Writers Theatre’s new show, Adler Planetarium’s latest temporary exhibit and the Macy’s Flower Show all open this weekend. You can also celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day with a concert in Evanston or join in a celebration of Iceland throughout Chicago.
“Arcadia”
Opens March 16
Glencoe
The first production in the new Writers Theatre space is “Arcadia,” a play that’s part drama, part comedy and part 19th century, part present day. Buy tickets and learn more here.
Taste of Iceland
March 17-20
Chicago
Learn more about Iceland’s culture with this four day festival at various locations around Chicago. Dine on Icelandic cuisine, catch an annual Icelandic-Chicago Reykjavik Calling concert, or watch an Icelandic film and discuss literature.
What Is a Planet?
Opens March 19
Chicago
In the past 500 years, the definition of what is considered a planet has changed a lot (sorry, Pluto!). Adler Planetarium’s newest temporary exhibit, What Is a Planet?, will explore the current definition and share what Adler Astronomers think of that definition.
Pot of Gold: An Afternoon of Irish Stories and Songs
March 20
Evanston
Continue celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with this concert at SPACE. Chicago’s Megon McDonough and Susan O’Halloran will share music and stories about being Irish American.
Macy’s Flower Show: America the Beautiful
Opens March 20
Chicago
There has been no shortage of floral fun in Chicago lately, and now Macy’s has put together this celebration of our country. Don’t miss classes, cooking demos, concerts and more events throughout the show’s run.
Bonus:
- The Lake Forest Symphony’s latest concert, Mozart and Sibelius, is March 19 and 20. Buy tickets and learn more here.
Looking Ahead:
- CONVERSATIONS with Ed Tracy, a monthly live interview series, begins March 23 at Skokie Theatre. Ed Tracy, former host of “Pritzker Military Library Presents,” will moderate conversations with arts, media and business leaders and authors.
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