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A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Apr4
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,…

Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr4

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
Friday, April 4th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Altered States: Plastics Transformed
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Altered States: Plastics Transformed

With work from Jennifer Merchant, Emiko Oye and Nikki Couppee, this exhibition features three artists that are transforming plastic into wearable works of art. Plastic…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Pistachios Jewelry
716 N Wabash Ave.
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
The Bunny at 900
Apr4
Apr19
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

The Bunny at 900

The Bunny is back at 900 North Michigan Shops! CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL DETAILS AND TO BOOK YOUR VISIT WITH THE BUNNY. Awaken your…

Friday, April 4th
11:00 a.m.Saturday, April 19th
6:30 p.m.
900 North Michigan Shops
900 North Michigan Avenue
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
Apr4
Friday, April 4th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Apr4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday, April 4th
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr4
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…

Friday, April 4th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Vertical Gallery 12-Year Anniversary Group Show
Apr4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Vertical Gallery 12-Year Anniversary Group Show

Vertical Gallery, Chicago’s premier urban-contemporary art gallery, is very proud to present our 12-Year Anniversary Show, an all-star exhibit celebrating our first dozen years at…

Friday, April 4th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vertical Gallery
2006 W Chicago Ave #1R
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr4

41st Chicago Latino Film Festival

The 41st edition of the Festival will take place April 3rd-14th with Opening and Closing Night screenings at the Davis Theater on the first and…

Friday, April 4th
5:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Landmark’s Century Centre Cinema
2828 N Clark St
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Apr4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Friday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Chicago Southland International Film Festival
Apr4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Southland International Film Festival

Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF) is located just miles south of Chicago’s downtown in University Park, IL, and hosted by Governors State University, offering…

Friday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
New Beers Eve 2025
Apr4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Beers Eve 2025

Join Artifact Events and all of your favorite local breweries for a night of delicious beers and bites! They will be bringing in some amazing…

Friday, April 4th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Artifact Events
4325 North Ravenswood Avenue
The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy
Apr4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A Most Lamentable Comedy and Most Ridiculous Tragedy

Stage Left Theatre, the second-oldest ensemble-based theatre company in Chicago, is pleased to announce its spring 2025 production of The Distrikt of Lake Michigun: A…

Friday, April 4th
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
835 N Michigan Ave
Equity Arc in Chicago
Apr4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts

Equity Arc in Chicago

Equity Arc is a Chicago-based national service organization dedicated to creating equitable opportunities in classical music. Our work has been recently featured on the Washington Post and 60…

Friday, April 4th
7:00 p.m.
Chicago Symphony Center
220 S Michigan Ave
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