Art Chicago

When:

April 25 : 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 26 : 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 27 : 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

April 28 : 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price:

$15-$20 for single-day pass; $15-$25 for multi-day pass. Includes admission to other Artropolis events. Questions: artchicago.com

Event Phone Number:

312-527-4141

Merchandise Mart

Neighborhood: River North

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

Chicago, IL 60654

800-677-6278

The 16th annual fair, the centerpiece of the city's Artropolis event, showcases more than 180 modern and contemporary galleries representing more than 2,000 artists worldwide. See paintings, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, video and installations.

 

International Antiques Fair

When:

April 25 : 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 26 : 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

April 27 : 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

April 28 : 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price:

$15-$20 for single-day pass; $15-$25 for multi-day pass. Includes admission to other Artropolis events

Event Phone Number:

312-527-7508

Merchandise Mart

Neighborhood: River North

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza

Chicago, IL 60654

800-677-6278

The 11th annual event features Asian art, ceramics, architectural designs, furniture, coins and other treasures from more than 130 dealers from around the world. Presented as part of Artropolis, a citywide celebration of art and culture.

 

Mental Graffiti Poetry Set

When: Every 3rd Monday of the month 7:30 p.m.

Price: $5 (21+)

Event Phone Number:

312-666-1695

Funky Buddha Lounge

Neighborhood: Warehouse District

728 W. Grand Ave.

Chicago, IL 60610-3932

312-666-1695

The poetry collective hosts an open mic featuring nationally and locally recognized spoken word artists and slam poets. Also, get $3 Sparks and bottled beers and $5 vodka cocktails.

Featured performers:

April 21: Winners from the past six months of competitions vie for a spot to represent at the 2008 National Poetry Slam. Finalists include Alvin Lau, Dan Sully, Tim Stafford, JW Baz, Billy Tuggle, Robbie Q, Emily Rose, Tristan Silverman, Dennis Florine, Amy David and Kay Krown

 

Art Benefiting Children

When: May 1 : 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Price:

$50-$60. Tickets: childrensmemorial.org/abc

Event Phone Number:

773-880-3298

Enclave

Neighborhood: River North

220 W. Chicago Ave.

Chicago, IL 60610

312-654-0234

A fundraiser for Children's Memorial Hospital includes cocktails, appetizers, a raffle, live music and an art show and sale featuring works by more than 10 local artists.

 

Chicago Theater Stories

Walking Tour

When:

Daily 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.

Price:

$10-$12.

Reservations required

Event Phone Number:

773-508-4894

Southwest corner of Randolph Street and Michigan Avenue

150 N. Michigan Ave.

Chicago, IL 60601-7553

Learn about theatrical history and performers from exterior views of the Oriental, Goodman, Auditorium, legendary McVicker's Theater and others.

 

Spring Flower Show

When:

Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ends May 11)

Price: Free

Event Phone Number:

312-742-7736

Lincoln Park Conservatory

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2391 N. Stockton Drive

Chicago, IL 60614 • 312-742-7736

A colorful display of azaleas and a changing selection of annuals and perennials.

 

The Great Train Story

When: Sundays : 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays :

9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Price:

Free with general admission, $8.50-$13

Event Phone Number:

773-684-1414

Museum of Science and Industry

Neighborhood: Hyde Park/University Of Chicago

5700 S. Lake Shore Drive

Chicago, IL 60637

773-684-1414

With more than 1,400 feet of track and 34 operating trains, this permanent exhibit replaces the museum's model train display and depicts the railroad's journey between Chicago and Seattle. Includes miniature Sears Tower and Chicago River drawbridges.

 

Dead Man's Cell Phone

When: June 25 : 2 p.m.,

July 2 : 2 p.m., July 9 : 2 p.m., July 16 : 2 p.m., July 23 : 2 p.m.,

Sundays and Saturdays : 3 p.m. (ends July 27)

Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays :  7:30 p.m. (ends July 27)

Except May 3 and July 4

Price:

$20-$68. Tickets: steppenwolf.org

Box office:

312-335-1650

 

Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul

1650 N. Halsted St.

Chicago, IL 60614

312-335-1650

 

A lonely woman answers a dead stranger's cell phone and unwittingly becomes the guardian of his memory in a dramedy by Pulitzer Prize finalist Sarah Ruhl ("The Clean House").

Opens April 6 at 6 p.m.