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Astoria Bakery Returns to Chicago for One Day
On Sunday, April 14th, the pastry cases at the Mag Mile’s airy French cafe Venteux will be adorned with delectable Eastern European delights from none other than Astoria Bakery, an acclaimed cornerstone…
Sunday, April 14th
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 N Michigan AveFestivals, 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…
Sunday, April 14th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.601 s California
601 S California AveFestivals, 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 16th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sip & Shake: The Ultimate Espresso Martini Making Class
Calling all espresso martini connoisseurs: elevate your at-home cocktail game by attending an espresso martini class at French brasserie-cafe, Venteux! Head over to the Magnificent…
Wednesday, April 17th
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
224 N Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Beer and Cheese Pairing Event at Forbidden Root in West Town!
Hop to it! Chicago’s first botanical brewery and restaurant Forbidden Root, located in the bustling West Town neighborhood, has announced the return of their ever-popular…
Wednesday, April 17th
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Forbidden Root
1746 W Chicago AvenueFestivals, 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 18th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, 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 18th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Upstream Downriver & Wings of Dust Screening: One Earth Film Festival
This film screening is part of the 13th Annual One Earth Film Festival In Person, Thursday, April 18, 5 p.m. CDT Epiphany Center, Chicago [Central] Park…
Thursday, April 18th
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 S. AshlandFestivals, 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 18th
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.601 s California
601 S California AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Munch March Dessert & Appetizer Crawl
Emerge from your winter hibernation for an evening of delicious sweets and crunchy treats! This April, Ravenswood businesses are teaming up for the Munch March:…
Thursday, April 18th
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.First Slice Pie Cafe
1969 West MontroseFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
BDP X Field Notes | Ode to Spring Pop-Up Dinner
We’re teaming up with our friends over at Field Notes for an Ode to Spring pop-up dinner! Field Notes HQ studio has been listed by…
Thursday, April 18th
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Field Notes HQ
401 N. Racine Ave.Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Friday, April 19th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadFestivals, 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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
A Good Neighbor + Earthbound: Nzambi Matee: 2024 One Earth Film Festival
This is a film screening which is part of the 13th Annual One Earth Film Festival In Person, Friday, April 19, 5 p.m. CDT Kehrein…
Friday, April 19th
5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W. Washington BlvdFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Michael Sierra-Arévalo – “The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, And The Soul Of Policing” – Andrew V. Papachristos
Michael Sierra-Arévalo will discuss The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death, and the Soul of Policing. Michael will be joined in conversation by Andrew V. Papachristos. A…
Friday, April 19th
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.57th Street Books Sideyard
1301 E 57th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pasta Festa
Get ready to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved treasures: pasta! This month, Eataly launched their first-ever line of Eataly pasta. From Bucatini to Rigatoni,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Pasta Festa
Get ready to celebrate one of Italy’s most beloved treasures: pasta! This month, Eataly launched their first-ever line of Eataly pasta. From Bucatini to Rigatoni,…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Cinema/Chicago Presents: CineYouth 2024
CineYouth is Cinema/Chicago’s annual film festival for filmmakers 22-years-old and younger from around the world. All CineYouth events are free and open to the public.
Friday, April 19th
7:00 p.m. – Sunday, April 21st
7:00 p.m.Facets Cinema
1517 W. FullertonFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Fire and Water Quintet
Introducing Fire and Water Quintet, the brainchild of pianist and composer Myra Melford, bringing together an extraordinary lineup featuring Mary Halvorson on guitar, Ingrid Laubrock…
Friday, April 19th
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 E 60th StFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Play Unstoppable Festival
It’s time for a day of Unstoppable LEGO® Play! Join us as our LEGOLAND® Discovery Center gets taken over by the Play Unstoppable Festival. Be part of…
Saturday, April 20th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Reptile Party Event
Kids Club: Reptile Party Event Bugs, reptiles and snakes are back and better than ever! Join us for a fun and educational time with a…
Saturday, April 20th
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.North Riverside Park Mall
7501 West Cermak RoadFestivals, 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 20th
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.3169 N Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln AveFestivals, 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…
Saturday, April 20th
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.601 s California
601 S California AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Ravenswood Makers Market
We’re back for another fun spring market full of of artists, makers, and delicious cocktails! Join us in the Ravenswood neighborhood of Chicago to shop…
Saturday, April 20th
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.KOVAL Distillery
4241 N Ravenswood Ave
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