Enjoy the spring season with new experiences to make your days brighter! From outdoor activities like nature walks and festivals, to exploring new areas and shops, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a round-up of five activities this weekend that we think you will love to kick off the spring season!
Hit the Ice!
Lace up your skates and prepare to make some memories! Whether you’re a novice who’s just learning to glide or an experienced skater who can throw in some spins, this public skate is open to all!
Date: Apr 13
Time: 1:00 to 2:300PM
Cost: $7 for ages 18+; $6 for ages 3 to 17
Location: Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook
More Info: nbparks.org
Chopin: A Play With Music
The setting is Fryderyk Chopin’s Paris salon just days after the 1848 Revolution. In a tour de force performance, virtuoso actor and pianist Hershey Felder brings to life the romantic story and music of the man and composer they call “the poet of the piano.”
Date: Through May 12
Time: Sat 3:00PM & 7:30PM; Sun 2:00PM & 6:00PM
Cost: From $40
Location: Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Ct, Glencoe
More Info: writerstheatre.org
Art Talks: Looking 101
Join some of the Block Museum Student Associates from Northwestern University for informative and insightful discussions about art. It’s an informal, open-to-all event that encourages casual dialogue and conversation about any of the artworks that spark your curiosity and interest.
Date: April 14
Time: 2:00 to 3:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: The Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Dr, Evanston
More Info: blockmuseum.northwestern.edu
A Global Art Exposition
This weekend, the International Exposition of Contemporary and Modern Art will host EXPO CHICAGO. Discover collections from 170 respected galleries from cities around the world including Paris, New York, Venice, Cape Town, Berlin, Tokyo and Buenos Aires.
Date: Apr 12-14
Time: Fri & Sat 11:00AM to 7:00PM; Sun 11:00AM to 6:00PM
Cost: $40
Location: Festival Hall at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave, Chicago
More Info: expochicago.com
Celebrate Earth Month
In honor of Earth Month, the Chicago Park District is hosting an Earth Day Resource Fair. Representatives and staff from various environmental organizations will be on hand to talk about all things Earth-related, from gardening and native plants to forest conservation and recycling.
Date: April 13
Time: 12:00 to 3:00PM
Cost: Free
Location: Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton St, Chicago
More Info: chicagoparkdistrict.com
Nocturnal Scenes in Japanese Prints
By the Light of the Moon is a wondrous, carefully curated exhibit of Japanese prints from the mid-1700s to the 20th century. The theme is the evolving and myriad ways that these skilled printmakers have used and depicted moonlight and the nighttime sky in their works.
Date: Exhibit Closes April 14
Time: 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Cost: $20 Chicago Residents; $27 Illinois Residents; $32 General Admission
Location: Art Institute, 111 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago
More Info: artic.edu
The Dark Side of the Moon
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of one of the best-selling albums of all time, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, with an immersive and mesmerizing visual and musical experience. The 43-minute planetarium show uses the latest technology to deliver stunning visuals of the solar system and beyond, accompanied by all 10 tracks off the album.
Date: Through Dec 31
Time: Fri, Sat & Sun at 3:15PM
Cost: $39 (Includes Museum Entry)
Location: Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr, Chicago
More Info: adlerplanetarium.org
Fire, Water & The Climate Crisis
Join Pete McBride, National Geographic photographer and author of The Colorado River: Chasing Water, and John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World, as they present their unique, visceral perspectives on the dramatic calamities impacting our environment.
Date: April 13
Time: 11:00AM to 12:15PM
Cost: $25; $20 for Chicago Humanities Members; $15 for Students & Teachers
Location: Goodman Theater, 170 N. Dearborn St, Chicago
More Info: chicagohumanities.org
