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The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
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…

Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Quinceañera Expo – Your Dream Day Starts Here!
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…

Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Mar16
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…

Sunday, March 16th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Monday, March 17th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Wednesday, March 19th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
2025 Savor Lincoln Park
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…

Wednesday, March 19th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Lakefront Restaurant
2401 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Thursday, March 20th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
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…

Thursday, March 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
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…

Thursday, March 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Friday, March 21st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
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…

Friday, March 21st
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
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…

Saturday, March 22nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle
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…

Sunday, March 23rd
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
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…

Sunday, March 23rd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
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…

Sunday, March 23rd
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jungah Yoon, Flute, and Kay Kim, Piano
Mar26
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Jungah Yoon, Flute, and Kay Kim, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | JUNGAH YOON, FLUTE KAY KIM, PIANO   Program Maurice Ravel – Pièce en forme de Habanera, M.51 Samuel Barber…

Wednesday, March 26th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Mar27
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 27th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Mar27
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 27th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Mar28
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 28th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Mar30
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 30th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Ravensburger Puzzle Race – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Mar30
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…

Sunday, March 30th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano
Apr2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ILYA SKMUKLER, PIANO Program Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Scherzo à la russe in B-flat major, Op.1 No.1 Pyotr Ilyich…

Wednesday, April 2nd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Apr3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering…

Thursday, April 3rd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
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