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Flight of Butterflies
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration

A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration explores the profound impact of the Great Migration on the social and cultural life of…

Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr8

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
Tuesday, April 8th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr8
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,…

Tuesday, April 8th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective
Apr8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Victoria Yau Retrospective  On April 5th, the Evanston Art Center will open an…

Tuesday, April 8th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr8

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival

The 41st edition of the Festival will take place April 3rd-14th with Opening and Closing Night screenings at the Davis Theater on the first and…

Tuesday, April 8th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency Series
Apr8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Cultural Center New Play Residency Series

The Open Studio series is a wide variety of public engagements during each residency cohort. Open Studio events are free, informal, and open to the…

Tuesday, April 8th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
The Sara Albrecht Emerge Artist Talk: Selva Aparicio
Apr8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Sara Albrecht Emerge Artist Talk: Selva Aparicio

Selva Aparicio discusses her practice in which she often uses natural materials such as oyster shells, leaves, and cicada wings to delve into questions regarding…

Tuesday, April 8th
6:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Murphy Auditorium Concert Series
Apr8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Murphy Auditorium Concert Series

The Driehaus Museum and Chicago Symphony Orchestra (CSO) are proud to announce a partnership on a new three-part chamber concert series in the historic Murphy…

Tuesday, April 8th
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Murphy Auditorium
50 East Erie Street
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers
Apr8
Tuesday, April 8th
6:40 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Titanique
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.8:10 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Tuesday Good Show
Apr8
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups – Snakes & Lattes Chicago

Wanna make new friends IRL? You’ve come to the right place! Join Show & Tell for Grown-Ups at Snakes & Lattes Chicago once a month…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr8
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…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.9:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Gina Marie and The Golden Bucks w/ special guest Tom Peng
Apr8
Music & Comedy

Gina Marie and The Golden Bucks w/ special guest Tom Peng

Gina Marie and The Golden Bucks are a collection of outstanding musicians who blend the most iconic sounds of Americana music. This time they will…

Tuesday, April 8th
7:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
montrose saloon
2933 West Montrose
Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown Tour
Apr8
Music & Comedy

Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown Tour

Beth Gibbons is embarking on her first-ever North American solo tour following the release of her debut solo album Lives Outgrown. The shows will mark…

Tuesday, April 8th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
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