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All Need Love Festival This Valentine’s Day

The All Need Love Festival is a first-time, Valentines Day event providing an eclectic escape and array of culturally focused entertainment for couples and singles. Electrify your senses at this extravaganza that will include live music, fine cuisine and delectable delights. Signature martinis will be offered to all guests, all night long.

Take your pick of one of the five stages featuring international and local performers. Headliner DJ Flipper Dalton has previously toured internationally and worked with such prominent pop artists as Madonna, P. Diddy, Alanis Morrisette, The Prodigy, Fat Boy Slim and Moby, among others. He will now rock the crowd at All Need Love. Also headlining is Funkadesi, a Chicago-based band applauded by Time Magazine and even, President Barack Obama, who notes: “Funkadesi really knows how to get fired up. . . . There’s a lot of funk in that desi!” Funkadesi is a uniquely electrifying, compelling musical force that features musicians who soulfully celebrate their cultural roots while exploring new sounds together.

Other performers include include percussionist and composer Dr. Kahil El’Zabar and his Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, Turkish musical genius Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Greek jazz singer Alexia, Bandoleros, DJ Sylvia, DJ Dani Deahl, DJ Flylife (Wojtec Tusz), DJ Sadie Woods, supernatural entertainer Lior Suchard and Chicago’s own The Second City.

Interior of Field Museum

The folks working with All Need Love Festival say, “[this] evening is about celebrating love, sharing love, and, for some, FINDING LOVE.” This single gal (that would be me) is especially excited to participate in the Zodiac Mixer. Each guest will receive a bracelet bearing their zodiac sign and be free to mingle! Jason Sechrest, popular adult entertainment blogger, tv host and nightclub emcee will lead us on our quest for zodiac-aligned love.

You must purchase advance tickets in order to attend this “Chicago Chic” affair.

Additional information available here…

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4 comments to All Need Love Festival This Valentine’s Day

  • DivaChic

    OMG!! I was just talking with my friend about this event…She and her boyfriend are going..so I think I’m going to go too.. becuase Ashton Kutcher tweeted about it!! Maybe he’ll come..I hope so I love him!!!!

  • delilah_ivelisse

    I’m so excited for this event! My boyfriend and I are attending then staying at the Sax Hotel which is so “chic”! I found a promo code on the fest’s website for a discount rate it’s 0203AL

  • Kayla

    This event sounds incredible! A perfect way to celebrate an otherwise lonely holiday!

  • Patrice Perkins

    @Diva, I saw the Ashton tweet too! @ Delilah, FAB hotel pick, I am staying there for my Birthday Staycation, @ Kayla…join the party!

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