NBA All Star Chicago Hot Spots for Influencers and Celebrities
From panels to parties, check out some Glappitnova approved hot spots where millennial professionals, influencers, and celebrities will be during NBA All-Star Chicago. We’ve provided some hot spot options our diverse audience of leaders will most likely attend. Glappitnova is a storytelling platform showcasing local leaders in cities around the world in-person and online. Follow Glappitnova on Instagram for updated information that will be shared through their Instagram story.
Monday, February 10th
Marshall Landing
Need a place to work this week? This is your spot. Happy Hour at Marshall Landing with the millennial work-crowd spanning brand managers, startup folks, and sales professionals is a great way to wind down kicking off the week.
The Popup x Hoxton Hotel
Streetwear pop-up platform will take over the Hoxton’s retail shop with custom limited-edition merchandise.
High Five Ramen
This is your late-night dinner spot with amazing ramen. There is not a lot of seating but if you get there after 10 pm you might not have to wait 75 minutes. Expect a ton of out of town local leaders and undercover celebrities to be here.
Tuesday, February 11th
Eleven | Eleven
Eleven | Eleven is working on some magic. Start off with Happy Hour with the creative in-crowd spanning creators, fashion folks, and marketing managers. Expect some big names to be walking in and out of this place throughout the week. They have pretty cool dinner parties as well with great mixologists.
The Whistler
Let’s go off the beaten path to a chilled spot. Apologue Intermission is a night dedicated to breaking up the weekly routine to celebrate local art, music, organizations, and businesses. Try their amazing cocktails supporting a great cause.
Paradise Park
This eceletic spot in Wicker Park is known for drawing a few TV stars from those shows filmed in Chicago. Expect a great mix of sport and work crowds.
Wednesday, February 12th
Bar Biscay
After work, Bar Biscay is for your undercover celebrities and super connectors spot with a 4-course dinner for $60 and wine specials to re-energized your happy hour hump night before going out.
Have you ever done rock climbing before? It’s actually pretty cool in this hip space. We’re sure some athletes in town will check this out.
Disco Funk where the entire floor is made of led lights.
The Start Of All Star Weekend
Thursday, February 13th
Slam Magazine said to get a drink, a cut, and cool puma gear from 10 am – 4 pm. The locations is 550 N Michigan Ave.
Mental Health with the Legends
From the Commissioner of Public Health for the City of Chicago to the President of American Medical Association, Host Stephen Bardo moderates a panel about mental health and wellness in basketball. Event starts at 4:30 pm.
Hidden Professionals Meet & Greet
Before the weekend frenzy, let’s settle down a bit with Privit. This complimentary event is the perfect venue to meet with close friends and business associates. Artwork by acclaimed artist Ingrid Bars will be on display. Use the code “GLAPPITNOVA” for ticket access. The location will be revealed to ticket holders. Event starts at 6 PM.
Chicagoans Lil Rel Howery and Hannibal Buress team up for an intimate show to kick-off NBA All-Star Weekend. The event starts at 7pm.
Da Baby
Chicago will be pretty lit. This will be the move for the night featuring rapper Da Baby.
Friday, February 14th
McDonalds x Kenny “The Jet” Smith
Presented by McDonald’s, Kenny “The Jet” Smith moderates a panel about turning your passion from the game into success beyond the court. Doors open at 11:30 am.
The’ Happy Hour spot in the nation if you’re looking for a STRONG drink on a Friday. Get there before 5 pm to avoid long lines.
Inside The Paint Art Exhibition
Presented by Local Hoops, “Inside The Paint” will feature a collection of NBA All-Star collection of prints and custom painted backboards featuring some of our favorite Chicago millennial artists. The event starts at 7 pm.
OT Genesis
Deemed the All-Star Rookie Party ft Ot Genesis will be the move.
Saturday, February 15th
Some of the best Jerk Chicken in the city. Start with some lunch in Hyde Park and head toward the city for other programming.
VU Rooftop
With incredible South Loop views, this penthouse lounge is the perfect chilled spot. Expect executives from the Auto Show, players, and professionals to swing by to relax before hitting the downtown area to turn up.
Lululemon + Kyle O’ Quinn
In a secret warehouse, the Mob Rep is putting together The Half-Court Classic spotlighting local athletes making Chicago the basketball mecca. Performances from a Chicago-bred lineup, including The Cool Kids, Femdot, and Qari, with DJ sets from Evie the Cool, Ca$hera, and Selah Say. The event starts at 8 pm.
Trey Songz
Is it time to get grown and sexy?
Sunday, February 16th
If you’re not at the game this spot on Michigan Ave is just for you. Doors open at 3 pm.
No explanation and you know the drill. Doors open at 9 pm.
No explanation and you know the drill. Doors open at 10 pm.
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