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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr6
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,…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Apr6
Tours & Attractions

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr6

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
Sunday, April 6th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure”

Get ready to PAW-ty like never before in a fantastic new PAW Patrol Adventure!After Chase, Marshall, Skye and the gang save Adventure City with their…

Sunday, April 6th
10:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Arab American Celebration
Apr6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Arab American Celebration

Join us for a celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Experience art making, cultural showcases, food and more honoring Arab American culture and contributions.

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Maple Lake Boating Center
9599 Wolf Rd
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop
Apr6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided walk, without…

Sunday, April 6th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Apr6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, April 6th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Minutes + Hours Watch Show
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Minutes + Hours Watch Show

Welcome to the Minutes + Hours Watch Show in Chicago! Join us on April 5 + 6, 2025 at the voco Chicago Downtown, for a weekend filled…

Sunday, April 6th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
VOCO Chicago Downtown – 350 W Wolf Point Plaza
350 West Wolf Point Plaza
Titanique
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr6
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…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Winter’s Tale
Apr6
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,…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr6

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…

Sunday, April 6th
1:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
Apr6
Sunday, April 6th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
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