Wellness

Bon Femmes - 4919 N Damen Avenue

Kick off the new year with intention, creativity, and good vibes at the 2026 Vision Board Workshop on Friday, January 16th from 6–8 PM at the bon femmes studio. This cozy evening is all about slowing down, getting clear on what you want for the year ahead, and bringing those goals to life through collage. Click here for details and registration.

Join Bon Femmes for the first workshop in the Sex Ed series with Sexpectations, a Black and brown reproductive justice collective from Chicago. This session focuses on understanding the full menstrual cycle and unpacking the realities of birth control, emergency contraception, and abortion care. Click here for details and registration.

Chicago Printmakers Collaborative -  4912 N Western Avenue

What could be a better way to get "back on track" and prioritize self-care than by setting some time aside to pursue a creative passion and learn a new form of artmaking! Whether you're exploring printmaking for the first time or rediscovering it, the Chicago Printmakers Collaborative offers private and group classes perfect for de-stressing, unwinding, and focusing on your creative wellbeing. Group classes fill quickly but the CPC has wonderful instructors who can tailor a private tutorial to fit your needs. The studio also offers one-day, customized workshops for small groups. 

The studio believes that the act of viewing and living with art nourishes the soul and inspires thought and creativity. CPC offers a wide array of work made by artists both local and from around the world. Those who feast their eyes on the beautiful things shown in the CPC workshop often take these visions with them, and are the better for it.

The Chopping Block - 4740 N Lincoln Avenue

The Chopping Block is all about creating healthy habits, such as cooking your own food!  Here's some upcoming classes that will help you learn how to do just that!

Heart Smart Comfort Cooking Demo - Sunday, January 11 at 11am. 

Lunch & Learn Demonstration: Brown Rice Grain Bowl with Miso-Glazed Salmon - Friday, January 23 at noon.

Hands-On Build a Better Grain Bowl - Tuesday, January 27 at 6pm

Artifact Events - 4325 N Ravenswood Avenue

No hangovers. No limits. No I.D. needed. No I.D. is BACK and better than ever! Join us this Dry January for Chicago’s favorite zero-proof cocktail competition — where creativity, community, and delicious drinks take center stage.
January 18th -  6:30–9:30PM.  Click here for ticketing information. 

Atelier - 4544 N Western Avenue

• Staring at the Sun: Sungold, egg white, cream and Revolution “Super Zero” sparkling hop water
• I Never Talk to Strangers: Rhubarb, Wilfred’s bittersweet aperitif, honey and cardamom foam
• Devil’s Bramble: Black raspberry, Pathfinder hemp-based botanical elixir and coffee 

The Chopping Block - 4747 N Damen Avenue

Hands-On Mocktails: Zero-Proof Mixology Classes Shake, stir and garnish your way to flavor-packed, zero-proof drinks in this hands-on class. You’ll learn the fundamentals of building balanced beverages—from fresh herbs and homemade syrups to citrus techniques and creative garnishes. With the help of your spirits expert, Christophe Bakunas, you’ll craft a variety of vibrant mocktails that showcase seasonal ingredients and modern mixology methods. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their non-alcoholic drink game! An assortment of snacks will be served during class.

Register for Friday, January 16 at 6pm here.

Register for Friday, January 30 at 6pm here. 

Sojourn - 4614 N Lincoln Avenue

Sojourn is offering Zero-Proof beverage options for $10 in January!

Aluma Wellness Studio - 4806 N Hamilton Avenue

Return to the Source

Amanda Wagner Nutrition

Start the New Year with Nutrition Support That Fits Your Life (and Your Budget). Amanda Wagner Nutrition offers virtual, one-on-one counseling with a Registered Dietitian to help you build healthier habits around eating, meal planning, weight goals, and chronic health concerns. Amanda accepts many Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnitedHealthcare plans—and for many clients, sessions are covered in full, meaning $0 out of pocket. The start of a new year is a powerful time to reset routines and prioritize wellness, and working with a Registered Dietitian can make those goals more achievable and sustainable. amanda@amandawagnernutrition.com, and/or this contact form. 

Bloom Yoga Studio - 4663 N Rockwell Street

Fit City Kids - 2540 W Lawrence Avenue

The next 8-WEEK session of S.W.E.A.T starts January 5th! 

SWEAT is an 8-Week Session for ages 8–12-year-olds that meets on Mondays from 4-5:30PM with Coach Kim starting January 5th and running through February 23rd.

Strength.
Work ethic.
Emotional and Mental Awareness.
Attitude.
Teamwork.

SWEAT combines the fundamentals of working out with life lessons you learn by being a part of a team. Each 8-week session will help kids understand the importance of taking care of their mind, body, and emotions while understanding perspectives and roles of a team dynamic. This class is great for kids already in sports or those that aren't interested in sports and looking to belong to a team.

Class fee is $296 and is split into 2 payments. 

Register Here: S.W.E.A.T.

Orangetheory Fitness - 4728 N Lincoln Avenue AND The Chopping Block - 4747 N Lincoln Avenue

Hands-On Nourishing Everyday Meals with Orangetheory

Celebrate wholesome, feel-good cooking with a menu designed to nourish your body and brighten your week. Pair it with a workout at Orangetheory, and you have the perfect evening of fitness and fuel! 
In The Chopping Block's hands-on class, you’ll learn how to build balanced, flavorful meals using vibrant seasonal produce, whole grains, and lean proteins. Explore techniques that make healthy cooking satisfying, simple, and delicious. You’ll leave with practical skills, fresh inspiration, and recipes you’ll want to make again and again.

This special evening begins with a coach-led Orangetheory workout - an energizing, science-backed blend of cardio and strength training- at 4:45pm at Orangetheory at 4728 N. Lincoln Ave. in Lincoln Square. The workout will be followed by a healthy cooking class at The Chopping Block across the street to help you refuel with vibrant, nourishing dishes. By registering here, you are committing to both the workout and cooking class.

Click here to register.