Planning Your Visit To The Chicago Auto Show: 2016 Schedule Breakdown
The 2016 Chicago Auto Show is quickly approaching. Smartphone owners can download the Official Chicago Auto Show app to view schedules, maps and more. Each day at the auto show is packed with things to do. Here is a small sampling of some of the biggest events at various displays. Don't know where to go? The map for the upcoming show is here. Many more planned activities will arise once the show begins.
February 13
Open
9:00 - 10:00 A.M.
B96 Street Team & Win a Trunk Full of Groceries (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
The B96 Street Team is giving away an entire trunk's worth of groceries from Marianos.
2:30 - 3:00 P.M.
Hanna Ashbrook - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)
Hanna Ashbrook is a local singer from Mount Prospect who was featured on season nine of "The Voice."
5:00 - 7:30 P.M.
Blackhawks Ice Crew (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Angie Fisher - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)'
An R&B singer, Angie Fisher was born in Los Angeles County. She most recently appeared at the Grammy award show to premiere her new song, "I.R.S."
10:00 P.M.
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February 14
9:00 A.M.
Open
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Tony Esposito - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Tony Esposito is a retired NHL player who featured a key role in the Chicago Blackhawks lineup. A Cadler Trophy winner, he set a modern-day record, posting a 2.77 GAA.
12:00 - 2:00 P.M.
Nikki from B96 Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Join Nikki and the B96 Live Broadcast. The show will feature you, Nikki and plenty of music for the family.
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Bridget Kelly - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)
10:00 P.M.
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February 15
9:00 A.M.
Open - Family Day
2:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Stylz & Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Check out the radio broadcast from personalities Stylz and Roman, one of the most popular afternoon broadcasts in Chicago.
3:00 - 5:00 P.M.
Eddie Olczyk - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
A native who attended Brother Rice High School, Eddie Olczyk is a retired Blackhawks player. He was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins and currently serves as an NHL commentator.
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DJ Flipside Mixing Live (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Join DJ Flipside as he mixes today's greatest hits on his rush hour mix.
10:00 P.M.
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February 16
9:00 A.M.
Open - Women's Day
Women will be admitted for $7. Manufacturers will present special women-oriented programs on the purchase and lease of cars and maintenance.
2:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Stylz and Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Jamal Mayers - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Jamal Mayers was a member of the 2013 Stanley Cup-winning Chicago Blackhawks. In his professional career, he played 15 seasons.
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DJ Flipside Mixing Live (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
10:00 P.M.
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February 17
9:00 A.M.
Open - Chicago Auto Show Food Drive
Show patrons who bring three cans of food will receive a coupon for a $7 adult admission. All food will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation.
2:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Stylz and Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Steve Konroyd- Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Steve Konroyd is a retired NHL player who started on the Calgary Flames and went on to play for the Chicago Blackhawks. He currently announces on Comcast NHL broadcasts and lives in Hinsdale, Ill.
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DJ Flipside Mixing Live (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
10:00 P.M.
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February 18
9:00 A.M.
Open - Chicago Auto Show Food Drive
Show patrons who bring three cans of food will receive a coupon for a $7 adult admission. All food will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation.
2:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Stylz and Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Bobby Hull - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Bobby Hull is widely regarded as on of the best NHL players of all time, scoring 54 goals in one season.
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DJ Flipside Mixing Live (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
10:00 P.M.
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February 19
9:00 A.M.
Open - Chicago Auto Show Food Drive & Telemundo Hispanic Heritage Day
Show patrons who bring three cans of food will receive a coupon for a $7 adult admission. All food will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation. This day is also Telemundo Hispanic Heritage Day. For more information, visit www.telemundochicago.com.
2:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Stylz and Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Dan Hampton - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
Dan Hampton was a member of the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990. He was a 12-season defensive tackle.
5:00 - 6:00 P.M.
DJ Flipside Mixing Live (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
The Moe Fitz Project - Lexus Listening Lounge (Lexus Display)
10:00 P.M.
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February 20
9:00 A.M.
Open
2:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Stylz and Roman Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
2:00 - 3:00 P.M.
Todd Kessler - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)
Todd Kessler is a Harvard-educated American film and television author known for Damages (2007), Bloodline (2015) and The Sopranos (1999).
7:00 - 8:00 P.M.
James Davis - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)
James Davis is a south Los Angeles comedian known in part for his viral video "Baracka Flocka Flames - Head of State," which has received over 10,000,000 views.
10:00 P.M.
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February 21
9:00 A.M.
Open - Final Day
9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
B96 Street Team & Win a Trunk Full of Groceries (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Daniel Carcillo - Autograph Session (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Nikki from B96 Live Broadcast (Chevy Dealers & Chicago Blackhawks Family Fun Zone)
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
PJ Morton - Lexus Listening Lounge Performance (Lexus Display)
PJ Morton is an American R&B singer known notably for his work as keyboardist for the band Maroon 5, contributing to hits like "Sugar" and "Payphone."
8:00 P.M.
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Robert Mathius is a Chicago suburb native who currently lives in Tinley Park. He has a passion for the automotive industry in addition to journalism and works to blend his two passions in his writing. Additional automotive reporting by Robert can be found on Examiner.com.
