Augmented Chicago: Inaugural Realities displays the ground-breaking virtual artworks of four celebrated Chicago-based artists, Claire Ashley, Faheem Majeed, Yvette Mayorga, and Carlos Rolón, through the technical wonders of augmented reality. AR combines the existing environment and virtual elements through VR or your phone. Experience the future of art at Millennium Park. Admission is free, and the exhibits run through November 25th.
This year's Spring Flower Show at Garfield Park Conservatory explores the roots, the foundation of plants and flowers. Roots not only deliver water and nutrients to plant life but also "communicate" with other plants via chemical and electrical signals. Discover more at the show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Carve some time out for a Broadway show while in Chicago. Carole King is known in the music industry as an iconic singer-songwriter. However, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical is a play about the personal life of Carole King before she was a chart-topping music legend. Tickets for Drury Land Theatre start at $140.
Chicago Wine Festival lets you sample over 150 wines and bubblies from around the world, enjoy the Field Museum after-hours, indulge in food, listen to music, participate in interactive exhibits, and more. There are two ticket options, VIP and general admission, with prices ranging from $65 - $110. This event is for 21 and over only. A trip to the museum has never been more fun.
If you're a St. Patrick's Day enthusiast, you'll love to drink and "crawl" around Chicago during the Saint Paddy's Pub Crawl. Participants receive a wristband and enjoy exclusive food and drink specials at bars decorated with Irish spirit. The event aims to make St. Patrick's Day a memorable experience, especially if you love to party at the city's best bars.
Music legend Elvis Costello and longtime collaborator and bandmate Steve Nieve have announced a 15-date tour celebrating their nearly fifty-year-long career creating some of pop's most memorable songs like "Veronica" and "Everyday I Write the Book." It's an amazing night of classic hits with Elvis Costello & Steve Nieve. Don't be surprised if you sing along.
The Chicago Flower & Garden Show is a beloved Chicago tradition that dates back to 1847 and continues today at its modern home on Navy Pier, where the family-friendly event draws upwards of 40,000 attendees. Visitors can explore life-sized gardens, participate in DIY workshops, and watch garden-to-table demonstrations.
Mary J. Blige is back on top with her For the Fans Tour featuring special guests Ne-Yo and Mario Don't miss timeless hits such as "Family Affair" and "Not Gon' Cry" and see why Mary J. Blige remains forever the Queen of R&B and Hip-Hop.
Top of the mornin'... Grab your favorite green and celebrate Chicago's rich Irish heritage as it hosts the 70th Anniversary of the country's largest St. Patrick's Day Parade. The festivities begin at Balbo Drive, travel north on Columbus Drive, and end at Monroe Drive. If you want an entire St. Patty's Day celebration, start early and watch the Chicago River being dyed green. It's a Chicago tradition.
Join the luckiest bar crawl ever in Chicago with Lucky's St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl. Grab 1-2 complimentary drinks/shots and an official stadium party cup (for the first 400 check-ins). Food and drink specials will be available at select locations, with professional photographers capturing the St. Patty's Day hijinks. Sign up for $10-$15 tickets at the event's handy website.
The Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle is Chicago's annual 8K road race in Grant Park that attracts more than 30,000 runners, making it the largest running event in the Midwest. Test your mettle on a flat, fast, and scenic course in the race with one of Chicago's premier races. the Shamrock Shuffle is a great way to start the season and is suitable for runners of all levels.
Discover unforgettable vintage fashion for men and women, antiques, fancy foods, pastries, and handmade crafts at one of Chicago’s most prominent marketplaces. The Spring Fling at the Randolph Street Market is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Kids under 12 are free, and so is the parking at the huge Plumbers Lot.
The 15th annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention is a must-attend event for ink lovers. This inked-up convention features live tattooing by some of the country's most popular and talented artists, informative seminars, and unforgettable sexy entertainment from burlesque performers. This awesome event runs Friday from 2 - 11 pm, Saturday from 11 am - 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Prices range from $25 to $50; kids under 12 get in free.
