Things to Do


Edited by Grace Perry timeout.com/chicago/things-to-do @perryjetaime


Proud geeks Chicago Comic & Entertainment


Expo—or, C2E2—is nerd heaven.


You can meet the talented folks who bring your comics, movies, TV, toys, anime and video games to life. This year’s lineup includes Millie Bobbie Brown (who plays Eleven on Stranger Things), and Marvel Comics godfather Stan Lee. à McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore Dr (c2e2.com). Apr 21, 22 10am–7pm, Apr 23 10am–5pm; $30–$60, at the door $40–$70.


Passionate crafters Grandmas and indoor


kids alike find their home


at the International Quilt Festival. Admire the gallery of handmade quilts, take a quilting class, or submit your own crafts for display at this enormous trade show. à Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd Rosemont, IL (quilts.com/quilt-festival- chicago). Apr 6, 7 10am–6pm; Apr 8 10am–5pm. $10/day, three-day pass $25.


Pick your tribe


A slate of niche festivals for the most obsessive Chicagoans is approaching. By Grace Perry


The inked Get tattooed by visionary


artists, attend seminars


and see heavy-metal circus performers at the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention. Guest artists include Shanghai Kate, Black Ink Crew, tattooists featured on Ink Master and more. à Donald E. Stephens Convention Center (villainarts.com/home/ chicago-tattoo-arts-convention). Mar 17 2pm–midnight, Mar 18 11am– midnight, Mar 19 11am–8pm; $20/ day, three-day pass $40.


SPRING IN CHICAGO means many things: busier bike lanes, mud and overzealous attempts at patio dining, for starters. But it’s also the season to immerse yourself in your weird, specific passions. Join like-minded folks at a convention tailored perfectly for you and your tribe.


Pork fanatics Baconfest is back! Devour the beloved


cut of meat in all its forms—smoked, fried, cured, in small plates, cocktails and beers—at one of three sessions. Ignore your vegan friends and your arteries for one glorious meal. à UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd (baconfestchicago.com). Mar 31 7–10pm, Apr 1 noon– 3pm, 7–10pm; $100.


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Chocoholics Satisfy your sweet tooth


at the Chicago Artisan


Chocolate Show, a weekend of talks, cooking demos and, of course, tastings. Last year’s lineup included a chocolate sculptor and handmade chocolate soap. à Plumbers Hall, 1340 W Washington Blvd (fineartisanevents.com/choc). Apr 22 11am–6pm, Apr 23 11am–5pm; $38–$66.


PHOTOGRAPHS (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): COURTESY INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL; MAX HERMAN; COURTESY ARTISAN CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL; ANNE PETERSEN; COURTESY CHICAGO ROSEMONT TATTOO ARTS CONVENTION


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