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Chicago's guide to WNBA All-Star weekend events and fan fun

Chicago's guide to WNBA All-Star weekend events and fan fun
Former Chicago Sky player Courtney Vandersloot signs a basketball for a fan during the 2022 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Wintrust Arena. Photo: Kena Krutsinger/NBAE via Getty Images

Even though no Chicago Sky players made this year's roster, Chicago fans can still enjoy WNBA All-Star weekend. Driving the news: The WNBA All-Star game tips off Saturday at 7:30pm at the United Center, but events leading up to the game celebrate the league and women's sports. The State Farm 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Shooting Stars start at 7pm on Friday at Wintrust Arena. WNBA Live fan fest kicks off at 5pm Thursday and runs until 7pm...

Even though no Chicago Sky players made this year's roster, Chicago fans can still enjoy WNBA All-Star weekend.

Driving the news: The WNBA All-Star game tips off Saturday at 7:30pm at the United Center, but events leading up to the game celebrate the league and women's sports.

  • The State Farm 3-Point Contest and Kia WNBA Shooting Stars start at 7pm on Friday at Wintrust Arena.
  • WNBA Live fan fest kicks off at 5pm Thursday and runs until 7pm Saturday at McCormick Place.

State of play: The weekend features league superstars, but also conversations and events focused on women's sports, business, empowerment and style.

  • Here is a roundup of some public events.

🏀 Cousins Camp is a chance to hone your B-ball skills with fellow WNBA lovers. | Free | Friday, 10:30am-1pm | Details

☕️ Unrivaled Coffee Club offers a chance to meet players over coffee. | Free | Drip Coffee | Friday, 11am-8pm | Details

🎽 Pinterest and TOGETHXR host a styling studio with superstars Breanna Stewart, Natasha Cloud and the New York Liberty team. Fans are encouraged to bring their own apparel or shop for something new to customize. | Free | 113 N. Elizabeth St. | Friday, noon | Details

🎤 Live podcast tapings of "Good Game with Sarah Spain" and "Flagrant and Funny" with Jemele Hill and Cari Champion dig into all things women's sports. | Free | Level Sporting Club | Friday, 12:30pm | Details

👧 Jr. WNBA Day x AT&T will bring girls together for a basketball clinic, panel discussion, a vision board workshop and career exploration opportunities. | Free | Obama Presidential Center | Friday, 1:30-4:30pm | Details

🛍️ Cashback Courts and Complex host an all-women-led vintage market, live DJs, podcast tapings with A'ja Wilson and Candace Parker, and food trucks. | CineCity Studios | Friday, 3-10pm | Details

👟 Sneaker Ball features live DJs and a chance to flash your best sneakers. | Hubbard Inn | $43 | Friday, 9pm-2am | Details

⛲️ Queer Stride Run/Walk Club is a 3-mile walk to kick off the weekend with movement. | Free | Buckingham Fountain | Saturday, 10am | Details

🧢 Ally House meet-and-greets with Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier and Sydney Colson, food and drinks, a hat customization station and more. | Free | Chicago Illuminating Company | Saturday, noon-7pm | Details

🚶🏼GirlTREK and WNBA All-Star Community Health Walk presented by Evernorth celebrates movement, health and connection. | Free | Jackson Park | Saturday, 9am–noon | Details

🎉 Party Like It's 1996 celebrates former women's pro leagues ABL and WBL, hosted by former Team USA star and Hall of Famer Cathy Boswell. | Free | Babe's Sports Bar | Saturday, noon-4pm | Details

🍸 Love and Basketball Queer Mixer includes kinky bingo, tarot readings, cocktails and connections. | Free | Nobody's Darling | Sunday, 5-10pm | Details

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