It's the penultimate weekend of this very long March! Some chilly weather is ahead of us but the events won't let that stop them! Markets, concerts, food, movies, tattoos and more are waiting for you to stop by and enjoy. So get ready and make the best of these amazing events!
Now, let's get on with your Chicago Curated Weekend!
ART GALLERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
- All Star Press is constantly putting up new prints for you to decorate your space with! RIGHT NOW they are showing Breaking the Bank: Solo Show by E.LEE & Friends ! Plus you can check out some of their prints from their Vertical Gallery collab, which you can purchase here!! There is also a virtual gallery featuring all the works! You can also see "Saturday Morning Fever” featuring the works of Griffin Goodman through their virtual gallery! And don't forget to check out the virtual edition of JC Rivera's new exhibition "Still Undefeated" ! Or the All Decked Out virtual show!
- Chicago Gamespace is the perfect spot to check out the hairy present and future of the gaming realm! Currently they are showing "Vector vs. Raster"
- Galerie F has a fun stock of prints from concert posters, pop culture prints and more!
- Rotofugi is the perfect nexus of art and toys! Head over to see what new pieces of art they have in stocks and on display in their gallery space! This month they are showing Brain Killer and the Gang: Bugz and Crypts featuring Chicago-based artists: Shawnimals, Angel Onofre, Don Mega, Alisa Duda, China Cat 663, and (Sub)urban Warrior.
- WNDR Museum is an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience designed to ignite your curiosity! See exhibits like the Light Floor, Try to Get Higher, and the Digital Gallery. Plus Keith Haring!
- Garfield Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens safely!
- Lincoln Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens safely
- “Mold-A-Rama™: Molded for the Future” @ Museum of Science and Industry
- Art on the Mart
- Wonderverse takes popular franchises like Ghostbusters, Bad Boys, and more and puts them together in this immersive venue! Enjoy tons of activities including escape rooms, virtual reality games, racing simulators, and more! Plus there are plenty of themed food and drinks for you to try.
- NOW - 10/27 "007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond" @ Museum of Science and Industry
- NOW - 5/12 Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees
- NOW - 4/14 Disney100: The Exhibition
- NOW - 4/21 "Titanic: The Exhibition"
- NOW - 4/13 Downton Abbey: The Exhibition
- NOW - 3/31 Teeny Tiny, Tropical Bar
THIS WEEKEND
- 3/22 Tournament Watch Party With Ayo Dosunmu @ The Game Room\
- 3/22 Ritmo Del Mar @ Shedd Aquarium
- 3/23 The Volunteer Fair @ Guild Row
- 3/23 Houndstooth Ball @ Morgan MFG
- 3/23 Easter Egg Hunt at Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook
- 3/23 Global Connections: Holi @ Aon Grand Ballroom & Navy Pier Beer Garden
- 3/24 Vinyl & Vittles @ Co-Prosperity Sphere
- 3/24 Bunny Bash @ Fifth Third Arena
- 3/24 Shamrock Shuffle
- NOW - 3/24 Cirque Du Soleil: Crystal @ NOW Arena
- NOW - 3/24 Charm’d Bar @ Bamboo Club
- NOW - 3/24 Chicago Botanic Garden: The Orchid Show of Wonders
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Chicago Humanities: New Talks and Video Archives @ Various Locations & Chicago Humanities Festival YouTube channel, your favorite browser or YouTube app, any time you want some inspiration, All Ages
WHAT: Interesting conversations with interesting people!
SO WHAT: Chicago Humanities Festival always brings some of the best ideas to the surface with entertaining programming that captures your imagination. Their year may be over, but certainly be on the lookout for updates for next year's season as their website is constantly updated with new talks.
- 3/21 Kara Swisher: A Tech Love Story
- 4/13 Doris Conant Lecture on Women and Culture Joy-Ann Reid: A Love Story that Awakened America
- 4/25 Presented by Old Town School and Chicago Humanities Kara Jackson
- 5/18 George Stephanopoulos: Inside White House Situation Room
- 5/18 Kathleen Hanna - Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk
NOW WHAT: Head over to take a look at their past events here! You should also sign up for their email list to get updates on upcoming talks in 2023
The WhiskyX Chicago @ Morgan MFG,401 N Morgan St Suite #100, 6:00pm -10:00pm, 21+
WHAT: A whisky lover's dram
SO WHAT: Come taste over 60+ whiskies at this spirited event! There will also be Chicago’s best food trucks for some much needed sustenance, a cigar lounge, complimentary hair-and-beard trims, and more!
NOW WHAT: Tickets start at $50! VIP tickets include a bevy of extras! This event will benefit Red Door Animal Shelter Chicago.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, MARCH 22-24 (& BEYOND)
Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival @ Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, Friday 2:00PM to Midnight, Saturday 11:00AM to Midnight, Sunday 11:00AM to 8:00PM
WHAT: Body art skills on display
SO WHAT: Ever been interested in the world of tattoo art? Well this convention is bringing a huge list of special guests along with tattoo contests, seminars, and plenty of entertainment including tons of amazing live acts such as Cenobyte Suspension, Aztec Dance, Ringling Brothers' star James Maltman, Olde City Sideshow / Reggie Bügmüncher, Verona Fink, and more!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are only available on site and are $25 a day or $50 for the three day pass
The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench @ The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N Ashland, Friday and Saturday 10:30pm, Sunday 7:00pm, 16+
WHAT: Quick plays live and online!
SO WHAT: The Neo-Futurists are back! Their Infinite Wrench is an ongoing, ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes for a live audience. Now it’s actually a live audience that will be enjoying the performance in person!
NOW WHAT: Join the Neo-Futurists this weekend for $20! The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral will be continuing til February (and possibly beyond) over at their Patreon
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 23 & 24 & BEYOND
Film Girl Film Festival @ Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, various times
WHAT: "A vision of Women in Film"
SO WHAT: Film Girl Film Festival is an independent film festival that showcases the works of women filmmakers. The festival is moving from Milwaukee to Chicago for this ninth edition so let's make them feel welcome! This weekend will feature screenings of four full-length films and 45 shorts at one of our favorite theatres in town! Next weekend will feature another in person screenings as well as virtual screenings for those looking to stay home and enjoy a movie!
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $12 for in person screenings!
THE WHOLE CURATED WEEKEND & BEYOND
West Town Restaurant Week 2024 @ Various Restaurants, Various Times
WHAT: A great way to explore cuisine and fine dining at restaurants throughout West Town
SO WHAT: Take a break from eating at home and check out some of the great restaurants in West Town during their Restaurant Week! Restaurants will show off their wide array of dining options with special prix-fixe menus and great discounts to enjoy.
NOW WHAT: Head over to their website and check out all the participating restaurants and their offering
Weekend Shows @ Lincoln Hall & Schubas, 2424 N Lincoln Ave & 3159 N Southport Ave, various times, 18+
WHAT: A full weekend of amazing shows at Schubas and Lincoln Hall!
SO WHAT: Lincoln Hall and Schubas are some of our favorite venues in the city and they always have something great going on. Check out what's going this weekend at these great venues
- March 21 - Schubas Open Mic HOSTED BY SHARRON PALM, and SAM SELBY @ Schubas
- March 21- Chaepter Album Release + Fruitleather + Gerfety + Drumset @ Schubas
- March 21 - DIFFA Chicago Presents: Lip Sync for Life 2024 @ Lincoln Hall
- March 22 - Hannah Diamond + DJ_Dave @ Schubas SOLD OUT
- March 22 - Hannah Diamond + DJ_Dave @ Schubas SOLD OUT
- March 22 - Tow'rs + A Boy and His Kite @ Lincoln Hall
- March 23 - Stuck + Cruel + Cel Ray @ Schubas
- March 23 -This Will Destroy You + Christopher Tignor + Symbol @ Lincoln Hall SOLD OUT
- March 24 -100% Off Presents: LaSalle Grandeur + Sydny August + Gayun Cannon + BBSUBI @ Schubas
- March 24-The Rural Alberta Advantage + Julianna Riolino @ Lincoln Hall
NOW WHAT: Head out to Schubas & Lincoln Hall and enjoy this great lineup of shows!
Movies on the Big Screen and Home @ Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, various times
WHAT: A great way to support a great local theater
SO WHAT: The Music Box Theatre is ready to fill that art house need in you with some excellent movies including Cinema Morricone, Film Girl Film Festival, Perfect Days, Late Night with the Devil; midnight screenings of Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Thing and more!
NOW WHAT: Sit back and enjoy a new film at one of our favorite movie theatres in the city!
University of Chicago Folk Festival @ Your favorite spot in your home, All Ages
WHAT: A fantastic folk festival
SO WHAT: University of Chicago Folk Festival might have come and gone but their digital presence is still around, making sure the wonderful music reaches as many people as possible! You can check out the past few years of performances on their Facebook page and their YouTube channel any time you want! This past year's performers included The Price Sisters, Brian Conway, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Ruby John, Sean "Mack" McDonald, and many more!
NOW WHAT: Head over to their Facebook page and their YouTube channel and enjoy the show! We highly encourage you to donate to help support this fantastic folk festival!
Masque of the Red Coronavirus! @ Black Button Eyes Productions, Any time on your computer or mobile device. For 18+.
WHAT: Written by Black Button Eyes Productions producing artistic director Ed Rutherford, this short satirical piece is available online free as a combined script-and-video experience.
SO WHAT: In addition to reading the play, you will see various Chicago artists act out portions of the script on video, recorded remotely. The event includes puppets, burlesque, original music, fire dancing and more in a brief, darkly comedic confection.
With the Red Coronavirus running rampant across the countryside and a vaccine still months away, what's a Prince to do? Lock himself in a secure bunker in an undisclosed location along with a cohort of his top donors, of course. To prevent him and his rich supporters from becoming bored, the Prince has also brought a few artists into the bunker to entertain the crowd. But as the hour grows later and the night grows weirder, it's clear that something else has also invaded the party.
NOW WHAT: Settle down watch this fun piece
