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St. Paddy’s Chicago at Fatpour Tap Works Wicker Park
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Fatpour Tap Works Wicker Park

It’s time to “Pour Some Paddy’s On Me” with a two-story madhouse at Fatpour Tap Works (Wicker Park).  Where over-the-top antics, Irish party scene, and more are sure to…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Fatpour Wicker Park
2005 W. Division St
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar15
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 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Mar15
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, March 15th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
St Paddy’s Day at Harry O’Caray’s River North
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St Paddy’s Day at Harry O’Caray’s River North

​You don’t need the luck of the Irish to eat well this St. Patrick’s Day. Join us for a celebration that will be almost as…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, River North
33 West Kinzie
St. Paddy’s Chicago at Cardozo’s Pub
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Tours & Attractions

St. Paddy’s Chicago at Cardozo’s Pub

Located in the Loop, and steps away from the green river dying, Cardozo’s Pub is waiting for you…   Where vintage Chicago vibes, good friends and cold drinks…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.5:30 p.m.
Cardozo’s Pub
170 W Washington St
St. Patrick’s Day at The Reveler
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day at The Reveler

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! The Reveler has the best deal in Roscoe Village with THREE options for partying! Pick the time that works for you!…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
The Reveler
3403 N Damen Ave
St. Patricks Day Chicago at Willie Lill’s
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patricks Day Chicago at Willie Lill’s

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! Willie Lill’s has the best deal in Chicago with THREE options for partying! Pick the time that works for you! 9…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Willie Lill’s
433 W Diversey Pkwy
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at Blue Bayou
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at Blue Bayou

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! The Blue Bayou has the best deal in Chicago with THREE options for partying! Pick the time that works for you!…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Blue Bayou
3734 N Southport Ave
St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at The Butcher’s Tap
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day Chicago at The Butcher’s Tap

It’s St. Patrick’s Day! The Butcher’s Tap has the best deal in Chicago with THREE options for partying! Pick the time that works for you!…

Saturday, March 15th
9:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
The Butcher’s Tap
3734 N Southport Ave
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Mar15
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, March 15th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Mar15
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, March 15th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Cruise (Near Michigan Ave)
Mar15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Cruise (Near Michigan Ave)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 * Board: 9:45 AM | Dockside Dyeing: 10:00 AM | Cruise: 10:30 – 11:15 Board: 11:00 AM | Cruise: 11:15 –…

Saturday, March 15th
9:45 a.m.11:15 a.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
St. Patrick’s Day at Streeter’s Tavern
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St. Patrick’s Day at Streeter’s Tavern

Get your tickets for the hottest Paddy’s Day Party in Chicago! Ticket includes guaranteed entry, Paddy’s Day snack sack, unlimited domestic beer, a live DJ, dance…

Saturday, March 15th
10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Streeter’s Tavern
50 E Chicago Ave
St Patrick’s Day Chicago River Cruises
Mar15
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

St Patrick’s Day Chicago River Cruises

St. Patrick’s Day Boat Cruises Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Chicago Sport and Social Club aboard the Island Party Hut! Grab your green gear, round up…

Saturday, March 15th
10:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Island Party Boat
355 East Riverwalk South
Flight of Butterflies
Mar15
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, March 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Mar15
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, March 15th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Mar15
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, March 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Mar15
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, March 15th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Mar15

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, March 15th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Cruise (Near Michigan Ave)
Mar15
Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day River Dyeing Cruise (Near Michigan Ave)

Saturday, March 15, 2025 * Board: 9:45 AM | Dockside Dyeing: 10:00 AM | Cruise: 10:30 – 11:15 Board: 11:00 AM | Cruise: 11:15 –…

Saturday, March 15th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Mar15
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Saturday, March 15th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Mar15
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, March 15th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Mar15
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, March 15th
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
Mar15
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, March 15th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
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