February 2013

Thu
07
Twitter Chat: Romancing the Food
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Romancing the Food
Thursday, February 7th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Food and love just seem to go hand-in-hand. Join us from 6pm to 7pm CST as we talk about food that inspires love, showing your love through food, and all things Valentine's Day. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter to share your ideas and inspirations.

Thu
07
Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Delicious Detox: A Four Part Series with Amanda Scrip
Thursday, February 7th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $30 a class, $105 for all four classes

 

Get a fresh start this New Year! Tackle all of your health-related resolutions in this 4-part series created by natural foods chef and health coach, Amanda Skrip. Whether you are looking to look better, eat more vegetables, or cook at home, Delicious Detox will give you the boost you need. Each class will focus on simple tips and recipes to help gently restore and detox your body. Classes will be plant-based and gluten/dairy/refined sugar/soy free. Eating well can be easy and enjoyable! 

 

Week Four: Curb Cravings

Whether your weakness is sugar, chocolate, coffee, chips or ice cream there is a solution!  When your body is in balance, cravings will naturally minimize or eliminate entirely.   But if you find yourself in an emergency situation, find a better alternative!  Amanda will share her tried and true recipes to satisfy the strongest of cravings

Thu
07
Delicious Detox: Curb Cravings with Amanda Skrip
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Delicious Detox: Curb Cravings with Amanda Skrip
Thursday, February 7th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, $30

Get a fresh start this New Year! Tackle all of your health-related resolutions in the last class of this 4-part series created by natural foods chef and health coach, Amanda Skrip. Whether you are looking to look better, eat more vegetables, or cook at home, Delicious Detox will give you the boost you need. Each class will focus on simple tips and recipes to help gently restore and detox your body. Classes will be plant-based and gluten/dairy/refined sugar/soy free. Eating well can be easy and enjoyable!

Fri
08
Bourbon Aged Beer
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Bourbon Aged Beer
Friday, February 8th
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Cost: $10 Donation to our One Dime at a time partner Bright Pink! Must be 21+ and have valid ID.

Friday, February 8th · 6:30pm

Do beer names such as Bourbon County Brand Stout and Bolt Cutter get your pulse pounding? Or maybe you’d simply enjoy an introduction to the delicious world of barrel-aged beers? If so, come join our Beer Buyer Kevin as he takes us on a tour of these bold, rich, and complex beers. Some of these are quite rare, but we’ll have a few for sale at the end of the class. And since Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, we’ll be pairing these beers with an assortment of equally rich chocolates. Bring a date! Please sign up today at our Customer Service Desk. Class size is limited.

Sat
09
Cupcakes and Crafts
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Cupcakes and Crafts
Saturday, February 9th
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Cost: $5 (includes cupcake and all decorating supplies)

Saturday February 9th· 1pm

It’s our first kid’s class of the year and we’re starting it out right, with lots of love!  Join us the Saturday before Valentine’s Day for a very hands-on class including basic cupcake decoration and handmade cards to send out to loved ones. The class comes complete with everything you’ll need to decorate, and you’ll go home with your very own cupcake and V-Day card – that you’ll be making of course! Please sign up today at our Customer Service Desk. Class size is limited.

Thu
14
Twitter Chat: Things We Love
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Things We Love
Thursday, February 14th
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Sunsets, butterfly kisses from a child, a perfectly sweet strawberry. There are so many things love in life. Join us on Twitter from 6pm to 7pm CST as we explore all of the things we love. Follow #wfmdish to share your thoughts. 

Wed
20
Whole Planet Foundation Kick Off!
8:15 AM - 10:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Whole Planet Foundation Kick Off!
Wednesday, February 20th
8:15 AM - 10:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Free

Wednesday, February 20th

Wednesday starts the kickoff of our annual Whole Planet Foundation prosperity campaign!   Its mission is to alleviate poverty through microcredit in communities worldwide that supply Whole Foods Market with product. Last year our customers were able to raise over $19,000 providing microcredit loans to over 100 families in need! Join us at the registers throughout the week for giveaways with your donation to our campaign.

Thu
21
Twitter Chat: Food and Film
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Online
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Twitter Chat: Food and Film
Thursday, February 21st
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online, Free

Join us for a virtual dinner as we talk about the movies. We'll chat about our favorite food moments in film and share recipes inspired by films. Follow #wfmdish on Twitter from 6pm - 7pm CST to join the conversation.

Sat
23
Silver Screen Soiree
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM @ Halsted and Waveland
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Silver Screen Soiree
Saturday, February 23rd
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Halsted and Waveland, Free!

Saturday, February 23rd· 12pm – 3pm

Old Fashioned Hollywood meets Chicago during this whimsical soiree the day before the stars hit the red carpet.  Pick up your party supplies in style during our event and try our wide selection of Spirits, mixers, frozen appetizers, gelato floats and much more!  Stop by our glamour wall on your way out and get your picture taken with some star worthy props, then Tweet your picture @WholeFoodsCHI #groceryglamour for a chance to win $100 worth of catering.

Events At Nearby Stores

Thirsty Thursday
Thursday, June 20th
5:00 AM - 7:00 AM
Gold Coast, Free!

Come by Whole Foods Market every Thursday in April to discover awe-inspiring wines. Try'em and you'll find that bottle you didn't even know you were looking for!

Come by Whole Foods Market every Thursday in April to discover awe-inspiring wines. Try'em and you'll find that bottle you didn't even know you were looking for!

Bubbles Academy Songs & Stories for Kids
Thursday, June 20th
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
1550 Stage, FREE!

Join the creative teachers of Bubbles Academy on our Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park Stage for exciting songs and stories to entertain the little ones.  For more information on Bubbles

Academy, please visit www.bubblesacademy.com.

Join the creative teachers of Bubbles Academy on our Whole Foods Market Lincoln Park Stage for exciting songs and stories to entertain the little ones.  For more information on Bubbles

Healthy Eating Kids Club
Thursday, June 20th
10:30 AM - 11:30 PM
Community Table, FREE!

 

Come for Bubbles, but stay for Healthy Eating!  Join us every Thursday for a nutritious adventure with the Healthy Eating Kids Club.  Our Health Starts Here team will teach your little ones about healthy foods through stories, games, and fun art activities.  Each week is different, so come check us out!  Snack provided.