THIS WEEKEND IN CHICAGO – Back on Track with Spring Weekend Activities!
Now that Passover and Easter are behind us, we can now get back on track with our usual spring weekend activities! Here’s what’s on the agenda for this weekend.
Returning for its 13th edition at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Ave.) in the Streeterville neighborhood this Saturday and Sunday, EXPO Chicago will host over 170 of the world’s prominent contemporary galleries from 36 countries. Not only does this show feature works by artists from around the globe but it also features towering installations, sprawling canvases, intriguing sculptures, and more. Attendees will also have an opportunity to have conversations with the artists themselves. In addition, and new this year, is a curated section highlighting the upcoming Obama Presidential Center!
A unique scavenger hunt for adults is taking place this Saturday (2 p.m.-4 p.m.) at the Art Institute of Chicago (111 N. Michigan Ave.) in the Loop with Watson Adventures’ Fright at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt. All you need to do is solve some tricky questions, hunt for hidden details among morbid masterpieces, search for skeletons, skulls, hideous monsters, severed heads, freaky beasts, and more on this spooky tour. Museum admission is included in the price, and advance purchase is required. Hopefully, you’re not spooked by things that go bump in the night!
Need some suggestions to enhance your spring garden? Now through May 10, the Garfield Park Conservatory (300 N. Central Park Ave.) in East Garfield Park is hosting their Spring Flower Show: Showers of Flowers from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This year’s show highlights over 80 hanging baskets demonstrating vertical possibilities featuring trailing vines like bushy asparagus ferns, ivy, and sweet potato along with colorful, seasonal favorite flowers like pansies, petunia, and calibrachoa. Other spring favorites such as azaleas, cymbidium orchids, hydrangea, tulips, and others will add even more color. There are endless possibilities to be had here for your green thumb!
Even though I’m a big fan of coffee, I will never forget about the myriads of tea lovers out there! This Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) brings the Chicago Tea Festival to the Copernicus Center (5216 W. Lawrence Ave.) in the Jefferson Park neighborhood. Immerse yourself in the world of tea as you explore the exhibit floor offering a wide array of teas and tea ware from 30 vendors; participate in focused tastings of unique teas from around the world; engage in workshops; attend educational sessions ranging from the art of brewing to tea history; and more. This festival is designed to inspire curiosity and promote engagement with tea in all its forms!
The Chicago Cubs will host the Pittsburgh Pirates this Saturday and Sunday (1:20 p.m.) at Wrigley Field (1060 W. Addison St.) in the Wrigleyville neighborhood. The promotion for Saturday’s game will be a Ben Zobrist Bobblehead, which will be given to the first 10,000 early arriving fans, and subject to availability!
The Chicago Blackhawks will host the St. Louis Blues this Saturday (4:00 p.m.) at the United Center (1901 W. Madison St.) in the West Loop. At this game, the Blackhawks will be launching their inaugural Hall of Fame Celebration as part of this year’s Centennial Celebration, with the first induction ceremony. The inaugural class includes Duncan Keith, Steve Larmer, and Troy Murray who will be honored with a permanent exhibit at Fifth Third Arena!
Sue Moss and Dean’s Team Chicago
