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St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center
Mar17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Irish American Heritage Center on March 17 Sure, St. Patrick’s Day is on a Monday, but that has never…

Monday, March 17th
4:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N. Knox Ave.
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Mar17
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…

Monday, March 17th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Saint Patrick’s day celebration
Mar17
Music & Comedy

Saint Patrick’s day celebration

Come join us at the Chicago Theater Works for this fun filled event. Get ready for an evening filled with live music, food, karaoke, and…

Monday, March 17th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theater Works
1113 W. Belmont Ave.
The Winter’s Tale
Mar17
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,…

Monday, March 17th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
THE WINTER’S TALE opening night!
Mar17
Theatre & Performing Arts

THE WINTER’S TALE opening night!

  Don’t miss THE WINTER’S TALE by William Shakespeare now playing at Invictus Theatre Company located in the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park…

Monday, March 17th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Jackalope Theatre Announces “Dummy in Diaspora”
Mar17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Jackalope Theatre Announces “Dummy in Diaspora”

Jackalope Theatre Company is proud to announce the United States premiere of one of the hits of the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Dummy in Diaspora,…

Monday, March 17th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Broadway Armory Park
5917 North Broadway
A Raisin in the Sun
Mar17
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Raisin in the Sun

New York Drama Critics Award winner, Tony Award nominee for Best Play, and the first play written by a Black woman to be produced on…

Monday, March 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Mar17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Splash Hatch on the E Going Down

Definition Theatre presents: Splash Hatch on the E Going Down by Kia Corthron directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025 Definition…

Monday, March 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Definition Theatre
1160 E 55th St.
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Mar17
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Monday, March 17th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Comedian Sam Miller Live in Chicago — One Night Only
Mar17
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Comedian Sam Miller Live in Chicago — One Night Only

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🎤 Comedian Sam Miller LIVE in Chicago — One Night Only at The Lincoln Lodge on April 17 🎤 Chicago, IL —…

Monday, March 17th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Franz West: Millennium Park
Mar18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Tuesday, March 18th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Mar18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Tuesday, March 18th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Mar18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Marriott Theatre Presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chicagoland’s longest running musical theatre, Marriott Theatre, officially kicks off its spectacular 50th Anniversary Season with one of the most enduring and beloved musicals of…

Tuesday, March 18th
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Our Lived Experience
Mar18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Tuesday, March 18th
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History…

Tuesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Mar18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Tuesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Mar18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing

A Pressing Call: Five Centuries of Women Printing features the stories of women who have worked in the print trade in a variety of roles…

Tuesday, March 18th
9:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Mar18

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
Tuesday, March 18th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Mar18
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,…

Tuesday, March 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

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