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A CHORUS LINE The classic Broadway musical about the dance audition of a lifetime plays the Ruth Page Center for the Arts through May 26 Winner of a staggering nine Tony Awards, as well as the Pulitzer Prize, this Broadway recordbreaker has electrified audiences across the globe since 1975.

Based on the real-life emotions and pressures surrounding the casting process for a Broadway musical, 17 dancers are preparing for the audition of a lifetime. Everything they’ve worked for — every drop of sweat and every painstaking hour of training — has come down to this opportunity to fulfill a dream of making it as a dancer.

The original musical, created from workshop

sessions with actual Broadway dancers (eight of whom appeared in the 1975 cast) who shared their personal triumphs and heartbreaks, would go on to play 6,137 performances before closing in 1990. It became just the fifth musical ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for drama.

With an amazing score that includes songs like “What I Did for Love,” “One” and “Dance Ten, Looks Three,” A Chorus Line plays through May 26 at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. 1016 N. Dearborn. 773-777-9884.

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For dinner before the show, check out Blue Door Kitchen & Garden, a farm-to-table oasis in the Gold Coast where chef Art Smith is committed to the ideas of sustainability, responsible sourcing and letting the seasons dictate the menu. 52 W. Elm. 312-573-4000. BlueDoorKitchenChicago.com Get the app keychicago

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19 FRIDAY Book a tee time, grab a club, enjoy an amazing view of the Chicago skyline and then swing away from the seats as you tee off with Upper Deck Golf this weekend at Soldier Field. Times available today through Sunday from 7 am– 12 pm, 12–5 pm and 5–9 pm. $84.99. 1410 S. Museum Campus, 312-462-6300.

Opera and architecture buffs alike can enjoy a one-ofa-kind peek behind the curtain and throughout the corridors during today’s backstage tour of the world-famous Civic Opera House. 10 am. $15. 20 N. Wacker, 312-827-5600.

Comedienne Iliza Shlesinger brings the generational laughs with her show Elder Millennial tonight at the Chicago Theatre. 8 pm. $35-$45. 175 N. State, 312-462-6300.

2019 is the Year of Chicago Theatre, and there’s no better way to celebrate than by taking in a production in one of the city’s famed storefront theaters, like the drama First Love is the Revolution from the Steep Theatre Company. 8 pm. $27-$38. 1115 W. Berwyn, 866-811-4111. For more on the Year of Chicago Theatre, see pages 37-38.

Veteran drummer Winard Harper brings his quintet to town for a long holiday

L IGHT S , CAM E R A, ARCH ITECTURE! WAL K IN G TOUR weekend at the Jazz Showcase. Tonight and Saturday at 8 pm and 10 pm, Sunday at 4 pm, 8 pm and 10 pm. $25-$40. 806 S. Plymouth, 312-360-0234.

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20 SATURDAY Get a jump on your Easter celebration with an all-youcan-eat buffet, live music and photo ops with a couple of giant rabbits during today’s Breakfast with the Bunny at Brookfield Zoo. 9 am and 11 am. Adults, $29.95; kids (3-11), $21.95.

8400 31st in Brookfield, 708-688-8355.

Back in the city, rock with the rabbit during an alternate Breakfast with the Bunny, featuring a brunch buffet, carving station, egg hunt and more at the Hard Rock Café. 10 am–12 pm.

Adults (12+), $25; kids (3-11), $15. 63 W. Ontario, 312-943-2252.

See some of the buildings immortalized in set-inChicago films like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Dark Knight and The Blues Brothers on the Lights, Camera, Architecture! walking tour from the Chicago Architecture Center. 10:30 am–12:30 pm. $26. Tour meets in front of the Jack Brickhouse statue, 401 N. Michigan, 312-922-3432. For more on the CAC, see page 12.

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Great MLS action is back in season as the Chicago Fire hosts the Colorado Rapids today at SeatGeek Stadium.

12 pm. 7000 S. Harlem in Bridgeview, 708-594-7200.

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Laugh along with funnyman Brad Williams tonight at City Winery. 7 pm and 10 pm. $18-$28. 1200 W. Randolph, 312-733-9463.

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Spend part of your Easter morning hunting for a great bargain from one of hundreds of vendor tents at the sprawling Wolff’s Flea Market at Allstate Arena. 6 am–3 pm. Adults, $2; kids (6-12), $1. 6920 Mannheim in Rosemont, 847-5249590. Be sure to check Wolffs.com or Facebook for early closures due to arena events.

Celebrate Easter Sunday with a 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.

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B R UN CH B IT E S E V EN T — AP RIL 20 Can’t decide where to eat in Chicago? Sample food and drink tastes from eight different participating eateries as you explore the River North neighborhood during the roving Brunch Bites event on Saturday, April 20 from 10 am–2 pm. $50 (21+). Check in at Bottled Blonde, 504 N. Wells, 312-982-7640. BrunchBitesEvent.com just what’s on tap for today’s Easter Sunday Brunch at Lincoln Park Zoo. 9 am, 10 am and 11 am. Adults (13+), $45; kids (1-12), $20. 2021 N. Stockton, 312-742-2056. For more Easter brunch options, see page 33.

Today is your last chance to catch the high-energy combo of dance, theatrical performance and rock concert excitement that is Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs at the Nederlander Theatre.

2 pm. $16.50-$51.50. 24 W. Ran-dolph, 312-977-1700.

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22 MONDAY Learn more about the city’s amazing skyline with a relaxing

and informa-tive 90-minute Chicago Architecture Center River Tour aboard Chicago’s First Lady. 10 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm. $44.48. 111 E. Wacker, 312922-3432. See page 12 for more on the CAC.

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23 TUESDAY Legendary singer-songwriter Van Morrison settles in for a three-night residency at the Chicago Theatre. Tonight through Thursday at 7 pm. $75-$180. 175 N. State, 312462-6300. Tickets are scarce – check with your concierge.

The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the North Side to take on the Chicago Cubs at

THIS WEEK IN CHICAGO Wrigley Field. 7:05 pm.

1060 W. Addison, 773-4042827. The series continues with games on Wednesday at 7:05 pm and Thursday at 1:20 pm. Head to the twofloor official Cubs Store at 668 N. Michigan Ave. to gear up on all things Cubby blue.

Break out a fresh can of Aqua Net and get ready for a head-banging good time as the 10th anniversary production of the Broadway heavy-metal smash Rock of Ages lets loose at the Nederlander Theatre. 7:30 pm. $16.50-$76.50. 24 W. Randolph, 312-977-1700.

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24 WEDNESDAY Kevin Coval and his co-host Tara Mahadevan talk about the importance of creating opportunities for emerging artists of color during tonight’s live recording of The Cornerstone podcast at the Driehaus Museum.

6–8 pm. $20. 40 E. Erie, 312-482-8933.

O N E O F A K IN D S P R IN G S HO W AN D SAL E The Joffrey Ballet dances a diverse program that includes world premieres from choreographers Andrew McNicol and Andrea Walker at the Auditorium Theatre.

Tonight and Friday at 7:30 pm. $35-$173. 50 E. Ida B. Wells, 312-341-2310. See page 37 for more on this performance.

K-pop girl group Blackpink brings its infectious melodies and high-energy stage show to the Allstate Arena. 8 pm. $53.50$103.50. 6920 Mannheim in Rosemont, 847-635-6601.

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25 THURSDAY Chicago Opera Theater presents a musical interpretation of the sprawl-ing Melville epic Moby-Dick tonight at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. 7:30 pm. $45-$145. 205 E. Randolph, 312-334-7777.

B2K, Mario, Chingy and Pretty Ricky head up the multi-act hip hop buffet

of the Millennium Tour tonight at Wintrust Arena.

8 pm. $45.50-$249.50. 200 E. Cermak, 312-462-6300.

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26 FRIDAY Browse the handcrafted work of more than 300 artists during this week-end’s big One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale at the Merchandise Mart. 11 am–8 pm. $12 (kids 12 and under are FREE). 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, 312-527-4141.

The Chicago White Sox open a weekend series against divisional rivals the Detroit Tigers tonight at Guaranteed Rate Field. 7:10 pm. 333 W. 35th, 312-674-1000.

Check out a nighttime telescope viewing and get your questions about the cosmos answered by an astronomer during this evening’s Doane at Dusk event in the Doane Observatory at the Adler Planetarium. 8:30–10 pm.

FREE. 1300 S. Lake Shore, 312-922-7827.

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Spring colors abound 1 Chicago likes its greenery. You have to when you suffer through the winters we do. Which is why, as soon as the weather breaks in March and April, it doesn’t take long for Chicagoans to get outside to enjoy the city’s 570 parks and more nature preserves and trails than we can count. Here are a few spots to appreciate spring in full bloom around Chicago.

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Hoping for an ideal photo op for that Instagram account? Look no further than the Magnificent Mile, as the colorful tulips and other flowers and plants abound along the sidewalks and medians of this shopper’s paradise.

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There simply is nothing like a leisurely stroll through this beautiful 3.5-acre garden in Millennium Park, which has a way of making you feel completely removed from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis that lies just steps away. Take time to appreciate the gardens of flower beds and tall hedges, boardwalks over pools of water, numerous birds and majestic views of the skyline — and take your lunch to enjoy on a bench. LurieGarden.org

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The name may not exactly roll off the tongue, but thousands of locals and tourists traverse through it each day on the way between Streeterville, Oak Street Beach and Navy Pier.

Offering unobstructed views of the lake and high-rise condos along Lake Shore Drive, along with a relaxing walking path and tall trees, this small park commemorates the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor. 500 N. Lake Shore Dr.

Designed by Alfred Caldwell in 1936, this little secret spot, located just outside the large (and free) Lincoln Park Zoo, is quite enchanting with its peaceful pools, cascading waterfall, native plants, steppingstone paths and architecturally significant pavilion.

It is so revered, in fact, it was named a National Historic Landmark. 125 W. Fullerton in Lincoln Park.

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Walking and learning

Offering fun and educational guided walking and bus tours of Chicago architecture, history and culture, the five-starrated Chicago Detours takes aim at much more than just the highlights. Returning this month are two fun walking tours: the Old Polonia and Wicker Park Food Tour, exploring the social and gastronomical evolution of the old “Polish downtown” and Six Corners area of Wicker Park over the past few decades while sampling from authentic neighborhood restaurants along the way (Sundays at 2:15 p.m. and Thursdays at 1:15 p.m. beginning Apr. 14); and the Best Architecture Walking Tour for Design Lovers (Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m. and Fridays at 4:30 p.m. beginning Apr. 17), which connects architectural styles to other elements of design, art history and popular culture in a fast-paced, all-encompassing excursion. For more info on the company’s other tours, visit ChicagoDetours.com

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BEYOND THE BEAN

Millennium Park is the envy of major cities throughout the world. Learn how it earned that reputation — transforming from a railroad yard and parking lot into a 24-acre, state-of-theart public space — with the in-depth Millennium Park: Beyond the Bean walking tour from the Chicago Architecture Center (running Sundays at 1:30 p.m.). Understand the inspiration behind Cloud Gate (“the bean”), the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Crown Fountain and more, all while soaking in the springtime in Chicago. Insider’s tip: Your ticket price includes entry into the sprawling new Chicago Architecture Center within seven days of your tour.

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Navy Pier: It’s all here

If you’re looking for a place to entertain the kids for an entire day, one venue immediately comes to mind: Navy Pier. As the most popular tourist attraction in the entire Midwest, Navy Pier offers 50 acres of unparalleled attractions, restaurants and family-friendly opportunities.

Not only is it the docking port for many of the boat cruises in Chicago, but it’s also home to the impressive Chicago Children’s Museum, which can take up a day by itself with all its fun, interactive exhibits. You’ll also find the Amazing Chicago’s Funhouse Maze, an IMAX Theatre, the beautiful Crystal Gardens and the new 200,000 square-foot cultural family pavilion loaded with restaurants and shopping. 600 E. Grand. NavyPier.org

Kids’ Corner The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is loaded with enriching exhibits and opportunities — like the daily “critter connection” from 12-12:15 p.m. — for hands-on interactions with a variety of animals. The Notebaert’s newest exhibit is TreeHouses, where guests can set foot in an indoor tree house and discover the many habitats that trees provide for all kinds of species, all while investigating a fun forest experience. Make sure to save time for a stroll through the magical Butterfly Haven too. 2430 N. Cannon Dr. NatureMuseum.org

Safehouse, the spy-themed subterranean restaurant in River North, has plenty to entertain the child in all of us. The sizable kids’ menu is a great starting point, but plenty of games, secret passageways, recon missions and interactive displays only add to the allure. Insider’s tip: The burger is one of the best in the city. Cool desserts for the kids too. 60 E. Ontario.

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IMPROVISED STORY TIME Using suggestions and ideas from children in the audience (who also help design the setting and props), Storytown’s actors, artists and musicians will bring a story to life, taking you and your family on an interactive, improvised adventure starring everything from dinosaurs and superheroes to princesses and fish. Performed every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Stage 773. 1225 W. Belmont. 773-245-3443.

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Museums

Silverscreen to Mainstream The dynamic Chicago History Museum, located just north of downtown in the Old Town neighborhood, has a number of fascinating exhibits, programs and tours that highlight everything from the history of blues music to Abraham Lincoln’s impact on Chicago. Launching April 8 is the new exhibit, Silverscreen to Mainstream: American Fashion in the 1930s and ‘40s, which showcases various fashions from Paris, New York, Chicago and Los Angeles and how the glitz and glamour of Hollywood was able to reach all classes in the 1930s and ‘40s despite it being a tumultuous time in American history. 1601 N. Clark. ChicagoHistory.org Opening April 11 at the Museum of Contemporary Photography is the new exhibition Birmingham, Alabama, 1963: Dawoud Bey/Black Star, featuring an archive of photojournalism that provides a historical context for the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, and the social turmoil of the time. 600 S. Michigan Avenue at Columbia College.

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Chicago’s world-renowned Museum of Science and Industry offers a plethora of vibrant learning opportunities about spacewalks, the science of storms and German submarines from WWII. Now through May 23 in the Giant Dome Theater, catch the film Cuba, a powerful story of a nation’s vibrant culture, unspoiled ecosystems, rich history and diligently maintained colonial architecture. Hold on tight, as you’ll be transported through the music and dance scene of Havana to underwater reefs, baseball games and spectacular island landscapes. Showing daily at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. This film is not included in museum entry and requires an additional ticket. 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. MSIChicago.org

Scoping out the universe The Adler Planetarium, with its interactive exhibits and historical and scientific knowledge, is a great way to spend a day. One particularly enthralling exhibit is The Universe: A Walk Through Space and Time, where guests can witness how stars, planets, galaxies and all the atoms in their bodies were created and understand how the universe has evolved over some 13.7 billion years of existence. And, with some of the world’s most advanced telescopes, you can inspect the most beautifully diverse objects from our Solar System and beyond. 1300 S. Lake Shore.

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See dolphins soar

The Shedd Aquarium offers upclose, unforgettable encounters with 32,000 animals from aquatic environments around the world, including the stunning temporary exhibit Underwater Beauty.

The highlight of any visit usually involves taking in one of the aquatic presentations in the oceanarium — where beluga whales, sea lions and dolphins serve as the stars of the show. 1200 S. Lake Shore Dr. SheddAquarium.org

The famed Chicago Art Institute is home to one of best, most expansive art collections anywhere in the world.

New to the museum and available for a limited time is the Rembrandt Portraits exhibit, on display through June 3.

Two portraits by Rembrandt van Rijn, Portrait of a Boy and Self-Portrait, are on loan from the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California. They join the Art Institute’s own Old Man with a Gold Chain and Young Woman at an Open Half-Door for a dramatic look at Rembrandt’s approach to portraiture, as he complicated the genre with his use of props, lighting, costumes and indistinct settings. Insider’s tip: Enhance your visit with an audio tour or the Art Institute’s free app. 159 E. Monroe. Artic.edu Get the app keychicago

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FREE MUSEUM OPPORTUNITIES Adler Planetarium Free days: April 9-11. 1300 S. Lake Shore. AdlerPlanetarium.org

The Art Institute of Chicago Free every Thursday evening from 5-8 p.m. for Illinois residents. 159 E. Monroe. Artic.edu

Chicago Children’s Museum Free for kids under the age of 15 on the first Sunday of every month, and up to four people can get in for just $14.95 during “play late Thursdays” from 4-8 p.m. 600 E. Grand on Navy Pier.

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Chicago History Museum Free every Tuesday from 12:30-9 p.m. Children 18 and under from Illinois are always free, as are nonIllinois children 12 and under. 1601 N. Clark. ChicagoHistory.org

CityPASS Experience the best of Chicago with CityPASS, which will save you 51 percent at five of the following: Skydeck at the Willis Tower, Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum, Art Institute, Adler Planetarium, Museum of Science and Industry and 360 Chicago observation deck at the Hancock Building.

Get VIP admission — valid for nine consecutive days starting with the first day of use — at up to five of the aforementioned attractions, including the ability to skip ticket lines. CityPass.com/Chicago

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This program from the non-profit League of Chicago Theatres offers half-price tickets to a multitude of theatre productions throughout the city. Get information on what’s available at HotTix.org

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The Chicago Greeter program highlights areas of interest in more than 25 neighborhoods throughout Chicago, matching up a friendly and knowledgeable local volunteer with your group for a free, informal orientation that lasts anywhere from 2-4 hours and is customized based on your choice of neighborhoods, language and interests. ChicagoGreeter.com

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Field Museum Free April 5-7. 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr. FieldMuseum.org

Museum of Contemporary Art Admission is free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays year round. Kids 18 and under are always free. 220 E. Chicago Ave. MCAChicago.org

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Thursdays are suggested donation days for Illinois residents. 2430 N. Cannon Dr. NatureMuseum.org

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Everything is made in house, sewn and manufactured in their Chicago factory, using only American materials.

Particularly appealing is their stretch denim line, made from long staple West Texas cotton and loomed in the most technologically advanced denim mill in the country. But it doesn’t stop with just a good pair of jeans, as you can also find an assortment of handmade leather belts and soft t-shirts made from a type of cotton that actually increases in comfort and flattering characteristics throughout the aging process. And don’t forget free custom hems at the stores, where they carry products from other local brands as well.

Dearborn Denim has two Chicago locations — in Hyde Park at 1504 E. 53rd Street and in Andersonville at 5202 N. Clark. DearbornDenim.us Chicago’s three downtown Nordstrom Rack stores carry name-brand merchandise (handbags, jewelry, cosmetics, fragrances, shoes, accessories and fine apparel for the whole family) from Nordstrom stores at up to 70 percent off original prices without sacrificing selection or style. 101 E. Chicago, 24 N. State and 1118 S. Canal. NordstromRack.com

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Tasting menu trend A quick guide to a few of Chicago’s more popular restaurants with exclusive tasting menus

Alinea

This Lincoln Park hotspot, headed up by renowned chef Grant Achatz, is widely regarded as one of the best restaurants in the world. And it is far your normal dining experience — at least in the conventional sense. Part science project, part visual spectacle, part taste bud explosion rolled into one night, neither the theatrics nor the creative plates will let you down.

Expect a single, seasonally driven tasting menu of between 18-22 courses. Reservations recommended. 1723 N. Halsted.

312-867-0110. AlineaRestaurant.com

Schwa

Located on the edge of the trendy Wicker Park neighborhood, the intimate Schwa takes aim at eliminating the barrier between patron and chef and fully engaging the senses in more ways than you can creatively imagine. Chef Michael Carlson works with global, seasonal ingredients to create a vivid 11-course tasting menu. Expect an eccentric atmosphere with a wide range of loud music and chefs/ servers who end up feeling more like friends at the end of the night. And bonus: It’s BYOB. 1466 N. Ashland. 773-2521466. SchwaRestaurant.com

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Acadia

This upscale spot tucked away in the South Loop offers fare inspired by coastal Maine. Since its launch in 2011, this contemporary restaurant, helmed by chef Ryan McCaskey, has collected two Michelin stars and numerous other accolades thanks in large part to its decadent, innovative 10-course tasting menu. 1639 S. Wabash. 312-360-9500.

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Chicago’s signature dishes

Eleven City Diner

The old-school diner and delicatessen is known for classic deli sandwiches stacked tall, decadent burgers and melts, and loaded breakfast favorites.

Signature dish: Rubin’s Reuben, an open-faced corned beef or pastrami sandwich with Swiss, sauerkraut and thousand island dressing with fries. Or for breakfast, the 11 City French Toast with fresh baked challah, strawberries, bananas and toasted coconut. 1112 S. Wabash St. 312-212-1112. ElevenCityDiner.com

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Nepal House

In business for more than 12 years, Nepal House has earned a stellar reputation in the South Loop for serving up high-quality traditional Nepali and Indian cuisine. Signature dish: The chicken makhani (butter chicken) consists of chicken pieces roasted in a clay oven and then served a cream tomato sauce. Combine it with a bowl of steamed basmati rice and you’ve got something close to perfection. 1301 S. Michigan.

312-922-0601. NepalHouseOnline.com

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Chicago’s signature dishes Eduardo’s Enoteca

Labriola Cafe and Ristorante

Blending Italian traditions with an innovative dining experience, Labriola has rapidly established itself as a reliable go-to spot on Michigan Avenue. Whether you’re in the mood for salads, soups, sandwiches, Neopolitan pizza, hearty pasta options or other upscale Italian specialties, it’s all here. Signature dish: One of their signature artisan pizzas, which feature San Marzano tomatoes from the volcanic plains to the south of Mount Vesuvius (no kidding) or the chicken vesuvio with fresh peas, roasted potatoes, white wine and a roasted garlic sauce. 535 N. Michigan. 312-955-3100. LaBriolaCafe.com

Lagunitas Brewery and Taproom

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Signature dish: Sometimes, simple is best. And Lagunitas is on to something with their diner burger, which is seared on a flat-top grill and served with caramelized onions, American cheese and pickles on a brioche bun. We suggest adding bacon and a fried egg.

Perfection personified, especially when paired with one of their tasty craft beers. 2607 W. 17th. Lagunitas.com

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A neighborhood wine bar just steps from the popular Gold Coast nightlife district, Eduardo’s Enoteca offers up some authentic light Italian dishes that are perfect for sharing, and the stylish atmosphere, rustic wood interior and tree-laden sidewalk patio add to the experience. Signature dish: Eduardo’s outstanding brunch offers up specialties like the baked Romagna omelette with potato, gorgonzola, spicy Italian sausage and rosemary. Start the day off the right way with their house mimosa (prosecco, Solerno blood orange liqueur, Aperol and fresh-squeezed OJ) or a bloody mary. 1212 N. Dearborn. 312-3374490. EduardosEnoteca.com

Stan’s Donuts Delight your sweet tooth at one of Stan’s eight Chicago locations. Signature dish: The maple caramel bacon pecan bar is as tasty as it sounds. 259 E. Erie, 535 N. Michigan, 1301 W. Lake, 181 N. Michigan and more.

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There’s just something beautiful about an endless parade of flame-grilled meats arriving at your platte. Texas de Brazil’s assortment of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage cooked over a wood charcoal grill, then skewered and served tableside the festive “churrasco way” is a sight to behold. Don’t overlook the stellar salad bar and tempting lobster bisque. Signature dish: The lamb chops and parmesan-crusted pork loin are fantastic, but you’ll really want to make friends with the server who’s in charge of the tender bacon-wrapped filet mignon.

210 E. Upper Illinois. 312-595-0913. TexasDeBrazil.com

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Easter brunch options

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Hubbard Inn will host a $50 Easter bottomless brunch from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring a brunch buffet paired with a choice of mimosas or bloody marys. Be prepared for a wealth of baked goods, fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, ham, omelette and waffle stations, carving stations and much more. 110 W. Hubbard. 312-222-1331.

HubbardInn.com III Forks Prime Steakhouse, located steps from Millennium Park, will be open for brunch on Easter Sunday from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. with a celebration menu featuring a selection of breakfast breads and choice of entrée (filet mignon benedict, shrimp and grits, lobster tail benedict or bananas foster French toast), served with a mimosa, bloody mary or fresh juice for $45 per person. A children’s brunch prix-fixe option will be available for $18, and guests can also order from the a la carte menu. III Fork’s regular dinner menu will be available after 3 p.m.

180 N. Field Blvd. 312-938-4303. 3Forks.com

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The Albert in Streeterville, in keeping with its classic, yet bold approach to the art of dining, has a special Easter brunch menu available from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sunday, including items like spring lamb benedict, green eggs and ham, carrot cake and more. Don’t forget the Easter egg cocktail consisting of gin, mint, lemon and egg white. 228 E. Ontario. 312-471-3883.

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RESTAURANT SPOTLIGHTS

Chicago Curry House

Head to this South Loop gem for some of the best Indian-Nepalese cuisine in Chicago in an elegant, relaxed setting.

Recommended: the lamb mimosas with tamarind and mint cilantro chutney or the flavorful chicken tikka.

A great lunch buffet as well, with 22 dishes for just $13.

899 S Plymouth Ct. 312-362-9999.

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Tapas Valencia

Featuring Spanish appetizers and small plates meant to be shared, Tapas Valencia offers a robust variety of dishes and unique cocktails.

The atmosphere is lively, with colorful murals inspired by artists Joan Miro and Antoni Gaudi. Lunch and dinner packages are available for private dining. 1530 S. State. 312-842-4444 TapasValencia.com

Tanta

Serving inventive Peruvian fare in an approachable, contemporary setting in River North, Tanta is quite a hit in warm weather with its rooftop, pisco cocktails and ceviche flights. Recommended from award-winning chef Gastรณn Acurio: the beerbraised pork shoulder or wok-fried rice with prawns, shrimp and octopus. 118 W. Grand. 312-222-9700.

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Bowling, dancing and craft beer With 10 locations nationwide, Pinstripes represents a hybrid concept blending experiential dining and entertainment.

Most notably, Italian and American cuisine combined with a nightlife vibe, bowling and bocce, and private event spaces that can accommodate 20-600 people. Located

along the Chicago River in the River East Arts Center, the views can be spectacular. Grab a cocktail or craft beer and head to the patio if the weather cooperates, or lace up the bowling shoes for a competitive few games with friends, family or co-workers. 435 E. Illinois.

312-527-3010. Pinstripes.com The first floor of TAO Chicago functions as a trendy Asian-inspired restaurant, but the second floor serves as one of Chicago’s hottest nightclubs. The posh club can hold 1,000 people, and you’ll be transfixed by the massive murals, Japanese bell and celebrated list of DJs. Table reservations are recommended for marquee acts. Open 10 p.m.-4 a.m. on Friday and 10 p.m.-5 a.m. Saturday. 632 N. Dearborn.

224-888-0387. TaoChicago.com Off Color Brewing, the increasingly popular (and creative) Chicago brewery opened its first taproom in 2017. Located on the southern edge of the Lincoln Park neighborhood, “The Moustrap” boasts 16 tap lines and an assortment of other beers brewed in-house as well as some guest drafts and a selection of cocktails. BYOF or order in, as there isn’t a kitchen. 1460 N. Kingsbury. OffColorBrewing.com

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Stage and music ON STAGE

this week Kick off your Easter Sunday (April 21) with a delicious Southern buffet and rousing live gospel music at the popular House of Blues Gospel Brunch. 10 am and 12:30 pm. Adults, $43; kids (6-12), $25. 329 N. Dearborn. 312-9232000. HouseOfBlues.com/ Chicago

When she’s not touring the globe, Chicago jazz treasure Patricia Barber can be found most Monday nights playing into the wee hours with her quartet at the historic Green Mill Cocktail Lounge in the Uptown neighborhood.

9 p.m. Cover charge is $8. 4802 N. Broadway.

GreenMillJazz.com Thalia Hall, one of Chicago’s classic music venues, and Riot Fest present La Dispute with Gouge Away and Slow Mass on Tuesday, April 23. Doors open at 5:30 and show begins at 6:30. 1807 S. Allport.

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Sweat

This acclaimed Broadway hit and 2017 Pulitzer Prize winner is based on how layoffs begin to dissolve a trust among friends, creating a collision of class, race and friendship at a critical moment in America. Called “passionate and necessary ... a masterful depiction of the forces that divide and conquer us,” Sweat plays the Goodman Theatre through April 21. 170 N. Dearborn. 312-443-3800.

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A Chorus Line

The award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre presents the landmark musical A Chorus Line for a limited time in Chicago. Winner of nine Tony Awards and the Pulitzer Prize, this unforgettable work has electrified audiences around the world and features an incomparable score that includes “What I Did for Love.”

Playing at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts. 1016 N. Dearborn. 773-777-9884.

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Djembe! The Show

DJEMBE! The Show is a theatrical concert where ancient drumming meets some of our favorite songs in an exciting celebration of people and cultures. A Djembe drum on each seat means that the audience plays along with the performers on stage to create an immersive musical and theatrical experience. See DJEMBE! The Show at Apollo Theater Chicago, playing now!

2450 N. Lincoln Ave. 773-9356100. DjembeTheShow.com

Across the Pond

Experience The Joffrey Ballet in Across the Pond. Three of the U.K.’s most influential artists travel state-side for a groundbreaking program of incredible range and style, including a Chicago premiere from rising international superstar Liam Scarlett and two world premieres from dance sensations Andrew McNicol and Andrea Walker. April 24-May 5 at the Auditorium Theatre. Visit Joffrey.org Get the app keychicago

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Year of Chicago Theatre Time for magic The Year of Chicago Theatre is a year-long, citywide initiative that places a spotlight on Chicago’s vibrant theatre scene.

sergeant who has orders to find and kill a rogue colonel, only to see civilization dissolve in front of his very eyes. Call it a fractured spin on Heart of Darkness, Apocalypse Now and our collective history of barbaric colonialism. Playing through April 28 at Victory Gardens Theater in Lincoln Park. 2433 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago. 773871-3000. VictoryGardens.org

Noises Off

The Ridiculous Darkness

Sideshow Theatre Company presents the Midwest premiere of The Ridiculous Darkness, Wolfram Lotz’s disturbing satirical comedy about a

The Windy City Playhouse presents Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, a wonderfully self-aware farce of a farce, brought to life by a talented ensemble. The comedy classic is told through a multi-stage layout, which uniquely puts the audience at the center of attention.

Extended through May 12.

3014 W. Irving Park in the North Center neighborhood.

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NEW MUSIC

Check out Sean Masterson’s Timeless Magic for an eyeopening performance including sleightof-hand, audience participation and rarely seen 19th century magic.

Playing at Theater Wit. 1229 N. Belmont Ave. 773-975-8150.

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