Museums
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Explore works of Doomsday Clock artist Martyl Langsdorf at the Schaumburg LibraryMar 25, 2025 10:44 am - Visitors to the Schaumburg Township District Library can view several pieces of art by Martyl Langsdorf, best known for being the artist who designed the image of the Doomsday Clock in 1947.
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Best Bets: TikTok sensation Drew Wiegman brings improvisational cello home to Lake CountyMar 25, 2025 9:59 am - Self-taught cellist and Lake County native Drew Wiegman headlines the James Lumber Center in Grayslake, Elmhurst History Museum examines DuPage County’s farming legacy, and the Lyric Opera stages the Chicago premiere of the new adults-only “The Listeners.”
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Things to do March 28 to April 3: Marc Maron, Peabo Bryson, SnkrFest and moreMar 25, 2025 9:09 am - Mark your calendar for Marc Maron, Paramount Theatre’s “Waitress,” TAIKOPROJECT, Peabo Bryson, SnkrFest, Nick Swardson and more happening this week.
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Lombard Historical Society to host exhibit on the legacy of ‘Pioneering Women’Mar 18, 2025 9:30 pm - On Saturday, March 29, the Lombard Historical Society will host an opening for its latest temporary exhibit “Pioneering Women: The Peck Women and Their Legacy.”
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Free admission to Dunn Museum with food donationsMar 17, 2025 2:41 pm - Visitors to Lake County’s Bess Bower Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road in Libertyville, will be admitted at no charge from later this month, with the donation of at least one nonperishable food or toiletry item.
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Things to do March 21-27: Jay Pharoah, Lake County RV Outlet Show, DuPage Comic Con and moreMar 17, 2025 9:16 am - Mark your calendar for Jay Pharoah, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Center Stage at Ruth Page, the DuPage Comic Con, the Lyric Opera’s production of “La Boheme,” comedian Tom Green and more happening this week.
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Holocaust museum in Skokie to close for renovations this summerMar 14, 2025 1:12 pm - The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center will temporarily close this summer for extensive renovations.
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Where you can catch a St. Patrick’s Day parade this weekendMar 13, 2025 8:23 am - With St. Patrick’s Day on Monday, March 17, it’s time to celebrate all things Irish, which you can do at suburban parades and events this weekend.
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Glen Ellyn history program to recall Chicago icon Bertha Palmer March 22Mar 11, 2025 9:57 pm - On March 22, learn about Bertha Honore Palmer's impact on Chicago and beyond through her art patronage, ranching, and more.
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Things to do March 14-20: Carlos Mencia, Kevin Nealon, Chicago Sports Spectacular and moreMar 11, 2025 12:15 pm - Mark your calendar for Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, the Chicago Sports Spectacular, Kevin Nealon at Batavia’s Comedy Vault, St. Patrick’s Day events and more happening this week.