April 2023

It's officially spring! We're celebrating the longer days, (hopefully) warmer weather and sunshine this month. With spring holidays, sensational performing arts and comedy shows, delectable feasts and endless more, there's something for everyone this April on Chicago's North Shore. And don't miss out on planning for your warm weather fun with Out of Space's summer concert series. Tickets are now on sale!

Celebrating Easter and Passover on the North Shore

Easter and Passover are just days apart this year! How will you be celebrating? If you’re looking for a delicious Easter brunch or a visit with the Easter bunny or restaurants that are offering Passover menus for dining in or carrying out, there are plenty of choices on Chicago’s North Shore!

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Experience Central Street April 20-26

Celebrate spring on Central Street through a series of fun free experiences including workshops, tastings, art making, and more!

The Porch on Windy Hill: A New Play with Old Music

Thurs., April 13 – Sun., May 14

Northlight Theatre

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie 

A young Brooklyn couple flees the city for the mountains on a quest for inspiration. Their search leads Mira to reconnect with her estranged grandfather in this heartfelt story of an Appalachian family’s roots and the music that binds them together.

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Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof - Comedy Showcase

Every Wednesday Evening

Five & Dime

1026 Davis St., Evanston

Could you use a good laugh? Head on over to the rooftop of Five & Dime any Wednesday evening for their comedy showcase! Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof is a live, fun, comedy experience featuring comics from The Tonight Show, HBOMax, and Comedy Central. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets are $10.

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Dine at The Graduate Homestead Room

Sample dishes from the new spring menu, or join them every second and fourth Sunday of the month for their afternoon Tipsy Tea service.

Catch a Show

Spotlight on theater on the North Shore. In addition to Northlight’s show listed above, catch The Threepenny Opera at Theo Ubique, Indecent at the Josephine Louis Theater at Northwestern's Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, the smash hit Once at Writers Theater and The Revolutionists at Oil Lamp Theater

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Experience Central Street

Thur., April 20 – Wed., April 26

Various Locations on Central Street, Evanston

Invite your friends and come explore all that makes Evanston’s Central Street so special! This charming retail district of independent businesses features clothing, jewelry, gifts, furniture, restaurants and more! Come experience Central Street and enjoy mini-workshops, demonstrations, tastings, and special offers from participating businesses.

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Get Ready For Golf at Chevy Chase

Kick the season off with Chevy Chase Country Club! Book a reserved tee time, a golf outing, or just to get a round in!

Bites & Brews

Wed., April 26

The Glen Club

2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview

Now in its tenth season, Bites & Brews sets the table for 350 friends and neighbors to enjoy a delectable evening of conversation, craft beers, fine wine, and a feast of flavors for every taste bud! The event is 5 to 8 pm. Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 at the door.

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MORE APRIL HAPPENINGS!

First Saturday Evanston Art Event

April 1, 2023

Various Evanston Locations

Music Theater Works presents Avenue Q

Through April 2, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

The Negro Motorist Green Book

Through April 23, 2023

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

The Revolutionists

Through April 30, 2023

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

The Threepenny Opera

Through April 30, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

Through April 30, 2023

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Paula Poundstone

April 1, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Glenview Park District Eggstravaganza

April 1, 2023

Gallery Park, Glenview Park District, Glenview

Emmaline

April 2, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Music of the Baroque: The St. Matthew Passion

April 2, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Double Clutch Brewery Bier Hall Bingo

Tuesdays in April, 2023

Double Clutch Brewing Co., Evanston

Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof: Comedy Showcase

April 5, 2023

Five & Dime, Evanston

Henhouse Prowlers with Adam Greuel of Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

April 6-7, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers

April 8, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Glencoe Park District's Spring Egg Hunt

April 8, 2023

Kalk Park, Glencoe Park District, Glencoe

Indoor Farmers Market

Saturdays, April 8-29, 2023

Evanston Ecology Center, Evanston

Brunch with the Bunny

April 8, 2023

Leisure Center Complex, Northbrook Park District, Northbrook

Abandon All Hope In Concert

April 11, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof: Comedy Showcase

April 12, 2023

Five & Dime, Evanston

The Porch On Windy Hill: a new play with old music

April 13, 2023 - May 14, 2023

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Chris Smither with special guest Paul Cebar

April 14, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Will Hoge

April 15, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Paul Reiser

April 15, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Live Music: Naomi Ashley & Jon Williams

April 15, 2023

Take Flight Spirits, Skokie

Hot Tuna (acoustic)

April 16, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

The Cash Box Kings

April 16, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Barrel-ly Out of Chicago: Brewery and Spirit Tour

April 16, 2023

Various Locations

Trans Voices Cabaret

April 17, 2023

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof: Comedy Showcase

April 19, 2023

Five & Dime, Evanston

Bob Schneider

April 20, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Experience Central Street

April 20-26, 2023

Central Street, Evanston

Loudon Wainwright III

April 21, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

The Lightning Thief

April 21-22, 2023

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Indecent

April 21-30, 2023

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Tenille Townes

April 22, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Northwestern University Women's Lacrosse vs Maryland

April ,22 2023

Martin Stadium, Northwestern University, Evanston

Logan Ramey: a Tribute to Elvis

April 22, 2023

Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette

Greg Ward's Rogue Parade with Imperial Boxmen presented by WDCB

April 23, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof: Comedy Showcase

April 26, 2023

Five & Dime, Evanston

Bites and Brews 10th Anniversary

April 26, 2023

The Glen Club, Glenview

Alice Peacock

April 27, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

Over the Rhine

April 28, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

The Waa-Mu Show

April 28, 2023 - May 7, 2023

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Jeremy Garrett

April 30, 2023

SPACE, Evanston

The Heart’s Knowledge: Science and Empathy in the Art of Dario Robleto

Through July 9, 2023

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston


No Rest: The Epidemic of Stolen Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirits

Through September 30, 2023

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston


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