Museums
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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.
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Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and moreMar 24, 2026 6:30 am - Make plans for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Step Afrika! Evolution at the Hemmens in Elgin, comedian Dwayne Kennedy performing as part of the Copley Comedy Series and more.
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Best Bets: Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero DayMar 17, 2026 3:47 pm - The Volo Museum hosts Princess Super Hero Day, Lyric presents a new Spanish-language opera about Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, Chicago Magic Lounge co-founder Luis Carreon debuts his new one-man show and comedian Jimmy Pardo headlines Zanies in Rosemont.
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Things to do March 20-26: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Carlos Mencia, Lake County RV Outlet Show and moreMar 16, 2026 12:29 pm - Make plans for the final weekend of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Paramount Theatre, the Lake County RV Outlet Show, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv, Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival and more.
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Historian Terry Lynch highlights lesser-known ‘Women of the American Revolution’Mar 10, 2026 6:51 pm - Historian Terry Lynch presents "Uncle Sam Wants You to Remember the Women of Independence" on March 14 at Glen Ellyn History Center, exploring women's crucial roles in the American Revolution and how their perception of freedom differed from men's.