Roz Varon’s Weekender Report

Dyeing The Chicago River Inexperienced – Michigan and Wacker

There’s going to be lots of inexperienced round Chicago this weekend, and that features the standard dyeing of the Chicago River! Scheduled to start at 10 a.m. Saturday, get there early if you need a major spot to see this magical transformation! Finest viewing spots are between State Road and Columbus Drive, together with or over the river.

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Columbus Dr. from Balbo to Monroe

The Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade is again, after a two-year hiatus, Saturday afternoon! One of many largest within the nation, the parade steps off at midday from Columbus and Balbo, heading north to Monroe, the place you will see Irish dancers, bagpipers, marching bands and far more – for practically three hours!

South Aspect Irish Parade – 103rd & Western

The South Aspect Irish Parade is again too, stepping off Sunday at midday from 103rd and Western, touring south to one hundred and fifteenth St. This family-friendly parade is likely one of the largest community-based St. Patrick’s Day Parades outdoors of Eire!

Northwest Aspect Irish Parade – Neola & Raven

And the Northwest Aspect Irish Parade returns in particular person, stepping off at midday on Sunday from Neola and Raven, to Northwest Freeway and Harlem. This neighborhood-focused parade is a celebration of Celtic and Gaelic customs, with an after-party at Zia’s Social!

Shamrock’n The Block – Adams & Des Plaines

There is a new St. Patrick’s Day celebration this afternoon! Shamrock’n The Block is simply throughout the road from Outdated St. Pat’s Church – they’re internet hosting this Pop-Up Irish pub in a heated tent with a beer backyard and stage for the bagpipers, Irish dancers and extra! Hours are midday to six:30.

Hadestown – CIBC Theatre

You’ve got nonetheless acquired time to see the Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown on the CIBS Theatre. This haunting and hopeful love story runs by means of Sunday.

Evita – Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace

The Tony Award-winning musical Evita is in efficiency on the Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The story of Eva Perón’s rag-to-riches life, turning into the First Girl of Argentina runs by means of March 20.

Maple Tree Tapping – Trailside Museum, River Forest

And March means maple syrup! You possibly can study the historical past of maple tree tapping, see an illustration and style some contemporary sap Saturday at 1:30 on the Trailside Museum of Pure Historical past in River Forest! Admission is free, however it’s a must to name Trailside and register upfront.

Trolls, LIVE! – Now Enviornment, Hoffman Estates

For the younger kiddos, Trolls LIVE will take the stage as we speak and tomorrow on the NOW Enviornment in Hoffman Estates!

JCC Chicago Jewish Movie Pageant – IL Holocaust Museum, streaming

On the movie beat, the JCC Chicago Jewish Movie Pageant Spring Hybrid Version is underway, with a mixture of in-person and streaming screenings by means of March 27. This Sunday, movies might be screened on the Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie.