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If you only do 22 things this spring, let this be your guide.
“Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo Jansen”
Cinderella
The Joffrey Ballet artfully retells this classic favorite through dance, intricate costumes and elaborate sets. May 11–22
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Lake FX Summit & Expo Artists and creatives from across the Midwest hit the city for three days of panels, conversations and ideation on exploring and improving the community. May 13–15
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“China’s First Emperor and his Terracotta Warriors” At the Field Museum, explore a hidden world built by China’s first emperor, and learn about his quest for global domination. Mar 4–Jan 8
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Chicago Humanities Festival The annual fall cultural festival is making its spring debut with a myriad of events and speakers focused on the season’s theme, “Style.” Apr 28–May 1
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Head to Chicago Craft Beer Week’s kickoff at Garfield Park Conservatory, and taste beers from plenty of phenomenal breweries. May 19
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Chicago’s first cocktail festival is at Morgan MFG. Taste a slew of
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quality concoctions from many of our favorite bars. Apr 1
Beer Under Glass
James Beard Awards The awards are on May 2, but watch out for events and dinners leading up to the main event. May 2
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TIMEOUT.COM/CHICAGO March–May 2016 Wine Riot
Learn about different styles of wines, and find your
Matilda the Musical Roald Dahl’s beloved
children’s book about a witty and imaginative little girl comes to life in this Tony Award–winning stage adaptation. Mar 22–Apr 10
“Van Gogh’s Bedrooms” Peek inside the art world’s most famous bedroom at this Art Institute exhibit featuring all three iterations of Van Gogh’s intimate paintings. Through May 10
favorites at this vino fest. Mar 11, 12
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José González with yMusic at
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
The hushed Swedish folk singer is accompanied by string ensemble yMusic at this performance in a cathedral. Mar 21
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Savages at Metro Notoriously intense UK
postpunk act Savages tours behind its latest LP, Adore Life. Apr 7
At the Drive-In at Riviera Theatre
Reunited (again) post-hardcore band At the Drive-In returns to Chicago for a two-night stand. May 19, 20
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Watch the Chicago River go green before the parade of green and orange makes its way through the Loop, bagpipes blaring and Irish dancers stepping in time. Mar 12
playwright Tracy Letts, of August: Osage County fame, debuts his latest. Mar 31–May 29
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You may have seen his aviancentric art on the cover of records by Lou Reed or the Neville Brothers. Now get up close and personal to his work with this Chicago artist’s feathery exhibit. May 15–Aug 14
Shakespeare 400 Go beyond your high school
readings of Romeo and Juliet at this citywide effort to commemorate the famous playwright with more than 850 events. Through Dec
Trevor Noah The host of The Daily Show brings his mix of comedy and politics to the Chicago Theatre for two shows. Mar 26
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Chicago Architecture Foundation’s 50th
Anniversary Gala
For up-to-date event listings throughout spring, visit
timeout.com/ chicago
Architecture lovers, rejoice! Help CAF ring in 50 years of showcasing the city’s best to locals and tourists alike. Apr 8
fanatics and casual bandwagoners can all find something to cheer about as Draft Town returns to Chicago for the second year. Apr 28–30
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explores what happens when an ambitious African-American lawyer decides to run for president—as a Republican candidate. Apr 2–May 1
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“Strandbeest: The Dream Machines of Theo
Jansen” at Chicago Cultural Center Art and physics combine to make these beautifully moving beach creatures. Through May 1
Carlyle The Goodman Theatre
NFL Draft Football
“Tony Fitzpatrick: The Secret Birds” at DePaul
Mary Page Marlowe Pulitzer Prize–winning
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