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March 25 - 27, 2016
This weekend's all about good food, good laughs, good music, and good causes. And Good Friday! (Technically Easter, but we had a theme goin'...)
Have a great weekend!
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Browse our highlights below and then visit our events calendar to find more things to do. Create a custom itinerary to keep track of your favorite events this weekend, and invite your friends! Check out all the details on our FAQs page
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Saturday, University Village
UIC Forum, $10
If you're into buying local, sustainable food - or want to be - attend this festival dedicated to "Good Food." There will be chef demos with Rick Bayless and Paul Kahan, DIY workshops, a kids corner with Purple Asparagus, and a ham curing session with Butcher & Larder's Rob Levvit.
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Multiple locations
Hop, hop, hop on over to our Easter guide to find brunches, family-style dinners, Easter egg hunts, and the Easter bunny.
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Sat 6:30pm, North Center
Mrs. Murphy and Sons Irish Bistro, $32.04
In Chicago we're blessed with a proliferation of theatrical groups. With acts from performers around the city this event will give you a taste of the talent that's all around us. And at just $30/ticket (plus fees) this is probably the most affordable "gala" of the year!
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Fri 7pm, Jefferson Park
Copernicus Center, $20 - $65
The Netflix sensation hosts a lineup which includes Chicago's own Pat Tomasulo. It's all in good fun to help a serious cause: helping to ease the hardship of Chicago Fire Department families.
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Through April 10, The Loop
Oriental Theatre; $70 - $108
The Broadway smash opens this weekend. How much of a smash is this show? It's won four Tony Awards and 50 international awards, that's how much!
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Fri & Sat 7:30pm and 9:30pm, North Center
Laugh Out Loud Theater Chicago, $30
Suburban improv standby Laugh Out Loud celebrates its Chicago opening this weekend. Tickets to performances includes the show, prizes, bar specials, a raffle, surprise guests, champagne toast, and a chance to see the revamped space and meet the ensemble and staff.
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Fri 9:30pm, Logan Square
Rosa's Lounge, $15 - $20
Ed may be Lil', but he and his band pack an imperial punch when it comes to the blues. Check out this energetic, soulful, and authentic Chicago blues band at their album release shows this weekend at Rosa's.
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Fri 7:30pm, Lincoln Square
DANK Haus, Free
This free event features a film about Paul Voigt; a man who works for a professional separation agency who changes his thoughts about love and relationships after helping Toto; the boyfriend of a customer who just got dumped. The film will be shown in German with English subtitles.
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Fri & Sat, River North
Nacional 27, Prices vary
Dig into Chef Chico Vilchez's special vegetarian and seafood paellas this weekend at the Nuevo Latino River North restaurant, then work it off with some Latin dancing.
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Macaroni Kids Pick of the Week
Egg Hunts, Mr. Hippity Hop and MORE!
Sat & Sun, Times vary, all throughout the city
Chicago area parks, Most events are free
The bunny is making a special visit to many parks this spring. You'll find dozens of egg hunts, including one for dogs, along with a number of luncheons with the bunny. Many of the events will feature treats, prizes, face painting, arts and crafts plus photo opportunities with the bunny.
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