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The Bunny at 900
Apr4
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

The Bunny at 900

The Bunny is back at 900 North Michigan Shops! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK YOUR VISIT WITH THE BUNNY. Awaken your…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.Saturday, April 19th
6:30 p.m.
900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Avenue
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Join us at Snakes & Lattes Chicago for our Board Game Designer Night, hosted every month twice. Interested in game design? Have board game ideas? Want to playtest…

Monday, April 14th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Apr15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

Add homemade sushi to your home cooking line-up with this in-person cooking class from Chef Janet. She’ll introduce you to knifing, rice preparation and ingredient…

Tuesday, April 15th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Severance Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)
Apr15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Severance Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)

*This Trivia will cover both Season 1 & 2. Attention Lumon Employees! Step into the mysterious world of Lumon Industries at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on…

Tuesday, April 15th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Our Planet, Live!
Apr16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Our Planet, Live!

Emmy-award-winning Producer/Director Sophie Lanfear first developed a passion for the natural world and the Polar Regions following her childhood in the Norwegian Arctic. She has…

Wednesday, April 16th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center
7900 W Division
Chicago Cultural Center Open House
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Cultural Center Open House

Join us at the Chicago Cultural Center on Thursday, April 17th for a Professional Development Edition Open House event from 4-8 p.m.! Stop by and…

Thursday, April 17th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl

Emerge from your winter hibernation for an evening of delicious sweets and crunchy treats! This April, Ravenswood businesses are teaming up for the Munch March:…

Thursday, April 17th
5:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Jenny G’s Art Supply
1926 W Montrose Ave
Chef’s Table
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chef’s Table

The Illinois Restaurant Association is proud to present the 46th Annual Chef’s Table, a masquerade-inspired evening dedicated to celebrating and honoring the foodservice industry. Presented…

Thursday, April 17th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Rockwell on the River
3057 North Rockwell Street
Spring Concert Series: 16
Apr17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Concert Series: 16

Red Clay Dance Company makes its highly anticipated return to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s 51st season with 16, a compelling program exploring…

Thursday, April 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, April 18th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Spring Concert Series: 16
Apr18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Concert Series: 16

Red Clay Dance Company makes its highly anticipated return to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s 51st season with 16, a compelling program exploring…

Friday, April 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s Spring Afternoon Tea returns at 2 p.m. on select weekends in April and May at the hotel’s elegant, greenhouse-inspired Café.  Visitors and…

Saturday, April 19th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
FashionBar The Shows – The Designer Reveal April 2025
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

FashionBar The Shows – The Designer Reveal April 2025

FashionBar The Shows: April 2025 – The Designer Reveal Sunday, April 19, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM CHICAGO – FashionBar is thrilled to…

Saturday, April 19th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Concert Series: 16
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Spring Concert Series: 16

Red Clay Dance Company makes its highly anticipated return to the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago’s 51st season with 16, a compelling program exploring…

Saturday, April 19th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Kishi Bashi and the Chicago Philharmonic
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Kishi Bashi and the Chicago Philharmonic

Venue: The Auditorium Date: April 19, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM Tickets start at: $59 “Edifying, moving, and musically rich…[Chicago Philharmonic with Kishi Bashi] is in…

Saturday, April 19th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s Spring Afternoon Tea returns at 2 p.m. on select weekends in April and May at the hotel’s elegant, greenhouse-inspired Café.  Visitors and…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Easter Brunch at NoMI Kitchen
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Easter Brunch at NoMI Kitchen

EASTER BRUNCH IN NoMI KITCHEN Sunday, April 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $225 Adults, $95 Children, Free for Children 6 & Under Reserve   |…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
For the Record | NoMI Lounge
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

For the Record | NoMI Lounge

FOR THE RECORD AT NoMI LOUNGE Every Sunday from April 6 – May 11 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Reserve Now Ease into Sunday…

Sunday, April 20th
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
NoMI Lounge
800 N. Michigan Ave
Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California
Apr22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California

Join us for an exclusive evening of mezze and rare wines at our next Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California on April 22nd at 5:30PM or…

Tuesday, April 22nd
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Tuesday, April 22nd
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
One Earth Film Festival 2025
Apr23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

One Earth Film Festival 2025

One Earth Film Festival returns for its 14th season from April 22-28, 2025, in partnership with the City of Chicago’s Department of Environment. This year’s…

Wednesday, April 23rd
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr24
Apr27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Thursday, April 24thSunday, April 27th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
EXPO CHICAGO
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

EXPO CHICAGO

EXPO CHICAGO returns to Navy Pier this April 24-27, 2025. Showcasing leading contemporary and modern art galleries, alongside a diverse and inventive program of talks,…

Thursday, April 24th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night
Apr24
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hebru Brantley and Derrick Adams in Conversation at EXPO CHICAGO Opening Night

THE COLLECTION: Where Art Meets Fashion, the multifaceted contemporary art program located within Fashion Outlets of Chicago will present a special talk, Creative Voices: Fashion,…

Thursday, April 24th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
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