HIDDEN AGENDA
Thai For Two massage workshop
at exhale spa, 945 N. State St., 312-753-6500; exhalespa.com
Check it out if you … Don’t want your romantic weekend to stop on Valentine’s Day, are looking for a new way to chill out a stressed partner, figure massage skills can’t hurt you on the dating scene.
The details … The two-hour workshop Feb. 15 covers the basics of Thai massage and acupressure techniques used in treatments at exhale. Come with a partner or get paired on the spot and learn to assist another person’s movement into yoga positions. The result? Your partner should be able to move in ways he or she might not have been able to do on his or her own. The technique is called lazy person’s yoga because it provides many of the benefits of the exercise while incorporating massage along the way. Massage therapist and instructor Jenna Cramer will help you adjust positions and go over the locations of acupressure points and how to use them. The class is $25 and reservations are encouraged. Wear loose fitting clothing with long pants and socks.
The payoff: Learning a very hands-on way to relax.
Saturday
Girlbar Lakeview
Guest DJs spin at this monthly party for the lesbian community. February’s graffiti-themed event features bodypainted dancers. 9:30 p.m. Tickets and R.S.V.P.: girlbar.com. Circuit Night Club, 3641 N. Halsted St. 773-325-2233. $12-$20.
African Marketplace
West Town
Browse jewelry, ceramics, art and more during an indoor market. 9 a.m. Through Feb. 14. Malcolm X Community College, 1900 W. Van Buren St. 312-850-7000.
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ICT’s Rock Band Tournament
RAVENSWOOD
Grab some friends and rehearse two songs. Winning performers (based on judges’ scores and audience response) score a weeklong resort vacation. 7 p.m. Ravenswood Pub, 5455 N. Ravenswood Ave. 773-769-6667. $25-$30 per team, $5 for spectators
Brides’ Run Bi-weekly run
Gold Coast
Gear up for your wedding day with a three-mile, females-only group run. Bridemaids, mothers of the brides and other women seeking fitness are welcome. 8 a.m. Lake Shore Park, 808 N. Lake Shore Drive 773-209-1719.
Green City Market
Lincoln Park
Shop for artisanal cheeses, meats, microgreens, apples, dried fruit, root vegetables, baked goods, fresh pasta and more. 8 a.m. Through April 18. Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N. Cannon Drive. 773-880-1266.
Polar Bear Club
Oak Street Beach
Take a dip in Lake Michigan while donating money to support a local family. No nudity please. 11 a.m. Donations accepted. Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive. 312-307-9527.
Saturday Shorts
Streeterville
Make your own art to take home during this monthly workshop series. 1 p.m. Exploring Artists’ Books with Deb Sokolow; Through Saturday. $40-$45 per class. Registration required. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-397-4010.
Sunday
Grammy Awards Viewing Party
Lakeview
Watch the show on five jumbo screens while sipping $5.50 Grammy apple tinis (Vox Green Apple, Dekuyper Buttershots and apple pucker). 7 p.m. No cover. R.S.V.P.: kitkatevents@aol.com. Kit Kat Lounge and Supper Club, 3700 N. Halsted St. 773-525-1111.
‘Singles in the City’ Valentine’s menu
Lakeview
A five-course dinner for groups of four or more includes a glass of wine or a martini for each person. 5 p.m. Through Feb. 13. $40 per person. Angelina Ristorante, 3561 N. Broadway. 773-935-5933.
Weekend
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Fitness classes
Various locations
Visit one of 158 participating field houses located in Chicago parks and take a complimentary class in aerobics, conditioning, kickboxing, Pilates, stretching, yoga, weightlifting and more. Complete list of classes and locations: chicagoparkdistrict.com. Through Monday. 312-742-7529.
Crepe Festival
River North
Celebrate the French holiday La Fete de la Chandeleur (Crepe Day) with a special sweet and savory menu. 5 p.m. Saturday. 4 p.m. Sunday. Brasserie Jo, 59 W. Hubbard St. 312-595-0800. Prices vary.
THE GAMER
Who’s playing at home this weekend
Wolves vs. Milwaukee
7 p.m. Saturday, Allstate Arena
Wolves vs. Houston
5 p.m. Sunday, Allstate Arena
