Looking for things to do in and around Chicago this weekend? Don’t miss an art exhibit in Glenview, a play in Glencoe, and shopping discounts in Lake Forest. Plus, Bernadette Peters returns to Chicago and a new season of Chicago’s First Lady river cruises begins.
Dennis Downes Art Exhibit
March 30 to April 2
Glenview
Visit The Grove this weekend to see paintings and sculptures by internationally known artist Dennis Downes of Lake County. A portion of all sales will go to support The Grove, which will also host a free trail walk on April 1.
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra With Bernadette Peters
March 31
Chicago
Bernadette Peters returns to Chicago for the first time in more than 10 years to make her debut at Auditorium Theatre. The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra will perform George Gershwin pieces before Peters performs Broadway and American classics.
Chicago’s First Lady Cruises
Begins April 1
Chicago
A new season of Chicago’s First Lady cruises begins April 1. This is the only cruise partnered with the Chicago Architecture Foundation (CAF), so don’t miss your chance to explore our favorite city with a 90-minute river tour complete with indoor and outdoor seating and a full service bar. Best of all, a portion of ticket sales support architecture education by CAF.
“The Scene”
Ends April 2
Glencoe
If you haven’t yet seen “The Scene” at Writers Theatre, this weekend is your last chance to do so. Resident Director Kimberly Senior returned to Writers Theatre for this play after directing Pulitzer Prize-winner “Disgraced” on Broadway.
Kelmscott Perks
Ongoing
Lake Forest
Focus Development and @properties have introduced Kelmscott Perks, a community discovery program that ends May 31, 2017. Pick up a membership card at Kelmscott Park (1080 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest) and then shop at participating Lake Forest businesses, including Lake Forest Book Store, Market House and Valentina, at discounted prices. Find a complete list of participating businesses here.
Bonus
- Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Chicago Voices concert will air on WTTW11 this Thursday, March 30, at 9 p.m. The concert featured performances by Shemekia Copeland, Kurt Elling, Lupe Fiasco, Renée Fleming, Jessie Mueller, Michelle Williams and more. See photos from the event here.
