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Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr21

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
Monday, April 21st
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
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
“. of Time” (Period of Time)
Apr21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“. of Time” (Period of Time)

About the Event Explore the nuances, ambiguities, and tensions of time as a dimension of the universe as artists under 21 take over the MCA…

Monday, April 21st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr21
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…

Monday, April 21st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Magic Mondays
Apr21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays!! Starring award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing mind-blowing illusions and…

Monday, April 21st
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
BUST
Apr21
Theatre & Performing Arts

BUST

It’s not only hell that breaks loose in this ground-breaking, form-defying, laugh-out-loud new drama from Pulitzer-Prize finalist playwright Zora Howard. Retta and Reggie are enjoying…

Monday, April 21st
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Owen Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
An Evening with Itzhak Perman
Apr21
Music & Comedy

An Evening with Itzhak Perman

Learn more about the legendary “man behind the music” at An Evening with Itzhak Perlman. This multimedia program, curated by Tony-award winning director Dan Sullivan…

Monday, April 21st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Tuesday, April 22nd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Tuesday, April 22nd
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical
Apr22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents: Titanic The Musical

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, continues its 50th Anniversary Season celebration with the epic production of Titanic The Musical, directed and choreographed by…

Tuesday, April 22nd
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr22
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…

Tuesday, April 22nd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr22
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 22nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr22
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 22nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr22
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 22nd
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr22
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 22nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr22

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 22nd
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr22
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 22nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr22
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 22nd
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr22
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 22nd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr22
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 22nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California
Apr22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California

Join us for an exclusive evening of mezze and rare wines at our next Aba Cellar Tasting Series: California on April 22nd at 5:30PM or…

Tuesday, April 22nd
5:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Aba
302 N Green St 3rd Floor
Wellness in the Sky
Apr22
Sports & Recreation

Wellness in the Sky

Join us at Skydeck Chicago on Tuesday, April 22, on the 99th floor of Willis Tower for a guided Sound Bath Meditation hosted by Jay…

Tuesday, April 22nd
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
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