Hello, April! Kick off the month with a relaxing weekend at Four Seasons Chicago, a date night event at exhale Evanston, a robot party at MSI and a political play at Victory Gardens Theater. Plus, April is Chicago Dance Month, so enjoy some breathtaking shows this weekend or make plans for the weeks ahead.
Date Night at exhale Evanston
April 1
Evanston
Enjoy date night at the barre this weekend. Couples will participate in this high-intensity workout at the new exhale in Evanston before enjoying sips and snacks from Firefly Catering.
Spring Awakening Wellness Weekend
April 1-3
Chicago
Take care of your mind and body at this Four Seasons wellness event. Day passes include breakfast and/or lunch, workshops (nutritional cooking, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation and more) and access to the Beauty Break Room. Learn more here.
Chicago Dance Month
Begins April 1
Chicago
Chicago is home to an excellent dance community and this month is all about celebrating that art. This weekend, don’t miss the kick off party at Walgreens on State Street, Natya Dance Theatre at the Macy’s Flower Show, the Giordano Dance Chicago Spring Series at the Harris Theater and more. For a complete schedule, click here.
“Hillary and Clinton”
Opens April 1
Chicago
If you can’t get enough politics, Victory Gardens Theater opens this new play that imagines “an alternate universe, very much like our own … where a woman named Hillary is trying to become president of a country called the United States of America.”
Robot Block Party
Begins April 2
Chicago
In honor of National Robotics Week, the Museum of Science and Industry is hosting a Robot Block Party through April 10. Visit the museum to see FESTO AquaJelly, a jellyfish robot; FESTO Bionic Handling Assistant; and PARO, the baby harp seal robot. Guests can also build a robot antenna headband, design a robot, meet student robotics teams and more.
Bonus:
- Pride Films and Plays presents SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day on April 3. PFP will host open-mic performances, music and more with Not In Our House at Rivendell Theatre. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
- Fans of “The Carol Burnett Show” won’t want to miss Laughing Matters: The Life and Laughs of Carol Burnett at Skokie Theatre. Hilary Ann Feldman and Beckie Menzie will bring some of the show’s beloved characters to life on stage.
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