This week’s 5 Things to Do has a little something for everyone.
Music fans will love Music Institute of Chicago’s Community Music Festival, which will feature 100 concerts (yes, 100!) in 16 days. And if you’re a fan of music but also love movies, don’t miss CIMMfest in Chicago.
Prefer antiques? Then stop by the Chicago Botanic Garden for one of their most anticipated events of the year. Or, fill up on tasty food and drink at Baconfest.
There’s also a way for families to spend some time together at the beach.
MIC Community Music Festival
Begins April 17
Chicago and surrounding suburbs
The concerts during this community festival will showcase more than 1,600 students from 86 cities and towns in the Chicago area. Find a complete list of concerts and venues here. Make It Better is a proud media sponsor of this event.
Baconfest Chicago
April 17-18
Chicago
The star of this fest is bacon. Local chefs will serve their take on this foodie fave and mixologists will serve bacon-inspired beverages. Participating restaurants include Edzo’s Burger Shop, Glazed and Infused, Honey Butter Fried Chicken and Taco Joint. And you can feel good about your bacon consumption—a portion of proceeds will go to the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Antiques, Garden & Design Show
April 17-19
Glencoe
Walk off all that bacon at Chicago Botanic Garden’s most anticipated spring event. You’ll find inspiration for your own garden and home, or sit in on lectures by Mario Buatta and Mac Griswold.
CIMMfest
April 17-19
Chicago
This festival is all about showcasing the relationship between movies and music through films (including the world premiere of Wilmette native Sam Kretchmar’s “Keep In Touch”), concerts, VJ/DJ sets, live performances, panels and more. The fest begins Thursday.
Leprechaun Leap
April 18
Winnetka
Don’t let the fact that it’s not yet 80 degrees stop you from enjoying a day at Lloyd Beach. Bring your swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen and maybe a few blankets to warm up with after your leap in Lake Michigan. You can also warm up with corned beef and refreshments, a bon fire, a Chili Cook Off and Dessert Bake Off.
