Zoie Reams in “Proximity.” (Todd Rosenberg)
1. Clap
Catch the final performance of “Proximity,” a trio of new operas that tackles contemporary issues such as gun violence and the search for connection in a tech-dominated world. Learn more in our “Black Voices” conversation.
Details: 7:30 pm. Saturday at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive. $70-$310 / MAP
2. Be amazed
Experience five millennia of Chinese history at Shen Yun, which dazzles audiences with classical Chinese dance, a live orchestra and colorful costumes.
Details: 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday or 1 p.m. Sunday at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive. $85-220 / MAP (Additional performances are available in Rosemont and University Park through April 30)
It's almost here!
Only one month to go before we kick off the 2023 world tour with an all-new production. We can't wait to see you!
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— Shen Yun (@ShenYun) November 5, 2022
3. Guffaw
Laugh it up at The Second City’s improv brunch, where you’ll find small bites, a large variety of beverages and an improv show from some of the city’s finest.
Details: noon Sunday at UP Comedy Club, 230 W. North Ave. $35 admission; food and drinks available for purchase / MAP
4. Reflect
The South Asia Institute is showcasing female artists at Testimonies on Paper: Art and Poetry of South Asian Women. Poems are paired with visual pieces in a show exploring femininity and identity.
Details: 11a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays to Saturdays through June 10 at the South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan Ave. $10 for adults; $5 for students and seniors (65+); free admission on Fridays with code CommunitySAI at checkout / MAP
5. Play
Celebrate spring at two family-friendly events. Lincoln Park Zoo’s Spring Egg-Stravaganza includes games, rides, egg hunts and photo-ops with the Easter Bunny; adults can sip on mimosas and bloody marys, available for purchase. The South Loop Easter Egg Hunt, meanwhile, features a petting zoo, face painting, prizes and more than 15,000 eggs with treats inside.
Details for the Spring Egg-Stravaganza: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Lincoln Park Zoo. $35 for adults and children over 12 months; admission for kids 1-12 includes an egg hunt / MAP
Details for the South Loop Easter Egg Hunt: noon-2 p.m. Saturday at the Chicago Women’s Park and Garden, 1801 S. Indiana Ave. $10 for ages 13+; $15 for kids 1-12; free for infants / MAP
(Courtesy of Lincoln Park Zoo)
Events listed are subject to change. We recommend double-checking times and locations before you head out the door. Want to share your upcoming events with us for consideration in a future roundup? Send us an email.
