Hello March! Celebrate longer days and the return of spring with exhibits, performances, markets and more! Don’t miss out on the final home games for Northwestern Men’s Basketball this season (March 2 & 9). Be sure to head to Chicago Botanic Garden to delight in The Orchid Show of Wonders before it closes on March 24. Keep an eye out for the launch of North Shore Live, a celebration of theater and performances on Chicago's North Shore, coming later this month. Read on to discover all this month has in store on the North Shore.

Titanic: The Exhibition

NOW THROUGH APRIL 21

Westfield Old Orchard

Old Orchard Rd. & Skokie Blvd., Skokie


This incredible exhibition tells the dramatic tale of the largest and most luxurious ship in the world at the time. Over 300 artifacts from Titanic, her sister ships and objects from the famous motion picture are set inside beautiful recreations of the ship's interior and tell the latest details of her sinking and discovery.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee 

THURSDAY, MARCH 7 - SUNDAY, MARCH 31

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie


Music Theater Works presents this Tony-award-winning play has won the hearts of theatergoers across the country with its mix of wit, wills, and audience participation. Join this group of unique and dedicated students as they compete for the spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself.

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Golf Traditions at Chevy Chase!


No ifs, ands, or putts about it! Don’t delay! Book your tee time with Traditions at Chevy Chase!

Smittytown Market

FIRST SATURDAYS

(MARCH-SEPTEMBER)

Temperance Beer Co. | 2000 Dempster St., Evanston


Come support some of your favorite local vendors featuring Evanston Made artists and creatives. Bonus: you can enjoy a beer as you browse and buy!

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The Band’s Visit

NOW THROUGH MARCH 24

Writers Theatre | 325 Tudor Ct., Glencoe



A lost bus arrives in a small Israeli town carrying an Egyptian Police Band. With no hotel and no buses until morning, the musicians are taken in by the locals. Under the spell of the desert sky, these musicians bring everyone together in the way that only music can. Winner of 10 Tony Awards!


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Tap Wars 5

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13

Village Inn Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill |

8050 Lincoln Ave., Skokie


Your vote counts! Head on over to Village Inn for Tap Wars 5 where you will decide who wins one of their taps for a year! Old Irving Brewery will be back to defend their tap. Do you think they can hang on? Or will a new brewery take over their tap? Come find out!

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Join the Westin Chicago North Shore for a Staycation


Enjoy our indoor pool, pet-friendly rooms, ergonomic workspaces, & inspiring decor.
Package includes $25 credit to 601N Market & Cafe
and enhanced streaming WiFi.

S’mores on the Square

SATURDAY, MARCH 9

Fountain Square, Downtown Evanston | 1596 Sherman Ave., Evanston


Bring the family (and your sweet tooth!) and cozy up around the open fire pits at Fountain Square. Downtown Evanston will provide attendees with s’mores kits to toast perfect golden-brown marshmallows over the fire pits, which are provided by Evanston Parks & Recreation. This event is free, but registration is required.

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Danceworks 2024: Emergence

FRIDAY-SUNDAY, MARCH 8-10

Josephine Louis Theater | 20 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston



Dance-making is a collective experiment. Something emerges when bodies that think, feel, and move differently gather in a studio. Something powerful. Sometimes beautiful. Maybe radical. Get your tickets today for Danceworks 2024: Emergence, Northwestern’s annual dance showcase featuring new works by Northwestern faculty.

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Downton Abbey: The Exhibition at Westfield Old Orchard


Tickets on sale. Sellouts expected. Advance purchase is recommended.

Maple Syrup Festival

SUNDAY. MARCH 17

River Trail Nature Center | 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook



Come celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and maple syrup history. There will also be samples of syrup to taste! This event is free and takes place from 11am to 3pm.

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Cry It Out

THROUGH MARCH 3, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasty, Really

THROUGH MARCH 3, 2024

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Skokie

Anatomically Correct Presents Art & Soul

THROUGH MARCH 3, 2024

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie Park District, Skokie

The Orchid Show of Wonders

THROUGH MARCH 24, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

The Band's Visit

THROUGH MARCH 24, 2024

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Downton Abbey - The Exhibition Limited Engagement

THROUGH MARCH 31, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

THROUGH APRIL 14, 2024

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

Titanic: The Exhibition

THROUGH APRIL 21, 2024

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie


Melody Angel

MARCH 2, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Skokie Park District - Superhero Meet 'n Greet

MARCH 2, 2024

Oakton Community Center, Skokie

Smittytown Market

MARCH 2, 2024

Temperance Beer Co., Evanston

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs. Iowa

MARCH 2, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Evanston Made - First Saturdays Evanston Art Events

MARCH 2, 2024

Various Locations, Evanston

March Art & Wine Night

MARCH 2, 2024

Creative Coworking, Evanston

Restoration Work Days

MARCH 3, 2024

The Grove, Glenview

Broadway Open Mic

MARCH 3, 2024

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Skokie Park District Winter Wonder-fun!

MARCH 3, 2024

Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie

Leon Forrest Panel and Concert "New Black Music (Jazz) in Chicago"

MARCH 4, 2024

Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Double Clutch Brewery Bier Hall Bingo

MARCH 5, 2024

Double Clutch Brewing Co., Evanston

Laughs on a Hot Tin Roof Comedy Showcase

MARCH 6, 2024

Five & Dime, Evanston

Bad Momz of Comedy

MARCH 7, 2024

Hangar Two by Tangled Roots Brewing Co., Glenview

I'm Spiritual, Dammit!

MARCH 7-8, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Music Theater Works presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

MARCH 7-31, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Ladies of the Dawes House: Portrait Stories

MARCH 8, 2024

Evanston History Center, Evanston

Davy Knowles and JD Eicher

MARCH 8, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Wild & Scenic Film Festival

MARCH 8, 2024

One Rotary Center, Evanston

Danceworks 2024

MARCH 8-10, 2024

Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Northwestern University, Evanston

Sondheim Tribute Revue

MARCH 8, 2024 - APRIL 28, 2024

Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Evanston

Children Of Our Hearts- A New Art Exhibit Featuring Paintings by Regina Bird

MARCH 8, 2024 - APRIL 30, 2024

Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston

Northbrook Park District Cosmic Skating

MARCH 9, 2024

Northbrook Sports Center, Northbrook

Brewery Tour with Award Winning Brewmaster Scott

MARCH 9, 2024

Double Clutch Brewing Co., Evanston

Rock the House

MARCH 9, 2024

Winnetka Community House, Winnetka

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Minnesota

MARCH 9, 2024

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Downtown Evanston S'mores on the Square

MARCH 9, 2024

Foutnain Square, Downtown Evanston

Illinois Orchid Society Spring Show & Sale

MARCH 9-10, 2024

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Lecture: A History of Housing Discrimination in Chicagoland

MARCH 10, 2024

Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette

Skokie Park District Devonshire Renaissance Fair

MARCH 10, 2024

Devonshire Cultural Center, Skokie

Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM

MARCH 10, 2024

Evanston SPACE at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Evanston

Haley Heyndrickx & The Westerlies with Tim Baker

MARCH 10, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Music of the Baroque: The St. John Passion

MARCH 10, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Double Clutch Brewery Bier Hall Bingo

MARCH 12, 2024

Double Clutch Brewing Co., Evanston

Village Inn Pizzeria - Tap Wars 5

MARCH 13, 2024

The Village Inn Sports Bar & Grill, Skokie

Skokie Heritage Museum History Board Game Happy Hour

MARCH 14, 2024

Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie

Wilmette Theatre - Stand Up Comedy Night

MARCH 14, 2024

Wilmette Theatre, Wilmette

Rodrigo Amarante

MARCH 15, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

You're Not Really Seeing This / Bryan Northup and Kelsey Wagner

MARCH 15, 2024 - APRIL 22, 2024

Evanston Art Center, Evanston

The Cracked Actor Cabaret - The Sound and Vision of David Bowie

MARCH 16, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Talib Kweli

MARCH 16, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Temperance Brewery Tour & Tasting

MARCH 16, 2024

Temperance Beer Co., Evanston

Temperance Trikonasana (Yoga + Beer Tasting)

MARCH 16, 2024

Temperance Beer Co., Evanston

River Trail Nature Center Maple Syrup Festival

MARCH 17, 2024

River Trail Nature Center, Norhtbrook

Cyrille Aimee

MARCH 17, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Semyon Slepakov North American Tour 2024

MARCH 17, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Writer's Postcards: An Evening with Dipika Mukherjee

MARCH 19, 2024

The Book Stall, Winnetka

A Little Truth: Fact and Fiction in Family Photography

MARCH 20, 2024 - July 7, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Evanston

Rooted

MARCH 21, 2024 - May 5, 2024

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Ireland with Michael

MARCH 22, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Jon Langford & Sally Timms

MARCH 23, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Owl Moon Fireside

MARCH 23, 2024

Emily Oaks Nature Center, Skokie

Colin Hay Solo 2024

MARCH 23, 2024

Evanston SPACE, at Cahn Auditorium, Evanston

Saint-Georges' Sword & Bow

MARCH 24, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Missy Raines & Allegheny

MARCH 24, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Northbrook Symphony Orchestra: Virtuoso Violins

MARCH 24, 2024

Sheely Center for the Performing Arts, Northbrook

Piaf! The Show

MARCH 26, 2024

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Mitchell Museum March Free Day

MARCH 27, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston

Lynfred Winery Food Truck Takeover

MARCH 27, 2024

Lynfred Winery, Wheeling

Evanston Bouquet Bar

MARCH 29, 2024

North Foghouse, Evanston

Steve Forbert w/Jackie Dustin

MARCH 31, 2024

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Actions For the Earth Art, Care & Ecology

THROUGH JULY 7, 2024

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Shtetl in the Sun Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980

THROUGH OCTOBER 13, 2024

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

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

THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston


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