Head down to the Nederlander Theatre at Ford Center for the Performing Arts for your chance to see Moulin Rouge the Musical, live. Expect thrill, lots of vibrant color, and nostolgia at this fun-filled Broadway show. With receiving Tony awards for both best musical and best orchestrations, it's a performance that you won't want to miss. Tickets start at $91 and can be purchased here.
Restaurant Week, a celebration of Chicago's award-winning culinary culture, is the perfect opportunity to eat your way through Chicago. Starting at the end of March, you can enjoy special prix fixe menus at restaurants throughout the city and nearby suburbs. The multi-course meals offered are $25 for brunch or lunch and $39 and/or $59 for dinner. This is the largest restaurant week in the country.
Attention artists and lovers of the arts: carve out time to experience this popular and respected art exhibition! The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (Expo Chicago) will feature beautifully curated, aesthetically pleasing, museum-quality art and designs by multiple exhibitors! This year will be a mix of both online and in-person programming.
If you love and appreciate hand-made crafts, then head down to the Odeum for Spring Festival. Organized by Huffman Productions, this 3-day, nationally-ranked event will have over 500 artists from over 30 states selling hand-made crafts. The festival will also feature food, drinks, an hourly gift certificate drawing, and free parking. Admission for adults is $10 and admission for children under 10 years old are free.
The annual Electronic Music Midwest Festival is back and continues to celebrate electroacoustic music with high-quality performances. This year's guest performer is clarinetist Andrea Cheeseman. Addition information including this year's full lineup and schedule is available online.
Attend one of the hottest electronica music festivals in the country. The Spring Awakening Festival features musicians, deejays, and music producers from around the world to celebrate one of the most varied musical genres. Enjoy food from local vendors and icy cocktails to beat the heat in-between stage shows.
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Enjoy a beautiful and explosive performance from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra will be led by Riccardo Muti, with pieces composed by Jessie Montgomery, the orchestra's new Mead Composer-in-Residence, as well as classics from Beethoven. Tickets prices range from $38-$254, and they can be purchased online.
If you're an art lover, make sure you take a visit to Wilder Park as it's transformed into an art show and filled with crafts. This 2-day event attracts over 10,000 attendees and over 100 artists selling their pieces. Rain or shine, the massive art show will also feature live music entertainment, admission is free for all ages.
Become a rum connoisseur at the Chicago Rum Festival, where you can learn about, taste, and pair over 50 different varieties of rum. From spiced to coconut, everyone can find a version they will like, and as you try, you'll discover the rich history of the liquor and its deep connection to America. Tickets start at $45 and can be purchased here.
