Navy Pier photo
Chicago Flower & Garden Show: See March 18-22
MARCH 18 - 22
Flower & Garden Show When: Wed - Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. What: Experience every facet of horticulture by walking through gardens, participating in DIY workshops, learning from educational seminars, enjoying garden-to-table cooking presentations and more. More info and a list of the special events at chicagoflower.com. FREE.
MARCH 18 - 22
Comedy Film Festival When: Various Where: Columbia College, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. What: The Chicago Comedy Film Festival's mission is to support comedy as a vital and influential art form. The festival showcases films that range from low budget to studio quality. Some events are free, but the screenings are $12, and a full festival pass is $75. More info and a list of showings at chicagocomedyfilmfestival. com.
MARCH 19
Talk It Out: Beyond the Binary When: 3 p.m. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. What: This is the first event of the #TalkItOut series sponsored by the Chicago Foundation for Women. This event will take a
fresh look at some of the most pressing issues facing women, girls, trans, and gender nonbinary people in Chicago today and will look at bold avenues for making progress in addressing those challenges. More info at cfw.org. FREE.
MARCH 19 - 22
'La Bayadère' When: Thurs & Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive What: American Ballet Theatre presents this full-length ballet is a story of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance and justice. Tickets start at $50 at auditoriumtheatre.org.
MARCH 19 - APRIL 5 'Cooking with Bubbie' When: Thurs & Sat 7:30 p.m.; Fri 1:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Where: Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie What: Internationally acclaimed actress Francine Berk returns as America’s most famous grandmother: The Bubbie. At a taping of her TV cooking show, Bubbie will share her recipes for brisket and hamantaschen (cookies), while entertaining viewers with comedy skits and original songs. $45 at skokietheatre.org.
MARCH 20
The Robert Cray Band When: 8 p.m. Where: North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501
Skokie Blvd., Skokie What: Robert Cray has been bridging the lines between blues, soul and R&B for the past four decades. With five Grammy wins, a Blues Hall of Fame induction, and as an Americana Lifetime achievement award winner, Cray has created a sound that derives from American roots and arrives today both fresh and familiar. Tickets start at $40 on northshorecenter.org.
MARCH 20 & 21
The Queer Landscape When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave. What: This dance show highlights the intricacies, growing awareness and history of oppression of the LGBTQ+ community. Tickets are $25 at the door or $19 in advance at danztheatre.org.
MARCH 20 - 22
Winning Works When: Fri 7:30 p.m.; Sat 2 & 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave. What: The Joffrey Academy of Dance presents four world premieres from the winners of the tenth annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition: Chanel DaSilva, Tsai Hsi Hung, Pablo Sánchez and Durante Verzola. $30 at joffrey.org.
Villain Arts Tattoo Convention When: Fri 2 p.m. - 12 a.m.; Sat 11 a.m. - 12 a.m.; Sun 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont What: This event will have artists and vendors, entertainment, tattoo contests, seminars and special guests. There will also be after-parties. Tickets are $22 for one day or $45 for a three-day pass. More info at villainarts.com. Eric Roberson When: 8 p.m. Where: City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St. What: Grammy Award-nominee, singer, songwriter and producer Eric Roberson has broken boundaries as an independent artist. He has received many awards and nominations for his music. Tickets start at $45 on citywinery.com.
MARCH 20 - 30
Chicago Cabaret Week What: Cabaret has been at the heart of Chicago’s nightclub scene for more than a century. Venues around the city will bring artists and their personal renditions of the Great American Songbook, blues, jazz, burlesque, pop, comedy and Broadway. Schedule at chicagocabaretweek.org. Ticket prices depend on the show, and start at $10.
