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Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of…

Wednesday, March 26th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System

Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences kicks off its remarkable children’s theatre season, part of Marriott Theatre’s 50th anniversary, with the musical adaptation of one of…

Wednesday, March 26th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Our Lived Experience
Mar26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Wednesday, March 26th
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Spring Break Fest
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.

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Thatcher Woods
Chicago Ave, west of Thatcher Ave
Flight of Butterflies
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Mar26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing

A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Mar26
Tours & Attractions

Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago

Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Mar26

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
Wednesday, March 26th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Sleeping Beauty at the Apollo Theater
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sleeping Beauty at the Apollo Theater

This musical retells the story of the classic fairy tale.  The King & Queen are hosting a party to announce the arrival of the new…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, March 26th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Mar26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…

Wednesday, March 26th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
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
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Mar26
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey. The exhibition will be on…

Wednesday, March 26th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Tropical Wednesdays
Mar26
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, March 26th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. New Jersey Devils
Mar26
Wednesday, March 26th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Mar26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center

Following an October 2024 series of sold-out programming, Chicago’s not-for-profit Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture (2936 N. Southport Avenue) proudly welcomes back legendary Academy…

Wednesday, March 26th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Titanique
Mar26
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…

Wednesday, March 26th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
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