2020 EVENTS THEATRE & PERFORMING ARTS Jan. 24 – March 6 SOPHISTICATED LADIES Porchlight Music Theatre porchlightmusictheatre.org As part of its 25th anniversary season, Porchlight presents this stylish salute to jazz composer Duke Ellington, one of America’s greatest showmen. March 27 – April 26 DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE Victory Gardens Theater victorygardens.org A family fights to preserve its legacy when their beloved Dhaba Canteen, a dining institution on Chicago’s Devon Avenue, is threatened with bankruptcy. April 25 – May 31 AMERICAN MARIACHI Goodman Theatre goodmantheatre.org In association with Teatro Vista, the Goodman presents this heartwarming new comedy about a young woman who creates an all-female mariachi band. May 13 – Aug. 16 LOOKINGGLASS ALICE Lookingglass Theatre Company lookingglasstheatre.org This circus-infused adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s whimsical stories creates a fantastical trip down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass. July 8 – Oct. 25 SIX Broadway Playhouse broadwayinchicago.com From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take the mic to reclaim their identities from behind the shadow of their infamous spouse. For information on even more shows and theatres, go to chicagoplays.com . St. Patrick’s Day river dyeing BIG EAST WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Wintrust Arena bigeast.com The winner of this championship women’s basketball tournament receives an automatic bid to the prestigious NCAA Tournament. CHICAGO BEER FESTIVAL Field Museum thechicagobeerfestival.com This fun event features more than 70 breweries sampling their seasonal spring beers, along with music, food, and entry to select Field Museum exhibits. CHICAGO CABARET WEEK Citywide chicagocabaretweek.org Come experience Chicago Cabaret Week at intimate venues around the city, as artists bring you their per-sonal renditions of the Great American Songbook, blues, jazz, burlesque, pop, comedy, and Broadway. Get carried away by Chicago cabaret! CHICAGO FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Navy Pier chicagoflower.com Green thumbs will love the creative gardens, DIY workshops, culinary demos, and educational seminars at this colorful show that celebrates all things floral. CHICAGO ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE/RIVER DYEING Loop chicagostpatricksday parade.org See the Chicago River dyed emerald green, followed by a parade along Columbus Drive with floats, Irish step dancers, and bagpipers. SOUTH SIDE IRISH PARADE Beverly southsideirishparade.org Marching bands and Irish dancers are all part of the fun at this family-friendly event that has been celebrating the Beverly community’s Irish heritage since 1979. APRIL ADIDAS WINDY CITY NATIONAL QUALIFIER McCormick Place windycityqualifier.com This exciting tournament is a national qualifying event for the USA Volleyball Girls’ Junior National Championships. BACONFEST CHICAGO UIC Dorin Forum baconfestchicago.com Sample hundreds of bacon dishes created by Chicago chefs, sip bacon-inspired cocktails and brews, shop bacon-themed products, and attend the Golden Rasher Awards. CHICAGO DANCE MONTH Citywide seechicagodance.com Visit open rehearsals, enjoy discounted or free events, and attend performances all over the city during this month-long celebration of Chicago’s dynamic dance scene. CHICAGO LATINO FILM FESTIVAL Citywide chicagolatinofilmfestival.org This celebration of Latino cinema features screenings of more than 100 feature length and short films from Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and the United States. MACY’S FLOWER SHOW Macy’s State Street macys.com/social/flower-show Fantastic displays of lush flowers, plants, and trees create a magical experience for the whole family, with specialty gardens, themed events, and more. M AY CHICAGO GOSPEL MUSIC FESTIVAL Millennium Park & Neighborhood Venues chicagogospelmusicfestival.us This 35th annual music festival features local and national gospel groups, from traditional choirs to contemporary singers and hip-hop artists. 8 choosechicago.com ADAM ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY
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