Get your art at: EXPO CHICAGO at Navy Pier
WHAT: The International Exhibition of Contemporary and Modern Art features contemporary and modern art galleries from around the world, as well as Chicago’s contemporary art community.
OR: Navy Pier Festival Hall, 600 E Grand Ave.
WHEN: From Thursday April 11 to Sunday April 14
Even more art: the other art fair
WHAT: An alternative to Expo Chicago, The Other Art Fair features 110 independent artists with immersive installations, performances, DJs and more.
OR: Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: From Thursday April 11 to Sunday April 14
Inaugural Event: Chicago Tea Festival
WHAT: Immerse yourself in the world of tea at the Chicago Tea Festival, discover new flavors and expand your tea knowledge and experience with workshops and presentations.
OR: Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN: Saturday April 13, Sunday April 14
The nation’s longest-running Latino film festival
WHAT: The 40th The annual Chicago Latino Film Festival, presented by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, features 50 feature films and 35 short films.
OR: Landmark Century Center, 2828 N Clark St, Chicago, IL; Davis Theater, 4614 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL; and Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday April 11 – Monday April 22
Batman 1989: in concert
WHAT: Experience Caped Crusader like never before as the Chicago Philharmonic brings music from the film to life along with a screening of the film, as part of the film’s 35th anniversary celebration.
OR: Auditorium Theater, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago IL
WHEN: Saturday April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Discover classical Chinese dance: Shen Yun
WHAT: Shen Yun takes you on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture, complete with live orchestral music.
OR: Harris Theater of Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday April 13 – Sunday April 14
Make people laugh: comedian Ronny Chieng
WHAT: Comedian, actor and “The Daily Show” correspondent Ronny Chieng brings “The Love to Hate it Tour” to Chicago.
OR: Chicago Theater, 175 N State St, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN: Saturday April 13th7 p.m.
Rising opera stars in concert
WHAT: The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center Ensemble 2023/24 performs with members of the Lyric Opera Orchestra
OR: Lyric Opera House, 20 N Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday April 13th7:30 p.m.
Kansas 50th Anniversary Tour: Another Fork in the Road
WHAT: Legendary rock band Kansas takes audiences down memory lane, commemorating five decades of music
OR: Genesis Theater, 203 N Genesee St, Waukegan, IL
WHEN: Saturday April 13th7:30 a.m.
South Africa’s cultural ambassadors to the world: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
WHAT: Five-time Grammy Award winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo from South Africa brings her vocal harmony to Chicago
OR: Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN: Saturday April 13th2 shows
Benefit performance: Chance the Rapper
WHAT: Chicago’s Chance the Rapper performs in concert to raise funds for his nonprofit Social Works
OR: Ramova Theater, 3520 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday April 13th7 p.m.
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