New month, same weird weather. It's going to be a sometimes chilly, sometimes nice, sometimes rainy, sometimes sunny weekend full of wonder events! Whether you're in the mood for a 3D movie at the Music Box Theatre, a concert at one of the many amazing venues in our city, a trip to a market or two, or maybe catch a fun film festival movie at home; there is something fun waiting for you this weekend!
Now, let's get on with your Chicago Curated Weekend!
ART GALLERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
- All Star Press is constantly putting up new prints for you to decorate your space with! RIGHT NOW they are showing Breaking the Bank: Solo Show by E.LEE & Friends ! Plus you can check out some of their prints from their Vertical Gallery collab, which you can purchase here!! There is also a virtual gallery featuring all the works! You can also see "Saturday Morning Fever” featuring the works of Griffin Goodman through their virtual gallery! And don't forget to check out the virtual edition of JC Rivera's new exhibition "Still Undefeated" ! Or the All Decked Out virtual show!
- Chicago Gamespace is the perfect spot to check out the hairy present and future of the gaming realm! Currently they are showing "Vector vs. Raster"
- Galerie F has a fun stock of prints from concert posters, pop culture prints and more!
- Rotofugi is the perfect nexus of art and toys! Head over to see what new pieces of art they have in stocks and on display in their gallery space! This month they are showing Little Bit of Everything New Works by Jeff Pak
- WNDR Museum is an ever-evolving immersive art and technology experience designed to ignite your curiosity! See exhibits like the Light Floor, Try to Get Higher, and the Digital Gallery. Plus Keith Haring!
- Garfield Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens safely!
- Lincoln Park Conservatory is open! Book a reservation to see all the beautiful gardens safely
- “Mold-A-Rama™: Molded for the Future” @ Museum of Science and Industry
- Art on the Mart
- Wonderverse takes popular franchises like Ghostbusters, Bad Boys, and more and puts them together in this immersive venue! Enjoy tons of activities including escape rooms, virtual reality games, racing simulators, and more! Plus there are plenty of themed food and drinks for you to try.
- NOW- 11/30 Green City Market @ Lincoln Park
- NOW - 10/27 "007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond" @ Museum of Science and Industry
- NOW - 5/12 Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show: Bee's Knees
- NOW - 4/28 Tokyo Last Call @ Hub 51
- NOW - 4/14 Disney100: The Exhibition
- NOW - 4/21 "Titanic: The Exhibition"
- NOW - 4/13 Downton Abbey: The Exhibition
THIS WEEKEND
- 4/4 Paul Cherry + JW Francis @ Hideout
- 4/4 Action Bronson: Dr. Bachlava and the Human Growth Hormone @ The Vic Theatre
- 4/5 Lime Cordiale + Windser @ Bottom Lounge
- 4/5 Matthew Sweet + Abe Partridge @ Metro
- 4/6 Center Days @ Hyde Park Art Center
- 4/6 Green City Market Opening Day and 25th Anniversary Celebration @ Lincoln Park
- 4/6 - 4/7 Vintage House Clothing Market @ The Logan Square Auditorium
- 4/6 - 4/7 Chicago Artisan Market @ Artifact Events Ravenswood
- 4/7 Greek Heritage Parade @ Halsted Street and Van Buren
- 4/7 Liam Kazar + Sarah Weddle @ Hideout
- 4/7 Beach Fossils + Nation of Language @ House of Blues
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, APRIL 5-7 (& BEYOND)
The Neo-Futurists’ The Infinite Wrench @ The Neo-Futurist Theater, 5153 N Ashland, Friday and Saturday 10:30pm, Sunday 7:00pm, 16+
WHAT: Quick plays live and online!
SO WHAT: The Neo-Futurists are back! Their Infinite Wrench is an ongoing, ever-changing attempt to perform 30 plays in 60 minutes for a live audience. Now it’s actually a live audience that will be enjoying the performance in person!
NOW WHAT: Join the Neo-Futurists this weekend for $20! The Infinite Wrench Goes Viral will be continuing til February (and possibly beyond) over at their Patreon
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, APRIL 6 & 7
Oddities Flea Market Chicago @ Morgan MFG, 401 North Morgan Street, Suite #204A, Saturday 11am – 7pm, Sunday 11am-6pm, All Ages
WHAT: A little bit of weirdness for your weekend shopping
SO WHAT: Oddities Flea Market Chicago brings a curated selection of medical history ephemera, anatomical curiosities, natural history items, osteological specimens, taxidermy, home decor, jewelry, one-of-a-kind art, and much more.
NOW WHAT: Tickets are $25 a day and $50 for VIP which grants early entry and re-entry at limited capacity, ensuring prime access to our vendors’ collections.
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
Wicker Park Winter Market Series @ The Robey, 2018 W North Ave, 9am-2pm
WHAT: An indoor farmers market for the colder months
SO WHAT: Get some fresh produce action during the wonderful winter edition of the Wicker Park market inside The Robey! Wicker Park Farmers Market’s mission “is to provide a space for regional food producers to sell to and interact with customers, for our residents and neighbors to access healthful foods and local goods, and to foster a sense of place and community in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood.” You can check out their lineup of vendors over at their website!
NOW WHAT: Just bring your tote and get ready to grab some amazing food from local vendors!
THE WHOLE CURATED WEEKEND & BEYOND
Asian Pop-up Cinema @ Various Locations, Various Times
WHAT: Experience some incredible movies throughout the month!
SO WHAT: Asian Pop-Up Cinema brings together over 20 films from around the world with a vision "to foster an appreciation for a diverse range of Asian cultures through film". The films will feature in person screenings and plenty of virtual screenings for those that want to stay home! Check out the full lineupat their website!
NOW WHAT: Tickets for both in person screenings and virtual screenings are available now!
Weekend Shows @ Lincoln Hall & Schubas, 2424 N Lincoln Ave & 3159 N Southport Ave, various times, 18+
WHAT: A full weekend of amazing shows at Schubas and Lincoln Hall!
SO WHAT: Lincoln Hall and Schubas are some of our favorite venues in the city and they always have something great going on. Check out what's going this weekend at these great venues
- April 4 - Schubas Open Mic HOSTED BY SHARRON PALM, and SAM SELBY @ Schubas FREE
- April 4 - Eliza McLamb + Mini Trees @ Schubas SOLD OUT
- April 4 - The Chicago Handshake Passport Party + Totally Cashed + DJ Soup Time @ Lincoln Hall
- April 5 - Zombi + Overcalc + Ryan Sullivan @ Schubas
- April 5 -Willis + Toledo @ Lincoln Hall
- April 6 - Bendigo Fletcher + Free Range @ Lincoln Hall
- April 6 - School of Rock Andersonville Mid-Season Showcase @ Schubas
- April 6 - Small Crush + Sunday Cruise + Sick Day @ Schubas
- April 6 - Schubas 3rd Annual Garage Sale @ Schubas
- April 7 - Deerhoof + Half-Scratches @ Lincoln Hall
- April 7 -100% Off Presents: Flower Problem + Pash + Hell Trash @ Schubas FREE
NOW WHAT: Head out to Schubas & Lincoln Hall and enjoy this great lineup of shows!
Movies on the Big Screen and Home @ Music Box Theatre, 3733 N Southport Ave, various times
WHAT: A great way to support a great local theater
SO WHAT: The Music Box Theatre is ready to fill that art house need in you with some excellent movies including a fantastic lineup of 3D movies for the Triple Threat! A 3D Series, La Chimera, and more!
NOW WHAT: Sit back and enjoy a new film at one of our favorite movie theatres in the city!
Chicago Humanities: New Talks and Video Archives @ Various Locations & Chicago Humanities Festival YouTube channel, your favorite browser or YouTube app, any time you want some inspiration, All Ages
WHAT: Interesting conversations with interesting people!
SO WHAT: Chicago Humanities Festival always brings some of the best ideas to the surface with entertaining programming that captures your imagination. Their year may be over, but certainly be on the lookout for updates for next year's season as their website is constantly updated with new talks.
- 4/9 Judith Butler: Who’s Afraid of Gender? @ Music Box Theatre
- 4/13 Documenting Disaster: Capturing Climate Change @ Goodman Theatre
- 4/13 The Verge AI Sessions: AI and Humans @ School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- 4/13 Jeffrey Rosen: The Founding Fathers’ Pursuit of Happiness @ Goodman Theatre
- 4/13 The Verge AI Sessions: Art Creator or Thief? @ School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- 4/13 Elizabeth Kolbert: From A to Z on the Climate Crisis @ First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
- 4/13 First United Afternoon Collaborator + Member Reception @ First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
- 4/13 How to Abolish Prisons
- 4/13 The Verge AI Sessions: AI at the Movies @ School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- 4/13 The Arc of Oblivion @ Gene Siskel Film Center
- 4/13 Jeanne Gang: The Art of Architectural Grafting @ First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
- 4/13 Joy-Ann Reid: A Love Story that Awakened America @ First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple
- 4/25 Kara Jackson @ Old Town School of Folk Music
- 5/18 George Stephanopoulos: Inside White House Situation Room
- 5/18 Kathleen Hanna - Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk
NOW WHAT: Head over to take a look at their past events here! You should also sign up for their email list to get updates on upcoming talks in 2023
University of Chicago Folk Festival @ Your favorite spot in your home, All Ages
WHAT: A fantastic folk festival
SO WHAT: University of Chicago Folk Festival might have come and gone but their digital presence is still around, making sure the wonderful music reaches as many people as possible! You can check out the past few years of performances on their Facebook page and their YouTube channel any time you want! This past year's performers included The Price Sisters, Brian Conway, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Ruby John, Sean "Mack" McDonald, and many more!
NOW WHAT: Head over to their Facebook page and their YouTube channel and enjoy the show! We highly encourage you to donate to help support this fantastic folk festival!