Visual Arts
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Local artist featured in exhibit at Milan-Cortina Paralympic GamesMar 10, 2026 6:28 pm - Aurora resident Zinyra “Z” Ross’s artwork is featured in ArtPara, an international exhibition in Milan connected to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking her first international travel and art display.
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Schaumburg Township Historical Society bus tour to visit local sculptures April 18Mar 10, 2026 6:10 pm - The Schaumburg Township Historical Society is planning another bus tour this spring to discover the many sculptures that reside in our neighborhoods.
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Things to do March 13-19: St. Patrick’s Day events, Chicago Sports Spectacular, Carlos Mencia and moreMar 10, 2026 10:36 am - Make plans for St. Patrick’s Day events across the suburbs, the Chicago Sports Spectacular in Rosemont, Carlos Mencia at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood at Waukegan’s Genesee Theatre and more.
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Things to do March 13-19: Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and moreMar 10, 2026 10:22 am - Make plans to see the Chicago Sports Spectacular, St. Patrick’s Day events, Carlos Mencia and more.
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Plovers take center stage in College of Lake County exhibitMar 06, 2026 1:11 pm - Local artists and nature lovers help tell the story of the Lake County landscape and the wildlife that depends on it in a new College of Lake County exhibit showcasing photography and artwork on piping plovers.
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Things to do March 6-12: World of Wheels, ‘Dancing With The Stars’ and moreMar 03, 2026 4:25 pm - Make plans to see the O’Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, “Dancing With The Stars Live” at the Rosemont Theatre, Maple Sugaring Days, Elmhurst’s 28th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and more.
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Hoffman Estates High grads create animated series reuniting them on screen and offFeb 27, 2026 9:07 am - A pair of late ‘90s Hoffman Estates High School alumni are being recognized both locally and internationally for their creative collaboration on the animated series “Furious and Fat Cat” on YouTube.
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Wildlife photography exhibit to open March 4 at Des Plaines History CenterFeb 25, 2026 3:50 pm - Kathryn Lentz leads a double life as a noted wildlife photographer and a children’s book author. Her latest display, “Nature ... Beyond the Lens,” will be exhibited March 4 to April 30 at the Des Plaines History Center.
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Things to do Feb. 27 to March 5: Trinity Irish Dance, Chris Kattan, WWE Elimination Chamber and moreFeb 25, 2026 3:39 pm - Make plans to see Trinity Irish Dance at The Auditorium, Chris Kattan at Austin’s Fuel Room, the Northern Illinois Boat Show at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Joffrey Ballet’s “American Icons” and more.
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Best Bets: Monster Jam Freestyle Mania roars into Rosemont’s Allstate ArenaFeb 25, 2026 9:41 am - Monster trucks and motocross bikes roll into Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, high-flying Circus of Bubbles takes center ring at the Raue Center, the ESO performs music from the Baroque in Elgin, and North Central College hosts the annual “Chords for Kids” concert.