Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole calendar of exciting events, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city this month in Chicago.
This weekend in Chicago is packed with fun things to do:
- The start of the Chicago Cubs season and the NCAA March Madness tournament
- Jaw-dropping art exhibits like the new Matisse exhibition at the Art Institute of Chicago
- Family-friendly fun for an unforgettable spring break in Chicago
- Exciting events like C2E2 and La Femme Dance Festival
Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, March 27 – 29, 2026.
Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2)
Celebrate your fandom at C2E2, a massive convention dedicated to all things pop culture: comics, cosplay, gaming, authors, anime, and beyond. The annual event brings celebrities, writers, and artists to McCormick Place for one jam-packed weekend.
NCAA March Madness Midwest Regional
Experience the excitement of March Madness in Chicago on March 27 and 29, 2026 at the legendary United Center!
Northwestern University hosts the Midwest Regional of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship at the United Center.
International Women’s Day Market
To honor the hardworking women-owned businesses in the Lincoln Square Ravenswood area, we'll be hosting our 5th Annual International Women's Day Market at Artifact Events. The…
Joyce Manor
Welcome to The Salt Shed Indoors in Chicago, Illinois! On March 28, 2026, get ready to experience an unforgettable night with Joyce Manor live in…
La Femme Dance Festival
La Femme Dance Festival is a powerful tribute to the brilliance, resilience and global impact of Black women in dance. Now entering its 5th edition, this biennial…
Groundwaves Generations
Hip-hop for the whole family! Hosted by rap icon and innovator MURS, Groundwaves Generations transforms the typical family museum outing into an intergenerational day party,…
AC2: Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen
An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will come to The Chicago Theatre on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28.
Glow Wild
Starting March 19, experience Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope — a breathtaking journey of light, art, and conservation. Wander paths under the moonlight, illuminated by…
Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop Walking Tour
“Open Your Eyes: Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop” is a 2‑hour, mostly indoor walking tour that uncovers Chicago’s hidden underground passages…
Andersonville Restaurant Weeks
Andersonville Restaurant Week is back! The Andersonville Chamber of Commerce is excited to once again showcase the abundance of great restaurants throughout the district. Restaurant…
Yes, Chef! Chicago: A Bear-Inspired Food Tour
This is the ORIGINAL Chicago food tour that takes you to the restaurants featured on the TV phenomenon, The Bear. We'll take you to the actual…
Matisse’s Jazz: Rhythms in Color
This exhibition marks the first time Matisse’s Jazz will be shown in its entirety at the Art Institute of Chicago. Jazz joins over 50 works from the museum’s renowned collection of paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, illustrated books, and textiles.
Women’s Makers Market at Navy Pier
Every Saturday in March from 12PM-6PM in the Food Experience Corridor, Navy Pier will host the Women’s Makers Market in partnership with Sunshine Enterprises, spotlighting…
Potted Potter – The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff
PERFECT FOR MARCH BREAK SEE ALL SEVEN HARRY POTTER BOOKS IN 70 HILARIOUS MINUTES! "Absolutely hilarious! I laughed til my cheeks hurt" — Around the…
Madama Butterfly
Meet Cio-Cio-San — known as Madama Butterfly — a faithful but doomed geisha in love with B.F. Pinkerton. Everyone but Butterfly knows the Navy lieutenant…
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
“I have heard from a reliable source that no Dominican male has ever died a virgin. I shall be the first.” Oscar knows that a…
Black Creativity
This longest continually running exhibition of African American art has been displayed annually at Griffin MSI since 1970. Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition features paintings, drawings, fine art prints, sculpture, mixed-media, ceramics and photography by Black Americans, including youth artists between the ages of 14 and 17.
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
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Please note that all events are subject to change.
