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Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr2
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, April 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr2
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, April 2nd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr2
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, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr2
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, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr2
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, April 2nd
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
Apr2
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, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr2
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, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr2

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, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr2
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, April 2nd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr2
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, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr2
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, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr2
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, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr2
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, April 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano
Apr2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Ilya Skmukler, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ILYA SKMUKLER, PIANO Program Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Scherzo à la russe in B-flat major, Op.1 No.1 Pyotr Ilyich…

Wednesday, April 2nd
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Chicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
Apr2
Wednesday, April 2nd
1:10 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Guaranteed Rate Field
333 W 35th St
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr2
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, April 2nd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Tropical Wednesdays
Apr2
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, April 2nd
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr2
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, April 2nd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Titanique
Apr2
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, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr2
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…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Apr2
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.…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Blues & Beyond Jam occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from November…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Sound of Silent Film Festival 20th Anniversary
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sound of Silent Film Festival 20th Anniversary

Access Contemporary Music’s popular Sound of Silent Film Festival, now in its 20th year, is a unique event featuring new short silent films in every…

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Music Box Theatre
3733 North Southport Avenue
Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour
Apr2
Music & Comedy

Kylie Minogue – Tension Tour

Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will perform live at Allstate Arena on Apr. 2, 2025.

Wednesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
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