Ksubi Opens, Tina Turner Musical Debuts And More In Chicago This Month

A music icon’s latest move, hot new shops and more are all on our radar this month.

Levain’s mouthwatering cookie lineup includes chocolate chip walnut, oatmeal raisin, dark chocolate peanut butter and more.

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One of New York’s most popular bakeries, Levain, recently opened the doors to its first Chicago location, in the West Loop, and the freshly baked cookies already have sweet tooths raving. “We’re enamored by the energy of the West Loop,” says co-founder Pam Weekes. “There are so many incredible options for dining, shopping and exploring—we’re in great company in this bustling neighborhood.” Not only does Levain serve goodness, it’s also spreading goodness: The company donated its first-day earnings to LYTE Collective, which serves young adults impacted by poverty and homelessness, and continues to donate all leftover products to Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, where baked goods are redistributes to people experiencing food insecurity. 840 W. Randolph St.

Ksubi’s curated racks

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The Gold Coast has long been a magnet for the hottest luxury fashion labels, and this season, Australian streetwear brand Ksubi enters the scene. The line has become a cult favorite among the street-style crowd following celebrity collabs with high-profile names like Travis Scott and Kendall Jenner; coinciding with the opening, the brand celebrated the launch of its Ksubi x Juice Wrld 999 collaboration, honoring the late Chicago-born rapper. “East Walton Street meets our brand positioning, bridging streetwear with luxury,” says CEO Craig King. “With Chicago becoming the No. 2 destination in America for our online sales, it was the obvious choice for our next store location.” 58 E. Walton St.

Owner Adrian Amrine in the new Heyday Lincoln Park location

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Self-care days just got more exciting following the opening of buzzy personalized skincare brand Heyday’s first Chicago location. With eight treatment rooms and a tightly curated selection of products to take home, the new Lincoln Park spot offers specialized, 50-minute facials and a variety of other treatments such as extractions, facial massages, masks, exfoliation and SPF protection. Add-ons like gua sha, diamond tip, microdermabrasion and light therapy round out its indulgent pick-me-ups. 1953 N. Clybourn Ave.

Salvador Dalí, “A Chemist Lifting with Extreme Precaution the Cuticle of a Grand Piano” (1936)

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Surrealist Salvador Dalí is one of the most iconic and recognizable artists in history. Now, the Art Institute of Chicago explores the making of the master in a riveting 25-piece exhibit tiled Salvador Dalí: The Image Disappears. Focusing on the pivotal period in the 1930s when he began to find a widespread audience in the industry, the exhibition features a selection of paintings, drawings and surrealist objects. “The Art Institute was among the first museums to display Dalí’s work in 1933,” curator Caitlin Haskell shares. “For us, it’s been a thrill to organize his first solo exhibition at the museum, building on icons we know well and setting them in context with pinnacle works from around the world.” 111 S. Michigan Ave.

Zurin Villanueva as Tina Turner

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For the first time, Chicagoans can experience the inspiring story behind the queen of rock ’n’ roll and revel in her iconic, electrifying songs in the forthcoming Windy City debut of TINA—The Tina Turner Musical at James M. Nederlander Theatre. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical after debuting on Broadway in 2019, the production chronicles Turner’s rise to becoming one of the most legendary artists of our time. “It’s been years since I toured the U.S., and I’m very excited that my own musical can now bring my music and story to my fans in their home cities across America,” says Turner of the U.S. tour. “It’s a homecoming, and that’s very special to me.” March 14-April 2, 24 W. Randolph St.