Feb 10, 2012 >> Julie Darling’s February 11—February 15 Datebook

We share a few of the event highlights in our weekly Datebook, but our Nightlife & Events expert Julie Darling doesn’t want you to get bored. She’s sharing more of what’s on tap the coming week as well as two upcoming Benefits that are bound to be hot tickets in town.

ONE
WHAT // Le Dress Annual Valentine’s Day Sale
WHERE // Le Dress |1741 W Division
WHEN // Saturday, February 11, 2012
WHY // Pick a candy heart to get 10-30% off one item in the store—sale items included!
MORE // Call 773-697-9855 or go to ledresschicago.com for more information.

TWO 
WHAT // “Two of Hearts” at Rebar
WHERE // Rebar at the Trump Chicago Hotel | 401 N. Wabash Ave.
WHEN // Thursday, Feb. 9–Tuesday, Feb.14
WHY // The aphrodisiac-fueled Two Hearts Tartare: blue fin tuna, king crab and banana tempura finished with a 24-carat gold leaf (and accompanied by a cherry-infused cocktail). Need we say more?
MORE // $45 per couple. For reservations call 312.588.8034 or visit trumpchicagohotel.com

THREE 
WHAT // Yogi Mixer
WHERE // Webster Wine Bar | 1480 W. Webster Ave.
WHEN // Friday, Feb. 12, 7 pm
WHY //  Because sun salutations should include a fine drink.
MORE // Cash bar. For more information contact Steven Levy (info@yogimixers.com) or call 310.260.9469

FOUR
WHAT // Shop Tax-FREE
WHERE // 900 North Michigan Shops | 900 N. Michigan Ave.
WHEN // Saturday, Feb. 18– Monday, Feb. 20
WHY // Celebrate Presidents’ Day with a 9.25% discount at more than 40 retailers including Michael Kors, Maxmara, Club Monaco, L’Occitane, Montblanc and J-Crew!
MORE // Enjoy an exclusive “Alexander Hamilton” $10 parking rate all day! Visit Shop900.com

FIVE 
WHAT // Redmoon Spectacle Lunatique Annual Gala Benefit
WHERE // The Hudson Club | 2223 S. Wabash Ave.
WHEN // Saturday, March 17
WHY // 102 spectacular moments, 71 wild performers, 44 massive machines, 22 tanks of propane, 18 culinary experiences and 5 hours of madness– all in 1 night with Redmoon!
MORE // Purchase tickets in advance at redmoon.org or 312.850.8440

SIX 
WHAT // Bubble Ball
WHERE // River East Art Center | 435 E. Illinois St.
WHEN // Saturday, March 10, 7–11 pm
WHY // Join the fight against domestic violence with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing and a silent auction.
MORE // $150 before Feb. 25; $175 after. To purchase, visit bubbleball.org

ENJOY!