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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Mar16
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, March 16th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Premier Plus Bottomless Mimosa Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Mar16
Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Premier Plus Bottomless Mimosa Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2 hours Plated Brunch Alcoholic beverages available for purchase Unbeatable views of the newly dyed green Chicago River Dress code: cocktail attire

Sunday, March 16th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place
Mar16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place

Date/Time: Sundays, 12pm – 4pm, from January 12th through Sunday, March 30th Location: Water Tower Place (835 N. Michigan Ave), Level 4 Description: Chicago’s Water Tower Place has…

Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago Quinceañera Expo – Your Dream Day Starts Here!
Mar16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Quinceañera Expo – Your Dream Day Starts Here!

Ready to plan the quinceanera of your dreams? Join us for an unforgettable day filled with:  Stunning Quinceanera Dresses Showcases  Top Vendors for Every Detail…

Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
9300 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Shamrock & Roll on Division Street Paddy’s Day Street Festival
Mar16
Mar17
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Shamrock & Roll on Division Street Paddy’s Day Street Festival

Get ready to Shamrock & Roll as Division Street transforms into Chicago’s premier St. Patrick’s Day street festival on Saturday, March 15 from 12pm to…

Sunday, March 16th
12:00 p.m.Monday, March 17th
8:00 p.m.
Lodge Tavern
21 W Divsion st
Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Premier Plus Bottomless Mimosa Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River
Mar16
Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s St. Patrick’s Day Premier Plus Bottomless Mimosa Architectural Brunch Cruise on the Chicago River

Duration 2 hours Plated Brunch Alcoholic beverages available for purchase Unbeatable views of the newly dyed green Chicago River Dress code: cocktail attire

Sunday, March 16th
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival
Mar16
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival

The Chicago Women of Color Puppetry and Performing Arts Fringe Festival 2025 celebrates its first year at the Zhou B Art Center, 4th Floor Women…

Sunday, March 16th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Franz West: Millennium Park
Mar17
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…

Monday, March 17th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar17
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…

Monday, March 17th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Mar17
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…

Monday, March 17th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Mar17
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…

Monday, March 17th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
27th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray
Mar18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

27th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray

Join Us for the 27th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray on Tuesday, March 18th! Baseball fans and sports legends will come together at Harry Caray’s Tavern…

Tuesday, March 18th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Harry Caray’s Tavern Navy Pier
700 E Grand Avenue
Twilight Saga Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)
Mar18
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Twilight Saga Trivia Night – Snakes & Lattes Chicago (US)

* This Trivia will cover both movies and books. You don’t need to have read the books to participate, and win! Are you team Jacob…

Tuesday, March 18th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Snakes & Lattes Chicago
1965 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Mar18
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…

Tuesday, March 18th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Franz West: Millennium Park
Mar19
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…

Wednesday, March 19th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Picturing Community: Stories in Photographs | with the Evanston History Center
Mar19
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…

Wednesday, March 19th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Mar19
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…

Wednesday, March 19th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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