This first weekend in March is, of course, the weekend of the Academy Awards. We have a feeling our readers might be tempted to host a swanky Oscar party in their Chicago condos, but that’s not until Sunday night! So what other events, restaurant openings and exciting nightlife adventures should draw you out of those Chicago condos before the big movie event? Here are our suggestions this weekend.

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If you live in a Chicago condo, there’s a large chance that you are also a Chicago Cubs fan (Sox fans, just skip to the next event!). Just a week or two before Spring Training begins, start getting into the Cubs’ spirit with an event at Rockit Bar & Grill in Wrigleyville! Local sports expert David Kaplan of WGN 720-AM, ChicagoNow.com, and the Chicago Tribune hosts Cubs-Aholics Anonymous, where you can connect with other fans and sports media. It happens every Thursday, and it sounds like a great way to start the weekend early to us!

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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!

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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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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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Obviously, it’s Super Bowl weekend! But what can you do outside of your luxury Chicago condo before the Saints take on the Colts? In addition to what we’re sure will be a fabulous Superbowl party hosted in your condo, here are the activities around Chicago that you should check out this weekend.

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If you aren’t into football, maybe art is more your thing! This Friday, for one night only, you can attend Now You See It, Now You Don’t at the Flat Iron Arts Building in Wicker Park, where 40 local artists will “unveil murals throughout the building’s hallways and then, at 10 p.m., destroy the work by painting over it.” Or for something more traditional, head to the MCA for the First Friday after-work mixer!

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Why should everyone leave their luxury Chicago condos this weekend? Well, here are some great reasons. Chicago never fails to give us something great to do, even though it might be tempting to curl up at home!

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Spend the evening enjoying Dueling Pianos featuring Steve Kouba and Dave Roberts who will be playing all your requests starting at 9pm at LuxLounge.

Belushi Birthday Blowout Weekend, Friday and Saturday at Faith and Whiskey, includes $5 Jack Daniels shots and cocktails and live music from The Bluz Brothers Friday at 9pm!

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We’re back with our first weekend entertainment guide of the New Year! This weekend, as temperatures near the mid-thirties (downright tropical, if you ask us!), there are some great things going down in the city to get you out of even the most luxurious of Chicago condos.

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Chicago Blues Tour pub crawl goes to eight different blues lounges this Saturday starting at 8:30pm. $45 tickets include live music at each lounge and transportation.

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The weather outside this weekend might be frightful, but there is so much going on this weekend! So don’t stay indoors in your luxury condo… come out and explore the holiday season in Chicago.

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This weekend get into the Christmas spirit and come see the tallest tree at the Hancock Center’s Winter Wonderland. Bring the kids because on the weekends, and they can enjoy organized kid’s activities such as face painting, cookie making, and even visits from Santa. Tickets are $15 for adults and kids get in free in December.

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The readers of Chicago Agent have spoken, and Magellan Realty is proud to be responsible for the agents’ Favorite Eco-Friendly Project in the city of Chicago. Out of all the recent Chicago real estate developments, our very own 340 on the Park was chosen as the most eco-friendly project.

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The holidays are almost here and residents of our Chicago condos are in luck – the Park at Lakeshore East looks stunning covered in snow. Here’s what’s happening in Chicago this weekend.

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We can’t believe that it is already November! Of course, there’s nothing living in one of our beautiful Chicago condos during the city’s vibrant holiday season. Here’s what’s happening this weekend in Chicago:

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