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Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Mar31
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…

Monday, March 31st
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Mar31
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, March 31st
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Deftones With Special Guests The Mars Volta and Fleshwater
Mar31
Music & Comedy

Deftones With Special Guests The Mars Volta and Fleshwater

Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Sacramento band Deftones are bringing their 2025 North American Tour, their first headline run since 2022, to United Center on March 31!…

Monday, March 31st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
The Winter’s Tale
Mar31
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,…

Monday, March 31st
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Mar31
Tours & Attractions

Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour

Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…

Monday, March 31st
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Mar31
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, March 31st
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase
Mar31
Music & Comedy

Stand Ups Sit Down Comedy Showcase

Stand up comedians, both local and national do sets then sit down with host Paul Farahvar and talk about it. We’ve compiled the absolute best…

Monday, March 31st
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr1
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 1st
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Apr1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum

Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours!  Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…

Tuesday, April 1st
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Our Lived Experience
Apr1
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,…

Tuesday, April 1st
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
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr1
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 1st
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr1
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 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr1
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 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr1
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 1st
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr1
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 1st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr1

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 1st
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr1
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 1st
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr1
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 1st
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr1
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 1st
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Apr1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

“Unearth” is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in…

Tuesday, April 1st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr1
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 1st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr1
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…

Tuesday, April 1st
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
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