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Make Sushi With Chef Janet At a Local Brewery
Mar7
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…

Friday, March 7th
5:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Illuminated Brew Works
6186 N Northwest Hwy
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Mar7
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 7th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar8
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…

Saturday, March 8th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Haymarket Brewing Sausagefest 2025
Mar8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Haymarket Brewing Sausagefest 2025

Haymarket Brewing welcomes you to Sausagefest 2025, our annual extravaganza of encased meats, beer, cheese, music and friends. Don’t miss it!   https://www.haymarketbeer.com/sausagefest/sausagefest-ticket

Saturday, March 8th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 W Randolph St
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar9
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…

Sunday, March 9th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Mar9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, March 9th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hubbard Inn
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Hubbard Inn

Enjoy the premier St. Paddy’s Day kickoff at Hubbard Inn!  This River North hot spot will feature second to none ambiance, party-energy, and wide range of table service…

Saturday, March 15th
8:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Hubbard Inn
110 West Hubbard Street
St. Paddy’s Chicago Bodega West Loop
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago Bodega West Loop

Venture through this taqueria’s secret passage to find the illustious Bodega party lounge, where Irish debaurchery mixes perfectly with Latin flair.  Enjoy premier tables for reserve, big…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
912 W Randolph St
St. Patrick’s Day at She-nannigans
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day at She-nannigans

Celebrate Paddy’s Day 2025 at She-nannigans! Purchase your tickets for the hottest St. Patrick’s Day party in Chicago on Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
She-nannigans
16 W Division st
St. Patrick’s Day at The Original Mother’s
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day at The Original Mother’s

Get ready to paint the town green for the ultimate Paddy’s Day Party! Join us at The Original Mother’s, home to Division Street’s largest dance…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
The Original Mother’s
26 W Division St
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