Spring break is right around the corner and that means time off to do something fun and enjoy yourself. Even though the weather here is not the best at the moment, these are some fun things to do around the area that will entertain everyone.
Sporting Events
Chicago is home to multiple sports teams and luckily they have some home games that are taking place over spring break. If you are a hockey fan, your Chicago Blackhawks will take on the New York Rangers at the United Center on Sunday March 8th at 6:30pm. The Chicago Bulls will play against the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Monday March 9th at 7:00pm.
And lastly, the Chicago Fire will match up against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Toyota Park on March 14th at 5:00pm.
Concerts
If you are into music, some artists will be coming to town during the week. ,For country fans, Sam Hunt will be in Chicago for two nights at Joe’s Bar on Weed St. on Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th.
On Sunday March 15th, Chicago’s own Common will be at the Copernicus Center. A Capella group Pentatonix will be at The Chicago Theatre for two nights on Sunday March 8th and Monday March 9th.
Girl group Fifth Harmony will be performing at The Vic on Saturday March 14th. Rock and indie pop band Echosmith will be at Metro on Thursday March 12th. Lastly, Alabama Shakes will perform at The Chicago Theatre on Saturday March 14th.
Shows
Many different shows will be running during break and there are a few to choose from that might suit your taste. For the Record: Dear John Hughes takes songs from Hughes’s classic movies and brings them into a theatrical concert setting. This show will be taking place at the Broadway Playhouse from March 5th through March 15th.
At the Cadillac Palace Theatre, The Illusionists-Witness the Impossible will run until March 22nd. This is a show that showcases seven different types of illusionists that perform their incredible talents. The hilarious musical The Book of Mormon will continue to be running at The Bank of America Theatre.
And finally, the always entertaining Blue Man Group will be performing at the Briar Street Theatre.
Parades
Since St. Patrick’s Day is closely approaching, many communities get into the spirit with their traditional parades. In downtown Chicago, the 60th annual Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade will be taking place on Saturday March 14th at noon.
The parade starts at Balbo and Columbus and proceeds north on Columbus Drive. Before the parade, the annual dyeing the Chicago River green will occur at 9:30am at the Chicago River.
A local tradition here on the Southside will happen on Sunday March 15th. The annual Southside Irish Parade will kick off at noon from 103rd and proceed down Western Avenue to 115th Street.
Other Activities
There are so many other things that you can do like going downtown. Walking around, sightseeing, taking a tour, or visiting your favorite destination are just a few things that you can do.
Museums are always open and maybe there are some new exhibits that you have not discovered yet. Navy Pier, the Bean, the “Tilt” at the John Hancock Observatory (now 360 Chicago), and the “Ledge” at the Willis Tower (but will always be known as the Sears Tower) are Chicago favorites when going downtown. All in all, these activities will be sure to occupy your time while being off.
Elizabeth Granato
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