Rain or shine, don’t let the weather decide your weekend plans. Instead, get out and enjoy the newest musical at Lyric Opera of Chicago. You can also shop ‘til you drop at a fair perfect for music fans or travel to France while staying in Winnetka.

If you love sweets, don’t miss a festival all about chocolate and wine in Evanston. And fashionistas won’t want to miss a fashion show that will get you excited to break out the warm weather clothes that have been hiding in your closet.

“I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You” 

April 10
Winnetka

Visit The Book Stall for a French-themed party with Courtney Maum, the author of “I Am Having So Much Fun Here Without You.” There will be wine and appetizers.

“Carousel”

Opens April 10
Chicago

After the success of last year’s “The Sound of Music,” the Lyric Opera is staging another Rodgers and Hammerstein production. “Carousel” features songs “If I Loved You,” “June is Bustin’ Out All Over” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” and stars Steven Pasquale and Laura Osnes.

The Chicagoland Artisan Chocolate Festival & Wine Tasting

April 10-12
Evanston

Love chocolate and wine? Then don’t miss this festival featuring lectures and demos, tastings and a preview party benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository. But it’s a festival all about chocolate and wine. Need we say more?

CHIRP Record Fair and Other Delights

April 11
Chicago

If you love music, stop by Plumbers Hall this Saturday to browse vinyl, DVDs, CDs, posters and other music-related merchandise. There will also be live entertainment, coffee and food.

Launch: Driving Fashion Forward

April 12
Northbrook

This event features mini services from Red Door Spa, silent and live auctions and trunk shows featuring C.D. Peacock, Jill Alberts, J.McLaughlin, Skandal and Tria Boutique before a spring fashion show with Juniper Boutique, The Lake Forest Shop, Peach Carr, Sara Campbell and more. All proceeds will benefit The Winnetka Club. Make It Better is a proud sponsor of this event.

Bonus

• More than 30 artists will be selling their jewelry, handbags, clothing and more at Handmade Market Chicago on Saturday. This, the last show of the season, is 21+, but parents are allowed to bring their kids.