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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr3
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,…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr3

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
Thursday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr3
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,…

Thursday, April 3rd
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Apr3
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,”…

Thursday, April 3rd
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
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Apr3
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Thursday, April 3rd
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Apr3
Sports & Recreation

Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio

Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…

Thursday, April 3rd
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Apr3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering…

Thursday, April 3rd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Apr3
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering…

Thursday, April 3rd
6:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, April 3rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Team Deakins returns to the Athenaeum Center
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Titanique
Apr3
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…

Thursday, April 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
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