ALL WEEKEND
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Paintings Below Zero MILLENNIUM PARK
An installation by artist Gordon Halloran features an ice wall made of multiple panels of vertical sheets of ice (located on the Chase Promenade) and abstract ice paintings on the skating surface of the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink. Thirty-minute guided tours of the installation are available. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through Feb. 29. Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St. 312-744-2400. Free.
‘Age of Azaelas’ Spring Flower Show
GARFIELD PARK
Seasonal blooms include a changing selection of annuals and perennials. 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Through May 11. Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave. 312-746-5100. Free.
SATURDAY
Saturday Shorts
DOWNTOWN
Make your own art to take home during this monthly workshop series. 1 p.m. Registration required. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-397-4010. $40-$45 per class.
Metromix Mardi Gras Masquerade
LAKEVIEW
Get into the N’awlins spirit with king cake and plenty of beads. Includes top shelf open bar and a buffet of munchies. Masks required. 8 p.m. Reservations required. Matilda, 3101 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-883-4400. $50.
Girlbar
LAKEVIEW
Guest DJs spin at this monthly party for the lesbian community. 10 p.m. RSVP: girlbar.com. Circuit, 3641 N. Halsted St.773-325-2233. $5-$12.
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Northshore Distillery sampling
ROGERS PARK
Mixologist Rashed Islam mixes signature cocktails using Northshore’s products. Includes samples. A special four-course dinner is available for $29. Spirit and wine pairings for each course are available for $10. 6:30 p.m. Viet Bistro, 1346 W. Devon Ave. 773-465-5720. No cover.
Chicago Big Apple Dance Workshop
IRVING PARK/AVONDALE
Learn a specific swing dance style that includes moves such as truckin’, scarecrows, pimpwalks and suzie-qs. No partner required. All skill levels welcome. 2 p.m. Sat. Galaxie Chicago, 2603 W. Barry Ave. 773-267-6010. $20 per class.
Doc Films
HYDE PARK
This weekend’s screenings include “American Gangster,” “Dan in Real Life” and “Madame DuBarry (Passion).” Schedule: docfilms.uchicago.edu. Ida Noyes Hall, University of Chicago, 1212 E. 59th St. 773-702-8575. $5.
Chinese New Year Celebration
NAVY PIER
Celebrate the Year of the Rat with lion dances, martial arts demonstrations, folk dancers, calligraphy artists and more. Noon. Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. 312-595-5282. Free
REDEYE/MMX PICK
Alfresco Groundhog’s Day Lunch
LOOP
Aw, what’s a little winter breeze? If that’s your attitude and you can handle the cold, dine outside on a free lunch. 11 a.m. Reservations required. South Water Kitchen, 225 N. Wabash Ave. 312-236-9300. Free.
SUNDAY
Super Bowl parties
So many Super Bowl parties, so few Chicago teams playing. There are tons around town, too many for us to print, so check out the full round-up at metromix.com.
Super Bowl XLII Pamper Party
LOOP
Includes a pre-game tailgate party with refreshments and games. Pampering includes manis, pedis, facials and massages. 4 p.m. Eshe Day Spa and Salon, 8 S. Michigan Ave. Ste. 200. 312-629-0376. $100-$300.
‘Project Sunday’ film series
GOLD COAST
A monthly film series highlights documentaries. Includes a post-screening discussion. This week: “Find Yourself a Dream: The Bob Love Story.” 1:30 p.m. Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St. 312-642-4600. Free with general admission, $12-14.
THE GAMER
WHO’S PLAYING AT HOME
Wolves vs. Rockford
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
