On the road: Irish-themed party cruise on green Chicago River
Chicago
When Irish eyes are sailin'
You'll be testing your best Irish brogue while floating upon the Kelly green Chicago River via a Spirit of Chicago St. Patrick's Day cruise. Cruise the river dining on a grand buffet of traditional foods, sipping green beer, enjoying iconic views, and dancing off the calories with interactive DJ entertainment.
Boarding begins at 3 p.m. and cruise is from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15. Tickets start at $49.90. Reservations are required; (866) 273-2649 or spiritofchicago.com.
Color outside the lines
If you can't take off to faraway warmth for spring break, you can at least play like a kid again at the Museum of Contemporary Art's #8220;MCA First Fridays: Spring Break.#8221; The museum will offer spring break-inspired projects designed by artists from Chicago's creative communities. The program begins with a school-inspired variety show: Robbie Q. Telfer's The Encyclopedia Show, during which people present encyclopedia entries in odd and creative ways. Then, it's a spirited evening with music from Latin DJ collective Sonorama, and Cheryl Pope performing with fashion students from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. First Fridays tickets include museum admission and live entertainment.
6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 7. Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. Tickets are $14 in advance or $18 at the door. Guests must be 21 and over; (312) 280-2660 or mcachicago.org.