Museums
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State representatives leading tours of Des Plaines museumApr 14, 2026 2:31 pm - State Reps. Justin Cochran and Michelle Mussman are hosting a joint meet-and-greet tour of neighborhood history museum Kinder House, 781 Pearson St. in Des Plaines, on April 28.
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Things to do April 17-23: Rick Springfield, Central States Numismatic Society Convention, Earth Day events and moreApr 13, 2026 12:30 pm - Add these to your calendar this week: Rick Springfield at the Genesee Theatre, the Central States Numismatic Society Convention at the Schaumburg Convention Center, Earth Day events in several suburbs and more.
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Glen Ellyn Historical Society hosts Vintage and Antique MarketApr 09, 2026 10:08 pm - The annual Vintage Market Fundraiser for the Glen Ellyn Historical Society is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, through Saturday, May 2.
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Candy Hall of Fame coming to Chicago next yearApr 09, 2026 12:57 pm - Candy Hall of Fame expected to open in summer 2027 on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.
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Mount Prospect Historical Society bus tour features Wright-designed buildings, Bradbury exhibitApr 08, 2026 5:52 pm - Fans of both great architecture and great literature will find reasons to board a bus in Mount Prospect on Saturday, May 2.
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Best bets: The New Philharmonic concludes its season and Lyric celebrates ‘Mary Poppins’Apr 08, 2026 8:30 am - The New Philharmonic concludes its season at the MAC, the Lyric Opera Orchestra performs the score to “Mary Poppins,” and Giordano Dance Chicago premieres three new works this week.
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Things to do April 10-16: Jon Lovitz, Expo Chicago, BoDeans, Tommy Davidson and moreApr 06, 2026 1:15 pm - Make plans to see Jon Lovitz and Andrew Dice Clay performing a double-bill stand-up comedy show at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan, Expo Chicago at Navy Pier, BoDeans at the Paramount Theatre, the Great Midwest Train Show in Wheaton, Tommy Davidson at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg and more.
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Morton Arboretum hosts Champion of Trees 10K to support tree conservationApr 01, 2026 10:14 pm - The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is hosting the Champion of Trees 10K race on Saturday, April 18. This USATF-certified event features a scenic course through the woodlands and prairies.
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Best Bets: Jazz great Arturo Sandoval performs free concert in AuroraMar 31, 2026 10:54 am - Master jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval performs a free concert at Aurora University, the balloon exhibition “EmotionAir” continues at The Fields Studios in Chicago, and the virtual reality exhibition “Titanic: A Voyage Through Time” opens at Germania Place in Chicago.
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Things to do April 3-9: Easter events, Shane Gillis, Howie Mandel and moreMar 30, 2026 10:11 am - Make plans for Easter events throughout the suburbs, Shane Gillis at the United Center, Howie Mandel at the Genesee Theatre and more.