It’s finally March!
Start your weekend with a celebration of India’s food, music and dance at the Chicago Cultural Center, and then end it with a kick-off event for ScreenBreak week.
On Saturday, purchase sustainably grown food and learn more about creating your own edible garden at this weekend’s Green City Market. Your kids can also create their own Mardi Gras masks in Lincolnshire and dance to recreate a popular board game in Glenview.
Global Activism: India
Friday, Feb. 28
Chicago
Join WBEZ 91.5 FM for the start of their Global Activism Event series with a day devoted to Indian culture. Dine on Indian food, participate in yoga sessions, browse artwork, and enjoy live music and dance. There will also be a panel discussion on the development of the country.
Green City Market
Saturday, March 1
Chicago
This market is all about promoting local, sustainably grown food. Take in a chef demonstration by Greg Mosko of North Pond, and Jeanne Nolan, author of “From the Ground Up,” will present a workshop to help you create your own vegetable garden.
French Stories and Mardi Gras Masks
Saturday, March 1
Lincolnshire
Mardi Gras is Tuesday, March 4, but start the celebration early with your kids at Vernon Area Public Library. The Stevenson High School French Honor Society will read the story of Cinderella and children can create their own masquerade masks.
Dance & Music Academy Presents Candyland
Saturday, March 1
Glenview
The Dance & Music Academy of Glenview and the Glenview Public Library are teaming up to bring this favorite game to life at The Glen. Sing and dance with Candyland characters before storytime.
ScreenBreak Kick Off
Sunday, March 2
Winnetka
It’s time to turn off the TV! In its 20th year, ScreenBreak will start the weeklong event at Washburne School with a performance by the Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team. These talented performers were semi-finalists on the eighth season of “America’s Got Talent.” (Make It Better Foundation is a partner of The Alliance for Early Childhood).
