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Lifeline Theatre Presents the world premiere of Skunk and Badger
Mar2
Apr7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre Presents the world premiere of Skunk and Badger

Lifeline Theater presents the world premiere production of Skunk and Badger based on the book by Amy Timberlake and illustrated by Jon Klassen. Lifeline Ensemble…

Saturday, March 2nd
11:00 a.m.Sunday, April 7th
1:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theatre
6912 N. Glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60626
Love Song
Mar21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Love Song

Beane has always been different. Joan, his sister, is his only real bridge to the outside world, but she is consumed with her own life,…

Thursday, March 21st
7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 21st
5:30 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination
Apr1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs became extinct. Yet look around, and they are everywhere: on billboards, company logos…

Monday, April 1st
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Malt Row Presents: Cubs Opening Day Party w/ Waco Brothers
Apr1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Malt Row Presents: Cubs Opening Day Party w/ Waco Brothers

Baseball is back! To celebrate the Chicago Cubs home opener, the breweries of Malt Row are teaming up for a party at Gman Tavern in…

Monday, April 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
GMan Tavern
3740 N Clark St
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Apr1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Monday, April 1st
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Director’s Haven 7
Apr1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Director’s Haven 7

Featuring three emerging directors, this Director’s Haven 7 gives directors in the earliest stages of their professional careers a rare opportunity to take risks, hone…

Monday, April 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs became extinct. Yet look around, and they are everywhere: on billboards, company logos…

Tuesday, April 2nd
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Apr2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Tuesday, April 2nd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Director’s Haven 7
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Director’s Haven 7

Featuring three emerging directors, this Director’s Haven 7 gives directors in the earliest stages of their professional careers a rare opportunity to take risks, hone…

Tuesday, April 2nd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Purpose
Apr2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Purpose

For decades, the influential Jasper family has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there…

Tuesday, April 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs became extinct. Yet look around, and they are everywhere: on billboards, company logos…

Wednesday, April 3rd
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Apr3
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Wednesday, April 3rd
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Director’s Haven 7
Apr3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Director’s Haven 7

Featuring three emerging directors, this Director’s Haven 7 gives directors in the earliest stages of their professional careers a rare opportunity to take risks, hone…

Wednesday, April 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Purpose
Apr3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Purpose

For decades, the influential Jasper family has been a pillar of Black American Politics: civil rights leaders, pastors and congressmen. But like all families, there…

Wednesday, April 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Apr3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead

Everyone dies, but not everyone’s death is pre-ordained by Shakespeare. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead puts the spotlight on two of Shakespeare’s minor characters as they wrestle…

Wednesday, April 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Keystone: Rise of the Decon!
Apr3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Keystone: Rise of the Decon!

Originated by Del Close, the Decon is one of the oldest improvised forms originally helmed by Chicago renowned improv troupe The Family and now performed…

Wednesday, April 3rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Bibliosaurus! Dinosaurs in the Popular Imagination

Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, dinosaurs became extinct. Yet look around, and they are everywhere: on billboards, company logos…

Thursday, April 4th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Wild World: Miracles in Conservation
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wild World: Miracles in Conservation

Now open! Get up close to geckos, ferrets, chinchillas, poison dart frogs, and more in Wild World: Miracles in Conservation! Visitors of all ages will…

Thursday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Beauty and the Beast
Apr4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Beauty and the Beast

Chicago Kids Company – Theater for Children (CKC) presents Beauty and the Beast.  Don’t miss Chicago Kids Company’s newest show! Full of comedy, romance, and…

Thursday, April 4th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Apr4
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 4th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
1229 W. Belmont Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“DISARM, Everyday Violence, Every Day” Exhibition at Weinberg/Newton Gallery

After nine years of serving the Chicago community as a non-commercial gallery dedicated to promoting social justice causes through art and programming, Weinberg/Newton Gallery is…

Thursday, April 4th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Weinberg/Newton Gallery
688 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show
Apr4

Meet Cute: A Comedy Dating Show

Looking for your next love story or a fun way to meet your next hookup? Sick of meeting people on the apps and looking for…

Thursday, April 4th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd Floor
Bert Kreischer – Tops Off World Tour
Apr4
Music & Comedy

Bert Kreischer – Tops Off World Tour

Renowned comedian, podcast host, actor, and author Bert Kreischer is extending his Tops Off World Tour, and bringing it to the United Center on April…

Thursday, April 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera
Apr4
Music & Comedy

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera

ANARCHY: The Improvised Rock Opera is a completely sung and completely improvised rock musical featuring Chicago’s finest musical improvisers. These one-night-only comedy rock operas showcase…

Thursday, April 4th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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