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

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

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