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SCAVENGER HUNT AT THE ART INSTITUTE MARCH 1

Learning about great art is great fun when you explore the galleries and create a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope during the family-friendly Scavenger Hunt at the Art Institute of Chicago on Sunday, March 1 at 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. $40 per person (hunt only) or $75 (hunt and lunch). 159 E. Monroe, 312-443-3600.

of the Trinity Irish Dance Company do just that across the stage of the Auditorium Theatre. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. $35-$78. 50 E. Ida B. Wells, 312-341-2310. See page 3 for more.

High-flying professional wrestling hits the South Loop tonight as AEW Revolution unfolds at Wintrust Arena. 6 pm. $20-$90. 200 E. Cermak, 312-462-6300.

The Lyric Opera of Chicago presents a lush and emotional production of the Puccini masterpiece Madama Butterfly at the Civic Opera House. Tonight at 7:30 pm, Wednesday and Thursday at 2 pm. $49-$279. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

1MAR

SUNDAY

Celebrate Catholic mass right in the heart of downtown at historic St. Peter’s in the Loop. 9 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm and 6 pm. FREE. 110 W. Madison, 312-372-5111.

Discover Chicago’s amazing architecture from the unique perspective of its L trains and station platforms on the Elevated Architecture tour from the Chicago Architecture Center. 12:30–2:30 pm. $26. 111 E. Wacker, 312-922-3432. Tchaikovsky’s Russian romantic classic The Queen of Spades gets a sweeping new production from the Lyric Opera of Chicago today at the Civic Opera House. 2 pm. $49-$279. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600. See page 29 for more.

Today is your last chance to hear veteran comedian and satirist Robert Dubac unload on the inanity of modern society in his off-Broadway hit Book of Moron at the Broadway Playhouse. 2 pm and 6 pm. $65.50. 175 E. Chestnut, 312-977-1700.

Russian piano star Daniil Trifonov performs a solo recital of Bach, Brahms, Rachmaninov and Liszt today at Symphony Center. 3 pm. $29-$97. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

Rosemont Restaurant Week is back, running through March 7. Visitors to the lively suburb next to O’Hare airport can take advantage of special prix-fixe, three-course lunch and dinner menus at a variety of restaurants. Visit RosemontRestaurantWeek.com for more info.

2MAR

MONDAY

Take a few chilly laps against the backdrop of the amazing Chicago skyline with public ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. 12–8 pm. Skating is FREE, skate rental is $13. Michigan and Washington, 312-744-3316.

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER

The Chicago Bulls take on MVP candidate Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks tonight at the United Center. 7 pm. 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-4000.

Three of today’s most extraordinary musicians – pianist Emanuel Ax, cellist Yo-Yo Ma and violinist Leonidas Kavakos – come together for an intimate performance of Beethoven at Symphony Center. 7:30 pm. $65-$296. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

3MAR

TUESDAY

The DePaul Blue Demons take on the Marquette Golden Eagles in Big East hoops action tonight at Wintrust Arena. 7 pm. $35-$75. 200 E. Cermak, 312-462-6300.

Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks hit the ice to take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the United Center. 7:30 pm. 1901 W. Madison, 312-455-7000.

Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimee scats, bops and swings tonight at City Winery. 8 pm. $28-$38. 1200 W. Randolph, 312-733-9463.

4MAR

WEDNESDAY

One of last season’s most talked-about Broadway plays hits the Chicago stage tonight, as Heidi Schreck’s timely and compelling What the Constitution Means to Me opens a highly anticipated run at the Broadway Playhouse. 2 pm and 7:30 pm. $41.50- $101.50. 175 E. Chestnut, 312-977-1700.

Give a Toast to Chicago on the city’s 183rd birthday with festivities, performances and family-friendly activities highlighting our rich heritage at the Chicago History Museum. 4–8 pm. FREE with museum admission (adults, $19; kids 12 and under, FREE; all Illinois residents, FREE). 1601 N. Clark, 312-642-4600.

The multi-discipline Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater troupe presents a variety of exciting new pieces at the Auditorium Theatre. Tonight through Friday at 7:30 pm. $35-$104. 50 E. Ida B. Wells, 312-341-2310.

5MAR

THURSDAY

See 10,000 blooming orchids while enjoying cocktails and light bites during Orchids After Hours tonight at the Chicago Botanic Garden. 4–8 pm. Adults, $14; kids (3-12), $11 (plus $25 parking). 1000 Lake Cook in suburban Glencoe, 847-835-5440.

6MAR

FRIDAY

Irish standard-bearers The Chieftains perform their final Chicago show tonight at Symphony Center. 8 pm. $45-$80. 220 S. Michigan, 312-294-3000.

Singer-songwriter Nathaniel Rateliff takes the stage tonight at the Chicago Theatre. 8 pm. $48.50-$178.50. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.