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League of Chicago Theatres
Apr12
Apr15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Encounters with Light

Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…

Saturday, April 12thTuesday, April 15th

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr12

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival

The Chicago Latino Film Festival began in 1985 with 14 films projected onto a concrete wall for an audience of 500. Today, the Festival screens…

Saturday, April 12th
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
International Latino Cultural Center
542 S Dearborn St
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Saturday, April 12th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Saturday, April 12th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Saturday, April 12th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Black Girl Magic Chi
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Black Girl Magic Chi

Join us, for the ULTIMATE celebration of the brilliance, beauty, and magic of Black Women in Chicago! Attire for this event is Black Girl Chic! We will dance,…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
401 North Morgan Street Chicago
401 North Morgan Street
Flight of Butterflies
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Art and Science of Arachnids

Get ready to encounter a variety of fascinating animals in The Art and Science of Arachnids! Visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to experience…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy

In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered…

Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr12

Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory

This year’s Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” explores the critical parts of plants that we don’t usually see – the roots! In addition to…

Garfield Park

Event details
Saturday, April 12th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr12
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Rosé Soirée Brunch
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rosé Soirée Brunch

Looking for the perfect way to rosé? Summer House is hosting our annual Rosé Soirée on Saturday, April 12. From 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM,…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Summer House Santa Monica
1954 N Halsted st
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois Molly Cranch’s paintings are an exploration of the biodiversity surrounding  us. Working with a soft color palette and layered…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr12
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum

The Driehaus Museum’s A Tale of Today: Materialities is an expansive contemporary exhibition that invites viewers to discover the history and architectural richness of the…

Saturday, April 12th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr12
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Saturday, April 12th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr12
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Saturday, April 12th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The Winter’s Tale
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Winter’s Tale

One of Shakespeare’s final plays, THE WINTER’S TALE is a romantic comedy with elements of tragedy. King Leontes of Sicilia falsely accuses his wife, Hermione,…

Saturday, April 12th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Titanique
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Titanique

Broadway In Chicago presents the Porchlight Music Theatre production of TITANIQUE All aboard NYC’s must-sea musical comedy! When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian…

Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.3:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Twyla Tharp Dance
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Twyla Tharp Dance

The legendary Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary as a choreographer with a coast-to-coast diamond jubilee tour that includes three performances at the Harris Theater. Each…

Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Saturday, April 12th
2:00 p.m.4:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Apr12
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Saturday, April 12th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
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