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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Apr9
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, April 9th
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Flight of Butterflies
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
The Art and Science of Arachnids
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
A Pressing Call: 500 Years of Women Printing
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th Street
A Movement in Every Direction: Legacies of the Great Migration
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory
Apr9

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
Wednesday, April 9th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
Garfield Park Conservatory
300 N. Central Park Ave.
Alice in Wonderland
Apr9
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,…

Wednesday, April 9th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

Interconnected: Birds and Wildflowers of Illinois, Paintings by Molly Cranch
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
A Tale of Today: Materialities at Driehaus Museum
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Driehaus Museum
40 E Erie St
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Britton-Rene Collins, Marimba
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts | Britton-Rene Collins, Marimba

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BRITTON-RENE COLLINS, MARIMBA Program Astor Piazzolla; arr. Pius Cheung – Verano Porteno J.S. Bach – Fugue in G Minor,…

Wednesday, April 9th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
1:00 p.m.3:35 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers
Apr9
Wednesday, April 9th
1:20 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison Street
Evanston Art Center: Jack Austin | Spiritual Journey
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

The Evanston Art Center Announces – Victoria Yau Retrospective

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Victoria Yau Retrospective  On April 5th, the Evanston Art Center will open an…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Matteo Lane
Apr9
Music & Comedy

WBEZ Presents: An Evening with Matteo Lane

In celebration of the release of his debut cookbook Your Pasta Sucks, homegrown comedian, actor and YouTube sensation Matteo Lane joins our stage for an…

Wednesday, April 9th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
Tropical Wednesdays
Apr9
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, April 9th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
41st Chicago Latino Film Festival
Apr9

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…

Wednesday, April 9th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Book & Author: Fate Unknown: The Last Great Archive of Nazism
Apr9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Book & Author: Fate Unknown: The Last Great Archive of Nazism

Fate Unknown uncovers the powerful, untold story of the International Tracing Service (ITS), the world’s largest and, for many years, most secretive archive of Holocaust-related documents.…

Wednesday, April 9th
6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
9603 Woods Drive
Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat
Apr9
Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Words with Nerds: Live in Chicago!
Apr9
Music & Comedy

Words with Nerds: Live in Chicago!

Join us on Wednesday, April 9 for Words with Nerds, a great show for information sponges who love to laugh! Think TED Talks, but way…

Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
Titanique
Apr9
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…

Wednesday, April 9th
7:00 p.m.8:40 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
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