Black History Month, Valentine’s Day, Mardis Gras, Lunar New Year — It may be the shortest month of the year, but there’s still plenty to do in Chicago this month. The City Cast Chicago team has your guide to February including how to enjoy warmer-than-usual weather, Black History Month events, how to celebrate (or not celebrate) Valentine’s Day, and some local Leap Day trivia.

Events mentioned:
Black History Month Story Trails at Dan Ryan Woods
Underground Railroad Walks
Black Restaurant Week
Black History Month at DuSable Museum
Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition
The Scene
Chicago Public Library Black History Month events
Cockroach Naming at Brookfield Zoo
Crying at the Shed film series
Free Wednesday Evenings at Adler Planetarium
Dungeons and Dragons at The Raven Room
We Gotta Get Back to the Crib
The Orchid Show of Wonders at Chicago Botanic Garden

Some Good news: Big Kid Show at Dorian’s

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