Navy Pier is the place to be this weekend.
Shop the goods of more than 100 exhibitors at the Chicago International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show before heading over to Pinot Days Chicago, where you can sample 150 wines from around the country.
You can also meet a local author, enjoy concerts celebrating Johann Sebastian Bach and take a walk around Chicago Botanic Garden.
Here are five things to do this weekend:
“Victura: The Kennedys, a Sailboat, and the Sea” Book Signing
Friday, April 25
Winnetka
Meet local author James Graham at The Book Stall as he signs copies of “Victura: The Kennedys, a Sailboat, and the Sea.” The book takes a look at the Kennedy family’s connection to the ocean and their sailboat, Victura.
41st Annual Bach Week Festival
Photo by Jesse Weiner.
Friday, April 25
Evanston
This festival kicks off this weekend with concerts by Sergei Babayan (piano), William Watson (tenor) and Adam Levin (guitar). The festivities will continue next weekend at North Park University in Chicago.
Chicago International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show
April 24–28
Chicago
Spend a day at Navy Pier this weekend and find antique furniture, jewelry, art and more. You can also purchase tickets for the private preview party on Thursday, April 24, which benefits the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. (Make It Better is a sponsor of this event.)
7th Annual Pinot Days Chicago
Saturday, April 26
Chicago
After you explore the Chicago International Art, Antique and Jewelry Show, stop by this pinot noir tasting. This Grand Tasting will give Illinois residents a chance to sample 150 wines, some of which have previously been unavailable in the state.
Earth Day Walk
Photo courtesy Chicago Botanic Garden.
Saturday, April 26
Glencoe
Celebrate Earth Day with this free guided walk around McDonald Woods. You’ll learn about the spring wildflowers in bloom as well as the current restoration work.
Looking ahead…
- Spend an evening with actress Nia Vardalos (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “My Life in Ruins”) on April 30 as she discusses her adoption journey and book, “Instant Mom,” which will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
