Jacoby Cochran reveals why February in Chicago is packed with events you can't afford to miss.
This episode is a guide to events and happenings in Chicago for February 2026, hosted by Jacoby Cochran. He is joined by executive producer Simone Alisea and producer Michelle Navarro to preview the month's activities. The episode is sponsored by the Chicago Architecture Center's upcoming Architecture and Design Film Festival.
The hosts begin by reflecting on the difficult weather and sports disappointment of the previous January. Michelle Navarro expresses enthusiasm for February due to the Galentine's Day holiday. She notes the 2026 dates position Galentine's Day on Friday the 13th and Valentine's Day on a Saturday, which she plans to celebrate by hosting a gathering. The Chicago Architecture Center's film festival is scheduled for February 19th through the 22nd. Jacoby Cochran mentions they will discuss the festival in more detail later in the episode with Simone Alisea.
Simone Alisea shares that her birthday is in February but it does not make the month a favorite. Jacoby humorously characterizes her ambivalence as a typical "Aquarius answer." The conversation touches on the shared challenge of having winter birthdays when friends are less inclined to go out in the cold. Michelle's positive outlook on February is specifically tied to the social opportunities presented by the holiday calendar.
The tone is casual, conversational, and locally focused, with hosts sharing personal anecdotes alongside event information. Listeners who enjoy planning their social calendar around local Chicago events and appreciate lighthearted, conversational banter will enjoy this episode. Those seeking in-depth news analysis or a single-topic deep dive might find it too breezy.
