Through 8/16
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center explores Justice Ginsburg’s life and the impact she has had on the justice system with writings and briefs, 3D reimaginations of key places from RBG’s life and more. Times and ticket prices vary, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, ilholocaustmuseum.org
Through 11/29
Farnsworth House
Marvel at one of the most widely revered structures of the 20th century, built by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Dr. Edith Farnsworth. Tour the International Style home and take in its bucolic grounds while learning about this iconic site. Winter tours through 3/10, regular tours 3/31-11/29, times vary, tickets $20, 14520 River Road, Plano, farnsworthhouse.org
Through 11/30
The March
The past meets the present in this experimental and futuristic exhibit at the DuSable Museum of African American History, featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in virtual reality. You’ve never seen King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech like this. 10AM-5PM, ticket prices vary, 740 E. 56th Place, dusablemuseum.org
3/2-22
Day of Absence
In commemoration of its 20th anniversary season, Congo Square Theatre Company presents iconic 1965 satirical fantasy Day of Absence, which centers on a Southern town and the mysterious disappearances of its black and brown citizens. Times and ticket prices vary, 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., congosquaretheatre.org
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater—shown here performing Ronald K. Brown’s The Call—hits Chicago this month.
3/4-8
ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
One of the world’s most beloved dance companies returns to Chicago, featuring choreographer Aszure Barton’s BUSK, Ailey Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison’s Divining, Darrell Grand Moultrie’s ballet Ounce of Faith and more. Times vary, tickets from $35, Auditorium Theatre, auditoriumtheatre.org
3/7-4/12
School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play
At an exclusive Ghana boarding school, a pupil’s hopes of being in the Miss Universe pageant are disrupted with the arrival of a new student. Lili-Anne Brown directs this can’t-miss show. Times vary, tickets from $20, Goodman Theatre, goodmantheatre.org
3/7-6/21
El Greco: Ambition and Defiance
With 57 works—from portraits to allegories and religious paintings—the Art Institute of Chicago shines a light on the great artist El Greco and traces the development of his masterful style. Times and ticket prices vary, 111 S. Michigan Ave., artic.edu
3/9
Women of One Off Dinner
Celebrating International Women’s Day, this delectable evening features dishes from female chefs from Big Star, The Publican and other One Off Hospitality hot spots alongside wine pairings from James Beard Award-winning sommelier Belinda Chang. 6:30-9:00PM, $295 per person, 825 W. Fulton Market, publicanqualitymeats.com
3/10-6/21
Hit Her With the Skates
Touted as Grease meets Hairspray meets Xanadu, this musical starring American Idol alums, husband and wife Diana DeGarmo and Ace Young, is the story of a successful rock star who takes a journey back to her roller-rink-loving, 12-year-old self. Times and ticket prices vary, Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St., theroyalgeorgetheatre.com
3/18-22
Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Get inspired this spring at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, which features tips and tricks from the pros, cooking demos and a garden marketplace. Times vary, tickets $5-$25, Navy Pier Festival Hall, chicagoflower.com
3/24-4/26
Womanish
This engaging new exhibit focuses on ideas about the identity of women and those who are gender-nonconforming with visual and interactive art in multiple exploratory rooms, each displaying a different perspective of womanhood. Times vary, tickets $35, 114 S. State St., wearewomanish.com
Photography by: Paul Kolnik
