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Wu Fei, guzheng
Apr7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wu Fei, guzheng

World-renowned Guzheng master, composer, and vocalist Wu Fei’s performances masterfully mix a “respect for tradition, an interest in what instruments can do, and good old…

Sunday, April 7th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E 60th St
Have an “Eclipse of the Heart” on April 8 with City Cruises
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Have an “Eclipse of the Heart” on April 8 with City Cruises

Chicago is lucky enough to be in the path of a partial eclipse (with 94% totality)! To celebrate, City Cruises Chicago invites all aboard a Seadog Cruise…

Monday, April 8th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
A Partial Eclipse at the Park
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Partial Eclipse at the Park

Pullman National Historical Park will host an out of this world program for visitors to watch the 2024 solar eclipse. Join National Park Service park…

Monday, April 8th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Pullman National Historical Park
610 East 111th Street
Partial Eclipse at the Park
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Partial Eclipse at the Park

With its perfect view to the heavens, Pullman National Historical Park and State Historic Site is hosting an eclipse viewing party from 1-3 p.m featuring…

Monday, April 8th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Pullman National Historic Park
614 E. 113th Street
Legendary Star Dan Aykroyd to Make Special Apperance at Sony Pictures’ Wonderverse
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Legendary Star Dan Aykroyd to Make Special Apperance at Sony Pictures’ Wonderverse

Emmy-award winning and Oscar-nominated comedian, writer and actor Dan Aykroyd, will be making a special appearance at Wonderverse, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s first immersive entertainment experience…

Monday, April 8th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Wonderverse
2310 Oakbrook Center
Hop Notch: A Beer Dinner with Riverlands Brewing Company
Apr8
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Hop Notch: A Beer Dinner with Riverlands Brewing Company

The Graceful Ordinary’s Hop Notch beer dinners are back! To kick of the return of this fan-favorite event series, TGO is teaming up with St.…

Monday, April 8th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Graceful Ordinary
3 East Main Street
Chicago’s Best Standup
Apr9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago’s Best Standup

Chicago’s Best Standup Comedy is back better than ever. We’ve compiled the absolute best standup comedy lineup that you will see in the city. Today’s…

Tuesday, April 9th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Eric Gratz, Violin & Euntaek Kim, Piano
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Eric Gratz, Violin & Euntaek Kim, Piano

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | ERIC GRATZ, VIOLIN EUNTAEK KIM, PIANO Program: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Sonata for Piano and Violin, K 301 Sergei…

Wednesday, April 10th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
EXPO Chicago: “The Colorful & Curious Work of Chad Kouri” Exhibit Launch at NoMI Gallery
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

EXPO Chicago: “The Colorful & Curious Work of Chad Kouri” Exhibit Launch at NoMI Gallery

Join us for a pre-EXPO Chicago cocktail reception on April 10th from 6-8pm at NoMI Gallery as we welcome our new artist in residence, Chad…

Wednesday, April 10th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago @ NoMI Gallery
800 N Michigan Ave
Whiskey Dinner with Woodford Reserve
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Whiskey Dinner with Woodford Reserve

Enjoy our special spring whiskey tasting event with Woodford Reserve. MENU Duck Rillettes, Smoked Beet Tartare, Whipped Tahini, Walnut Bread Paper Plane Black Garlic Bourbon…

Wednesday, April 10th
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Sofitel Chicago
20 East Chestnut Street
Charlie Hustle: A Conversation with Keith O’Brien and J.A. Adande
Apr10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Charlie Hustle: A Conversation with Keith O’Brien and J.A. Adande

The Book Stall (811 Elm Street in Winnetka) is excited to host bestselling author Keith O’Brien for an in-store discussion on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30…

Wednesday, April 10th
6:30 p.m.7:30 p.m.
The Book Stall
The Book Stall, 811 Elm Street
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, April 11th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, April 11th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago Cultural Center Open House
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Chicago Cultural Center Open House

The Spring Open House celebrates the new visual exhibitions on view in the Chicago Cultural Center along with live music, and a professional development fair…

Thursday, April 11th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 East Washington Street, 5th Floor
Poetry Making Playground
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Thursday, April 11th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Parisian Pearls : Oyster Shucking & Champagne Class
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Parisian Pearls : Oyster Shucking & Champagne Class

Roll up your sleeves and learn the ins-and-outs of oyster shucking at the Mag Mile’s luxe French Brassiere & oyster bar, Venteux! In this intimate…

Thursday, April 11th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 North Michigan Avenue
Why We Love Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn
Apr11
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Why We Love Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn

Spend a deliciously chilling evening with renowned criminologist and serial killer expert, Dr. Scott Bonn, as he takes you inside the minds of the world’s…

Thursday, April 11th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
City Winery
1200 West Randolph Street
ART on THE MART (Spring Season)
Apr12
Jun5
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

ART on THE MART (Spring Season)

ART on THE MART’s spring season (April 12 – June 5) will kick off to coincide with EXPO Chicago’s 11th edition (April 8 –14, 2024) with…

Friday, April 12thWednesday, June 5th
THE MART
222 W Merchandise Mart Pl
Poetry Making Playground
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Poetry Making Playground

Kuumba Lynx is proud to bring a Poetry Making Playground at 601 s California, on April 1st – 30th 2024, with an option to extend…

Friday, April 12th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
601 s California
601 S California Ave
Lyracle: Musicians of the Tenshō Embassy
Apr12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Lyracle: Musicians of the Tenshō Embassy

Multidisciplinary Early Music group, Lyracle, presents a unique program celebrating the musical accomplishments of Japanese students at Jesuit missionary schools in Japan (1549–1613) who became…

Friday, April 12th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E 60th St
Blacklight Blackout ft. Kula, Ladiesman, Mr bobby, Jason Mitchell, Cap’n Plan-It
Apr12
Apr13
Friday, April 12th
10:30 p.m.Saturday, April 13th
10:30 p.m.
le nocturne
4810 N Broadway St
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

Join the Lakeview Roscoe Village Chamber of Commerce for an indoor pop-up market in the retail space at 3169 N Lincoln, on the corner of…

Saturday, April 13th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Show
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar: Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Show

CHICAGO – FashionBar is pleased to announce Chicago Fashion Week powered by FashionBar, scheduled from April 21st to April 28th 2024. The event kicks off…

Saturday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Handmade Market
Apr13
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Handmade Market

Handmade Market is a unique event to connect the makers of beautiful things to people who appreciate the unique and handmade. Did you know that in the…

Saturday, April 13th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western Ave
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