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GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Sunday, April 20th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr20
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,…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Apr20
Tours & Attractions

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr20

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
Sunday, April 20th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Lifeline Theatre’s KidSeries presents Leaf

A world premiere based on the book written and illustrated by Sandra Dieckmann. Adapted by Lifeline Theatre ensemble member Amanda Link. This debut picture book…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Lifeline Theater
6912 N. Glenwood Ave
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Spring Afternoon Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago’s Spring Afternoon Tea returns at 2 p.m. on select weekends in April and May at the hotel’s elegant, greenhouse-inspired Café.  Visitors and…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Easter Brunch at NoMI Kitchen
Apr20
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Easter Brunch at NoMI Kitchen

EASTER BRUNCH IN NoMI KITCHEN Sunday, April 20 | 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $225 Adults, $95 Children, Free for Children 6 & Under Reserve   |…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Apr20

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, April 20th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Easter Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Apr20
Tours & Attractions

Easter Signature Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2 hours Brunch Buffet Alcoholic beverages available for purchase Live DJ entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: casual attire

Sunday, April 20th
12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Easter Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan
Apr20
Tours & Attractions

Easter Premier Brunch Cruise on Lake Michigan

Duration 2 hours Brunch Buffet Alcoholic beverages available for purchase Onboard entertainment Scenic Lake Michigan views Dress code: semi-formal attire

Sunday, April 20th
12:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.
City Cruises Chicago – Navy Pier
600 E Grand Ave
Titanique
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
1:00 p.m.2:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr20
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…

Sunday, April 20th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The Winter’s Tale
Apr20
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,…

Sunday, April 20th
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Windy City Playhouse
3014 W. Irving Park Rd.
Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Apr20
Sunday, April 20th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Berlin
Apr20
Theatre & Performing Arts

Berlin

Berlin is an unforgettable mosaic of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. This original commission brings Jason Lutes’s exhilarating and acclaimed graphic novel…

Sunday, April 20th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
The Story of Lady Li: A Collective Story
Apr20
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Story of Lady Li: A Collective Story

Join us at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art on April 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, for “The Story of Lady Li: A Collective…

Sunday, April 20th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
3FL, 3500 S Morgan St, Chicago, IL, 60609
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