Late February leaves us with still-cold weather and not a holiday in sight until St. Patrick’s Day. So what should the owners of luxury Chicago condos fill their time with on weekends during winter? Here are some of our best suggestions to explore our home city the weekend!

Events

Ever seen a rock opera? Well, this weekend you should check out the Apollo Theater and see Baby Wants Candy. The best part is that the script is partially based on audience suggestion, so you never know exactly what will happen during the show!  Tickets are $15, get the details here.

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What should drag you out of your luxury Chicago condo this weekend? Well, our city has plenty going on.  Here are the highlights:

Events

Although we don’t live in New Orleans, who’s to say that we can celebrate like they do? The Bead Quest 2010 Mardi Gras is happening this Saturday starting at 2pm. Come have fun and check out 9 different bars in Wrigleyville, including Murphy’s Bleachers and Sluggers.

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When you live in a downtown Chicago condo, you are surrounded by the urban center of the third largest city in the country. During the spring, summer and fall, it seems like there is no end to activities, festivals and events to get you out of your condo. When winter rolls around, there is still a ton to do, but the chilly Chicago weather keeps some people inside.

But you can warm up and enjoy some time outside of your condo with a comforting meal, especially if you live downtown! What could be better on a cold winter day than gathering with a buddy or two, sitting around a table for a long lunch or dinner and filling yourself with hot, hearty grub? Chicago has a blossoming, cutting edge culinary scene, but that scene was built on what Chicago does best– comfort food. After all, isn’t the Midwest known for good ol’ meat and potatoes?

Here are our favorite places to pick up warm comfort food near downtown Chicago condos:

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Living in Aqua’s Chicago condos is not unlike living in a dream. Soaring high above the city streets, Aqua is nestled perfectly in between the many other majestic buildings in the Lakeshore East neighborhood on the city’s New East Side. Yet, more than just its name takes a cue from its Lake Michigan backdrop. In fact, the Aqua was designed to echo the sparkling waters and swirling waves of Lake Michigan with its uniquely curved balconies. Those looking for Chicago condos in the Loop will find Aqua’s architecture as inspiring to live in as it is to look at.

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