Fashion:
1.
Yashi PA and African American Designer Trunk Show
Saturday, February 20 9am-5pm
Celebrate Black History Month by shopping from African American designers Erika & Monika Simmons, Tenille White, Jermikko, and K~Fleye by Kelley Mosely, with a performance from Yashi.
Macy's River Oaks on the 2nd floor
2.
Akira and Christopher House Charity Shopping Event
Thursday, February 25 7-9pm performance at 2pm
Akira's Bucktown location hosts a charity event for Christopher House. Enjoy shopping and receive 10 percent off all purchases while sipping on cocktails made from Syn Vodka.
Akira|1837 W. North|$10
Music:
1.
Scott Lucas and the Married Men
Saturday, February 20 10pm
The other half of Chicago-based rock group Local H, Scott Lucas releases his solo album
George Lassos the Moon. Also playing are Sybris and Apteka.
Schuba's|3159 N. Southport|$10 adv. $12 door|21+
2.
Puerto Muerto
Monday, February 22 9:30pm
Local group Puerto Muerto celebrate the release of their newest album with Fire Records,
Drumming for Pistols. They've described their own music as "making love with a soft corduroy couch." Also playing are Glorious Vapors and Daniel Knox.
Empty Bottle|1035 N. Western Ave.|Free!
Culture:
1.
Oscar Nominated Short Films 2010
Friday, February 19 various times
Get a chance to view the short live action and animated films nominated for an Oscar this year.
Landmark's Century Centre Cinema|2828 N. Clark
2.
Production Site: The Artist’s Studio Inside-Out
Ongoing until May 30
Take a look inside the studios where the creative process takes place.
MCA|220 E. Chicago Ave.|$7-12 Free on Tuesdays