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March 15, 2025: Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Adult Purim Party with Bad Momz of Comedy
Celebrate Purim in style at our Adult Purim Party on Saturday, March 15th! This 21+ event promises a night of merriment and mitzvot, featuring the…
Event details
Saturday, March 15th
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Emanuel Congregation
5959 N. Sheridan Rd
Mar15
Mar16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl Party 2025 | Saturday, March 15th
Don’t miss the biggest St. Patrick’s Day Party on Saturday, March 15th @ the hottest bars and clubs in Chicago!
Event details
Saturday, March 15th
7:30 p.m. – Sunday, March 16th
2:00 a.m.
Multiple Locations
March 16, 2025: Mar16
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…
Event details
Sunday, March 16th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar16
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…
The Magnificent Mile
Event details
Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Mar16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Chicago Quinceañera Expo – Your Dream Day Starts Here!
Ready to plan the quinceanera of your dreams? Join us for an unforgettable day filled with: Stunning Quinceanera Dresses Showcases Top Vendors for Every Detail…
Event details
Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Mar16
Mar17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Shamrock & Roll on Division Street Paddy’s Day Street Festival
Get ready to Shamrock & Roll as Division Street transforms into Chicago’s premier St. Patrick’s Day street festival on Saturday, March 15 from 12pm to…
Event details
Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m. – Monday, March 17th
8:00 p.m.
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Lodge Tavern
21 W Divsion st
Mar16
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…
Bridgeport
Event details
Sunday, March 16th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
March 17, 2025: Mar17
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…
Event details
Monday, March 17th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy
St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 17 Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday, but that has never…
Irving Park
Event details
Monday, March 17th
4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
March 18, 2025: Mar18
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…
Event details
Tuesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
March 19, 2025: Mar19
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…
Event details
Wednesday, March 19th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
2025 Savor Lincoln Park
Savor Lincoln Park is back and bigger than ever this year! Savor Lincoln Park is taking over the entire Theater on the Lake which means…
Lincoln Park
Event details
Wednesday, March 19th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Lakefront Restaurant
2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
March 20, 2025: Mar20
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…
Event details
Thursday, March 20th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar20
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…
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Thursday, March 20th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Mar20
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…
Event details
Thursday, March 20th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
March 21, 2025: Mar21
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…
Event details
Friday, March 21st
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar21
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…
Event details
Friday, March 21st
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
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Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
March 22, 2025: Mar22
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…
Event details
Saturday, March 22nd
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
March 23, 2025: Mar23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is one of Chicago’s best running celebrations! The Chicago tradition continues the St. Patrick’s Day celebration and kicks off…
South Loop
Event details
Sunday, March 23rd
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Mar23
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…
Event details
Sunday, March 23rd
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Mar23
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…
The Magnificent Mile
Event details
Sunday, March 23rd
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
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Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Mar23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Compete for prizes! Come and try to win the puzzle contest with your friends! Join us every second Sunday of the month from 3PM to…
Event details
Sunday, March 23rd
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
March 24, 2025: Mar24
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…
Event details
Monday, March 24th
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
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Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
March 26, 2025: Mar26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Sports & Recreation
Spring Break Fest
Youth and families, enjoy time out of school! Try archery, build and play with natural materials, learn orienteering, paint a bird house and more.
Event details
Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Thatcher Woods
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave

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