Spring break is right around the corner, and we know many students will be staying in Chicago during their time off. Sometimes things can feel really boring or slow over break when most of your peers aren’t in the same city as you, so we created this list of events going on during spring break to keep you busy! Just read the description and click the link if you are interested!
The CIBC Theatre will be showing Hamilton for several nights over spring break. Click here.
On March 22, Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers. Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Click here.
On March 22, the Indoor Farmers Market at Water Tower Place. For the second year in a row, Chicago’s Water Tower Place is teaming up with the South Loop Farmers Market to bring its popular indoor farmers market back for another season. Click here.
For several nights, the Glow Wild Festival will be taking place. Wander paths under the moonlight, illuminated by handcrafted lanterns representing wildlife and mythology from around the world. Click here.
On March 25, 28 Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. Timed to coincide with both the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and Opening Day of baseball season, this year’s celebration ties together two great American traditions — the open road and America’s pastime — through the larger-than-life spirit of another timeless American icon, Harry Caray. Click here.
On March 25, Madama Butterfly: Opera newcomers will be swept away by the familiar melodies, gorgeous costuming, and colorful sets — and seasoned opera fans will thrill at this beautiful, thoughtful production from Lyric Opera’s own Matthew Ozawa that brings new dimension to an age-old story. Click here.
On March 27, The Infinite Wrench: At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by The Neo-Futurist Ensemble. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irreverent, terrifying, or a song; all are truthful and tackle the here-and-now. Click here.