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Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Monday, March 10th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Monday, March 10th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Board Game Designer Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Mar10
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, March 10th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Tuesday, March 11th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Get Lit: Pub Night
Mar11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Get Lit: Pub Night

Raise your glasses and don your finest green attire because we’re bringing the heart and soul of Irish pubs to life at this month’s Get…

Tuesday, March 11th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Tuesday, March 11th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Mar11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago on March 11th for an evening of fascinating topics, engaging stories, and…

Tuesday, March 11th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Wednesday, March 12th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
WPB Business Mixer | Neighborhood & Arts Guides Release
Mar12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

WPB Business Mixer | Neighborhood & Arts Guides Release

The Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Business Mixer at Jackson Junge Gallery to celebrate the release of the 2025 WPB Neighborhood…

Wednesday, March 12th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Wednesday, March 12th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Thursday, March 13th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Mar13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, March 13th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Mar13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, March 13th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Thursday, March 13th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Mar13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Make Pasta With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery

If fresh pasta is on your home dining menu, this in-person cooking class with Chef Janet is just for you! You’ll learn how simple it…

Thursday, March 13th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Friday, March 14th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Mar14
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, March 14th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Friday, March 14th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Sara Jiménez y Pablo Giménez at the 2025 Chicago Flamenco Festival
Mar14
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Sara Jiménez y Pablo Giménez at the 2025 Chicago Flamenco Festival

Dedicated to the preservation and presentation of the multi-cultural art form of flamenco, Chicago Flamenco Festival returns to the Instituto Cervantes Chicago, celebrating its XXIII…

Friday, March 14th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at McGee’s
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at McGee’s

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! McGee’s has the best deal in Chicago to start your day! 8 AM-11 AM: EARLY BIRD TICKETS START AT $30 *************************************************************************************************************…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
McGee’s Tavern & Grille
950 W Webster Ave
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Highline
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Highline

A River North staple for lunch, happy hour, nightlife & gaming takes FUN to a whole new level this St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago.  Enjoy…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Highline
169 W Kinzie St
St. Paddy’s Chicago at TAO
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Paddy’s Chicago at TAO

TAO nightclub raises the bar this St. Patrick’s morning for a spectacle seldom seen. Amateurs stay in bed, while professionals seize the day. Ignite your…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.11:00 a.m.
TAO Chicago
632 North Dearborn Street
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hopsmith
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hopsmith

Get Your Green On this St. Paddy’s at Hopsmith. With multiple floors of crowd-pleasing amenities, skylight roof, and floor to ceiling windows… this Gold Coast spotlight is…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Hopsmith Tavern
15 W. Division St
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Joy District
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Joy District

Reach the highest limits of party fun this St. Paddy’s Day with a full-venue access bash at Joy District (Including Parlay)!! Enter the quintessential party arena in all…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Joy District
112 W Hubbard St
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