Start your weekend with a birthday party for Chicago, an event at Kohl Children’s Museum for grown ups or a wine and beer tasting at the Winnetka Community House. Plus, hear from athletes on equality in sports and catch a show by The Woman’s Club of Evanston that will support local youth.
The Woman’s Club of Evanston Presents “It’s a Matter of Taste”
March 3-5
Evanston
The Woman’s Club of Evanston’s annual benefit variety show will support Family Matters, an organization in Rogers Park that “connects youth and their families to opportunities that matter — relationships, resources and real-world experiences.”
Chicago’s 179th Birthday Celebration
March 4
Chicago
Chicago is turning 179 and you can celebrate at the Chicago History Museum with free admission, free cake from Eli’s Cheesecake and lemonade (while supplies last), speakers and music. You’ll also receive a certificate if you share the same birthday.
Kohl Children’s Museum Grown Up Play Date
March 4
Glenview
Kohl Children’s Museum will be open for grown ups this Friday, so explore a mini New York City as you enjoy beer, wine, whiskey and appetizers. You can even get a free massage, dress up for a photo with the Statue of Liberty, build a skyscraper, and play bags and bocce ball.
2016 Wine and Beer Tasting
March 4
Winnetka
Sip on more than 80 wines from wine sponsor The International House of Wine & Cheese, as well as microbrew and premium beers, and single malt whiskies. And don’t forget about the hors d’oeuvres and sweets. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Winnetka Community House.
Breaking Barriers: Equality in Sports
March 6
Skokie
The Illinois Holocaust Museum is hosting a program on equality in sports as part of the “Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936” exhibit. WBEZ reporter Cheryl Raye-Stout will moderate a discussion with Paralympian Susan Katz, former Chicago Bears tight end Desmond Clark and wrestler Hudson Taylor.
- Note: The Illinois Holocaust Museum’s 2016 Humanitarian Awards Dinner is March 17. The guest speaker is now former U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
Bonus
- Cheer on participants at the Chicago Polar Plunge on March 6 and support Special Olympics Chicago.
Looking Ahead
- “42nd Street” opens March 8 at Cadillac Palace Theatre. The show is directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team behind the 2001 production that won a Tony Award for Best Musical Revival.
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