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"textContent": "<h3>Theater</h3><ul id=\"rte-185f8420-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>In Itamar Moses’ darkly funny play, <b>“The Ally,”</b> a well-meaning college professor finds himself engulfed in a firestorm when he signs a student petition condemning police brutality. Jeremy Wechsler directs. From March 20-May 2 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. Tickets: $18-$44. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://theaterwit.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>theaterwit.org</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-f80000\" name=\"image-f80000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/857d2b7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ac4b50b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ec5c4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"El último sueño de Frida y Diego - photo by Cory Weaver_San Francisco Opera.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ec5c4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/01290a0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/3ec5c4d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F61%2Fe8%2F59906ca943668aa68c43ed2f5b12%2Fel-ultimo-sueno-de-frida-y-diego-photo-by-cory-weaver-san-francisco-opera.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>“El último sueño de Frida y Diego” runs from March 21-April 4 at Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive.</p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Cory Weaver/San Francisco Opera</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8421-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>Gabriela Lena Frank and Nilo Cruz’s <b>“El último sueño de Frida y Diego” </b>reunites artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in a dreamlike journey through memories of love, passion and art with music inspired by Mexican folk traditions. From March 21-April 4 at Lyric Opera, 20 N. Wacker Drive. Tickets: $52+. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://lyricopera.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>lyricopera.org</u></a>.</li><li>The Gift Theatre begins its 25th anniversary season with <b>“Ten 25th,”</b> a festival of 10-minute plays by Chicago playwrights John Gawlik, Jennifer Rumberger, Gregory Fenner, Kimberly Dixon-Mays, Dolores Diaz, Stephanie Alison Walker, Emilio Williams, Jermaine Jenkins and Brett Neveu. From March 25-April 4 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells St. Tickets: $25. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://thegifttheatre.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>thegifttheatre.org</u></a>.</li><li>Preston Max Allen’s drama <b>“Modern Gentleman”</b> is the story of 28-year-old Adam who after a breakup must navigate the world of dating for the first time since coming out as a trans man and finally confront his complicated relationship to his identity. Landree Fleming directs. From March 19-April 18 at Raven Theatre, 6157 N. Clark St. Tickets: $25-$75. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://aboutfacetheatre.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>aboutfacetheatre.com</u></a>.</li><li>Stanislaw I. Witkiewicz’s <b>“The Cuttlefish, or the Hyrcanian Worldview”</b> is a satire about an artist torn between integrity and survival, freedom and obedience. Nicole Wiesner directs. From March 19-April 25 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St. Tickets: $32. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://trapdoortheatre.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>trapdoortheatre.com</u></a>.</li><li>In <b>“The Posthumous Trial of Giulia Tofana</b>,” playwright Gwyneth Forsythe digs into the story of the creator of the Aqua Tofana poison who in 1659 was executed for the murder of 600 men. Sydney Genco stars; Cheryl Snodgrass directs. From March 20-April 5 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. Tickets: $25. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://thedentheatre.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>thedentheatre.com</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-b10000\" name=\"image-b10000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba05fe1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/496cbc7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/06d49aa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Luis Carreon - photo by Sarah Elizabeth Larson.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/06d49aa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/19873a3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/06d49aa/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1883x1057+0+884/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F55%2F5a%2Ff4dae5cf4015bc29af2b9eb9f5f7%2Fluis-carreon-photo-by-sarah-elizabeth-larson.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Luis Carreon presents presents his new show, “Intimo,” from March 25-June 24 at Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark St. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Sarah Elizabeth Larson</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8422-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>Magician <b>Luis Carreon</b> presents his new show, “Intimo,” an intimate, close-up performance that showcases Carreon’s refined sleight-of-hand talent. From March 25-June 24 at Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark St. Tickets: $42.50, $47.50. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://chicagomagiclounge.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>chicagomagiclounge.com</u></a>.</li></ul><h3>Dance</h3><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-e40000\" name=\"image-e40000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/a2c2955/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/156c850/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba1cc81/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Evanston Dance Ensemble - dancer Talia Reichlin - photo by Matt Galvin.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba1cc81/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f39f65e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ba1cc81/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x561+0+219/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F1e%2F60%2F6cd988374b91a230c443841bb512%2Fevanston-dance-ensemble-dancer-talia-reichlin-photo-by-matt-galvin.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Talia Reichlin of Evanston Dance Ensemble </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Matt Galvin</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8423-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>Evanston Dance Ensemble’s </b>“Ramble On: EDE Rocks” is a program of dance inspired by the expansive reach of rock and roll with choreographers creating pieces to music by Elton John, The Beatles, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin and more. From March 19-22 at Josephine Louis Theater, Northwestern University, 20 Arts Circle Drive. Tickets: $12-$30. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://evanstondanceensemble.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>evanstondanceensemble.org</u></a>.</li><li><b>Center Stage at Ruth Page</b> includes performances by Hedwig Dances, Boykin Dance Project, Deeply Rooted Dance Theater, The Seldoms, The Jazz Hoofing Quartet and more. At 7 p.m. March 20-21 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St. Tickets: $30, $50 for both performances. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://ruthpage.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>ruthpage.org</u></a>.</li><li><b>Natya Dance Theatre</b> continues its 50th anniversary season. At 7:30 p.m. March 19-20 and noon March 21 at Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $30. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://dance.colum.edu\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>dance.colum.edu</u></a>.</li></ul><h3>Music</h3><ul id=\"rte-185f8424-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>Opera is on the program when <b>Riccardo Muti</b> returns to lead the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in selections from Verdi’s passion-filled classics. With tenor Francesco Meli, soprano Lidia Fridman and the Chicago Symphony Chorus. At 7:30 p.m. March 19-21 at Chicago Symphony Orchestra, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $49+. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://cso.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>cso.org</u></a>.</li><li><b>Cesar Rosas & the Chi-Town Playboys,</b> a side project for the Los Lobos guitarist, features Rosas performing alongside Chicago musicians Dave Herrero, Scott Tipping, Brother John Kattke, Ari Seder, Chuck Lacy and Jose Rendon. At 8:30 p.m. March 20 at FitzGerald’s, 6615 W. Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. Tickets: $29.53. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://fitzgeraldsnightclub.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>fitzgeraldsnightclub.com</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-8c0000\" name=\"image-8c0000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/2dee7d5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c73ab17/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c306cf7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Charlie Parr - Photo by Shelly Mosman.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c306cf7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0871b42/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c306cf7/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+239/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd0%2F5e%2F3c33881d4022a82c46db38e5b895%2Fcharlie-parr-photo-by-shelly-mosman.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Charlie Parr will perform at 8 p.m. March 20 at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Shelly Mosman</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8425-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>Guitarist-songwriter <b>Charlie Parr</b> is an interpreter of traditional music who is inspired by legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie. A bluesman poet, his performances are lessons steeped in the music styles of the past but filled with Parr’s lyrical craftmanship. At 8 p.m. March 20 at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets: $20.63, $33.90. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://evanstonspace.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>evanstonspace.com</u></a>.</li><li>Now on its debut tour, <b>The Ravi Shankar Ensemble</b> is a multigenerational collective dedicated to presenting Ravi Shankar’s compositions and preserving the rich traditions of North Indian classical music. At 3 p.m. March 22 at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave. Tickets: $39+. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://cso.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>cso.org</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-c50000\" name=\"image-c50000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f6803e5/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e40e4e3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8635266/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Telescreens -photo by Sydney Lemons.JPG\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8635266/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/e7c4a06/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8635266/2147483647/strip/true/crop/6000x3367+0+316/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fd7%2F54%2Fc0851ef64841853d7c595ab3f4f2%2Ftelescreens-photo-by-sydney-lemons.JPG\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Telescreens will perform at 7 p.m. March 20 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.</p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Sydney Lemons</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8426-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>Rock band <b>Telescreens,</b> named after the omnipresent surveillance devices in George Orwell’s “1984,” is known for high-voltage performances that highlight a wall of sound filled with intricate melodic details. Also on the bill is another New York band, <b>Quarters,</b> touring behind the new album, “I Hope This Isn’t the End of the World.” At 7 p.m. March 20 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St. Tickets: $33.52. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://thaliahallchicago.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>thaliahallchicago.com</u></a>.</li></ul><h3>Museums</h3><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-410000\" name=\"image-410000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/0ee1673/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/de1893d/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e0a460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Foundations of Care.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e0a460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4759fb6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6e0a460/2147483647/strip/true/crop/4256x2389+0+1506/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9e%2Fbc%2F5cb8c5f7493c9be45d22d7c9ccf1%2Ffoundations-of-care.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Olly Costello’s “Foundations of Care” is among the words featured in<i> </i>“Perennial City: Experiments in Urban Gardening” running March 19-Dec. 15 at Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St.</p></figcaption></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8427-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>“Perennial City: Experiments in Urban Gardening”</b> uncovers the deep roots of Chicago’s urban gardening movement in the histories of immigrant communities and the Hull-House reformers who advocated for reform during the early 20th century. Includes archival materials, new art commissions and an installation produced by Red Line Service artists in a workshop facilitated by Melissa Hilliard Potter. From March 19-Dec. 15 at Jane Addams Hull House Museum, 800 S. Halsted St. Admission is free. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://hullhousemuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>hullhousemuseum.org</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-f20000\" name=\"image-f20000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/c4f35fe/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/cae8758/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/00ee850/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"L.A. Woman - photo of Irene Antonovych - courtesy of the artist.jpeg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/00ee850/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/43da66b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/00ee850/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3024x1697+0+1167/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fb4%2Fdb%2F403d19764363aad963e2e5258a79%2Fl-a-woman-photo-of-irene-antonovych-courtesy-of-the-artist.jpeg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Irene Antonovych produced documentaries including a deeply personal film about Ukrainians in Chicago.</p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Provided</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8428-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>“L.A. Woman: A Memorial Exhibition”</b> celebrates the life of actress-filmmaker-artist Irene Antonovych who produced documentaries including a deeply personal film about Ukrainians in Chicago and, during a five-year-battle with Alzheimer’s disease, created paintings that remain a testament of her spirit that never quit. To May 10 at Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave. Admission: $10 suggested donation. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://uima-chicago.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>uima-chicago.org</u></a>.</li></ul><h3>Movies</h3><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-f80000\" name=\"image-f80000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8852bd6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f8dae1e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab692f2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"The Specials.jpeg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab692f2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/318247a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ab692f2/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2067x1160+0+150/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F6e%2F23%2F21ee900545f2bc66047de4b80047%2Fthe-specials.jpeg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>“The Specials” is a film about a group of assassins who must transform into a pop dance group.</p></figcaption></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185f8429-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li>The 20th edition of <b>Asian Pop-Up Cinema</b> continues its presentation of work from established filmmakers and new voices across Asia. Films include Jil Wong Pak-kei’s sports comedy, “Pass and Goal,” about a team of underdogs fighting for athletic glory; and Eiji Uchida’s action comedy, “The Specials,” about a group of assassins who must transform into a pop dance group. From March 20-April 12 at AMC Newcity 14, 1500 N. Clybourn Ave. Ticket prices vary. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://asianpopupcinema.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>asianpopupcinema.org</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-a70000\" name=\"image-a70000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35f03fb/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/aa82813/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8407001/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Smuggling Hendrix.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8407001/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/35c8922/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8407001/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1600x898+0+2/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F9b%2Fb4%2Fe3d78db24aa6999902ef609d92d1%2Fsmuggling-hendrix.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>“Smuggling Hendrix” tells the story of a man’s quest to retrieve his dog from across the UN buffer zone. </p></figcaption></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185fab30-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>Chicago European Film Festival Spotlight: Cyprus</b> features 13 films highlighting the filmmakers and flavors from Europe’s sunniest country. The opening night film is “Smuggling Hendrix,” the story of a man’s quest to retrieve his dog from across the UN buffer zone. From March 20-22 Siskel Center, 164 N. State St. Tickets: $15 Siskel Film Center members, seniors, SAIC students, faculty, and staff; $20 general audiences. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://siskelfilmcenter.org\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>siskelfilmcenter.org</u></a>.</li></ul><h3>Family fun</h3><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-470000\" name=\"image-470000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f4eb80a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/b2a0086/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1c3c93b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Glow WIld - courtesy of Brookfield Zoo Chicago.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1c3c93b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6dac6b4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/1c3c93b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2250x1263+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F2a%2Fa0%2F6740427f4bff8ce67057e18e2b74%2Fglow-wild-courtesy-of-brookfield-zoo-chicago.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>“Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope” runs from 6-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday March 19-May 10 at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Brookfield Zoo Chicago</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185fab31-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>“Glow Wild: A Lantern Festival of Hope”</b> is an after-hours display of more than 70 large handcrafted, illuminated animal lantern displays, which create an immersive journey that blends wonder, global culture and conservation storytelling. From 6-10 p.m. Thursday-Sunday March 19-May 10 at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Admission: $19.95+, $9.95+ for children who are zoo members, $24.95, $14.95 for nonmembers. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://brookfieldzoo.org/glow-wild\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>brookfieldzoo.org/glow-wild</u></a>.</li></ul><div class=\"Enhancement\" data-align-center> <div class=\"Enhancement-item\" data-crop=\"\"> <figure class=\"Figure\"><a class=\"AnchorLink\" id=\"image-af0000\" name=\"image-af0000\"></a> <picture data-crop=\"medium\"> <source type=\"image/webp\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/40af71f/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/490x275!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/6f9ed54/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/980x550!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg 2x\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <source width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f0b08b3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" srcset=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" /> <img class=\"Image\" alt=\"Wendy and DB - photo by Doug Doug Birkenheuer.jpg\" srcset=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f0b08b3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg 1x,https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/33d04e6/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/980x550!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg 2x\" width=\"490\" height=\"275\" data-src=\"https://cst.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f0b08b3/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2000x1122+0+119/resize/490x275!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchorus-production-cst-web.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Ff0%2F19%2Fa0ea6f5f4c0fb60ff4a5756469e5%2Fwendy-and-db-photo-by-doug-doug-birkenheuer.jpg\" data-lazy-load=\"true\" src=\"data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZlcnNpb249IjEuMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIyNzVweCIgd2lkdGg9IjQ5MHB4Ij48L3N2Zz4=\" > </picture> <div class=\"Figure-content\"><figcaption class=\"Figure-caption\"><p>Wendy and DB will perform at 11 a.m. March 21 at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. </p></figcaption><span class=\"line\"></span><div class=\"Figure-credit\"><p>Doug Birkenheuer</p></div></div> </figure> </div> </div><p></p><ul id=\"rte-185fab32-20ad-11f1-af56-9b0a4db2a081\"><li><b>Wendy and DB’s</b> family music concert blends blues, rock, roots music and storytelling into an interactive experience that inspires creativity and fun. At 11 a.m. March 21 at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets: $16.26. Visit <a class=\"Link\" href=\"http://evanstonspace.com\" target=\"_blank\" ><u>evanstonspace.com</u></a>.</li></ul>",
"title": "21 things to do in Chicago March 19-25",
"updatedAt": "2026-03-18T22:25:01.634Z"
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