Neighborhood News – Lincoln Park, Museum Campus, Greektown, Chicago Loop
Welcome to Spring’s Eve! As March comes in like a lamb, enjoy Chicago’s many events celebrating Chicago’s diverse culture and communities! And…Happy 185th Birthday, Chicago!
Begorra! March is the month of St. Patrick’s Day. What better way to celebrate our collective Irish heritage than watching true Irish culture at the Chicago Irish Film Festival, Thursday, March 3 to Sunday, March 6 at various theaters on the big screen, or March 7-13, from the comfort of your home! The festival opens on Thursday, March 3, with a 6:30pm reception with filmmaker Damian McCann at Theatre On the Lake, 2401 N. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, followed by a screening of McCann’s movie ‘Doineann’ at 8pm. For a complete schedule and to purchase passes, click here.
What a way to start the weekend! Restaurant Week in Lincoln Square and Ravenswood ends Friday, March 4 with special prix fixe menus to enjoy flavors spanning the globe – from Argentinian, French, and Italian to southern comfort food and new American classics. Participating restaurants include Café Selmarie, Luella’s Southern Kitchen, Gather, and Cobblestone, among many others. For more information, click here.
Happy 185th Birthday, Chicago! On March 4, 1837, Chicago was incorporated as a city. In honor of the milestone, the Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark Street, is offering free admission for Illinois residents all day long on Friday, March 4. For more information and registration, click here.
One of Chicago’s venerable treasures, the Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, reopens to the public on Friday, March 4. It’s your chance to peruse exhibits like ‘Mission Moon,’ and ‘Astronomy in Culture,’ or see sky shows like ‘Destination Solar System’ andits newest show, ‘Imagine the Moon.’ Or,stop by the real meteorite from the Arizona desert and snap a selfie! So much more to see, so little space! For tickets and more information, click here.
Opa! On the 300th block of South Halsted Street, aka, ‘Greektown,’ celebrate Hellenic culture during Greektown’sSecond Annual Restaurant Week, March 1-7, featuring exclusive discounts, dishes and special offers from restaurants throughout the neighborhood—including legacy Greek restaurants, like Athena, which is offering a free saganaki per table with any entrée order, and Greek Islands. Artopolis Bakery and Café offers 20% off Cafe menu. All specials are valid for dine-in only unless otherwise specified. Note: Must mention “Greektown Restaurant Week” when ordering. For more information, click here.
This is the last weekend to see “the (award-winning) true story of the small town that welcomed the world.” Through Sunday, March 6, ‘Come from Away’ at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph Street. According to its website, the play takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them after 9/11. For performance times and tickets, click here.
Alison Moran-Powers and Dean’s Team Chicago
