sessions, panel discussions and exclusive merchandise.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.windycitygymnastics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Windy City Invitational<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The Windy City Invitational is one of the country\u2019s longest-running gymnastics competitions. The event will be held Jan. 16-19 at Navy Pier, drawing spectators from across the nation.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotoollibrary.org\/news-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Chicago Tool Library Repair Fair<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The Chicago Tool Library will host a free repair fair Saturday, Jan. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Community members can bring broken household items to fix alongside volunteer repairers. Items may include clothing, bikes, small appliances and electronics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vintagehousechicago.com\/11761916-upcoming-markets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Vintage House Game Night Market<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Vintage House will host a 21+ pop-up market at Emporium Logan Square. The event will feature vintage and handmade goods, arcade games, food, and live DJs.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/a-dream-deferred-concert-by-the-lincolnwood-chamber-orchestra-tickets-1979269862439\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">A Dream Deferred: Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\u00a0<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">The Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra will present a free concert Sunday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m. at the South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 S. South Shore Drive. The program highlights works by African American icons. Reservations are required for admission.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fieldmuseum.org\/our-events\/dozin-with-the-dinos\/dozin-01-17-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dozin\u2019 with the Dinos at the Field Museum<\/a> <\/p>\n<p data-v-6c8e215c=\"\">Families with children ages 6 to 12 can spend the night at the Field Museum on Jan. 17. The event includes hands-on science activities and after-hours exploration. Tickets range from $90 to $150.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source: The events in this article were gathered by FOX Chicago&#8217;s Justine Baker. Email justine.baker@fox.com to suggest an event.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/things-to-do\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Things to do<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/lifestyle\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lifestyle<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/entertainment\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Entertainment<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/us\/il\/cook-county\/chicago\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-6c8e215c=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chicago<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"CHICAGO &#8211; Chicago sports fans, this weekend is for you! 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