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Decadance Chicago: See March 12, 14 & 15
MARCH 10
Sketching Class When: 3:30 p.m. Where: Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St. What: Join fellow artists in sketching still-life pencil drawings of everyday objects. No artistic experience necessary. Pencils and paper will be provided, but first come, first served. chipublib.bibliocommons.com. FREE.
MARCH 11
Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert When: 12:15 p.m. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. What: Silver medalist and audience prize winner of the 2016 Sendai International Competition, Taiwanese American Pianist Evan Wong has appeared in recitals and concerts throughout North America, Europe and Asia. FREE.
MARCH 12
Parts of Speech: Hari Kunzru When: 7:30 p.m. Where: Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. What: Journalist Hari Kunzru will be responding to the article by Bertolt Brecht called “Five Difficulties in Writing the Truth,” published in the 1930s, which asserted that writers must be able to recognize, proclaim and weaponize the truth. Kunzru will also be talking about today’s
greatest difficulties in writing the truth, including increasing distortions, misinformation and harassment campaigns. Find out more at mcachicago.org. FREE.
MARCH 12, 14 & 15
Decadance Chicago When: Thurs 7:30 p.m.; Sat 8 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. Where: Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St. What: Choreographed by Ohad Naharin, this event features excerpts from Naharin’s most popular pieces including "Sadeh21," "Naharin’s Virus," and "Minus 16" performed by Hubbard Street Dance. Tickets start at $40 at hubbardstreetdance. com.
MARCH 13 - 29
'Clementine' When: Fri & Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. Where: Chicago Dramatists, 1105 W. Chicago Ave. What: As two playwriting students' desires clash, a secret from the past forces the pair to confront the realities of criticism and the unknown future of their relationship. $10 at littletimetheatreco.com.
MARCH 14
Chicago River Dyeing When: 9 a.m. Where: Chicago River, between Columbus Dr. & Wabash What: This will be the 58th Annual Chicago River Dyeing
for St. Patrick’s Day, where the city turns the river emerald green! Many businesses along the river will be hosting special viewing parties. The water starts turning green right at 9 a.m. More info at choosechicago.com. FREE. St. Patrick’s Day 5K & 8K Run/Walk When: 9:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Drive at Fullerton Pkwy, 2410 N. Cannon Dr. What: Kick off the spring running season with the city’s oldest St. Patrick’s Day sprint. $45 registration includes an official long-sleeve race shirt, money-saving goodie bag, finisher medal and a complimentary sponsored beverage at the post-race party. There will be awards for the best dressed in St. Patrick’s Day costumes. Benefiting The Greater Chicago Food Depository. Register at chicagoevents.com. 65th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade When: 12 p.m. Where: Columbus Dr., between Balbo Dr. & Monroe St. What: One of the largest St. Patrick's Day parades in the country, the annual downtown parade celebrates Irish heritage. VIP Grandstand seating is available for $50. Chicagostpatricksdayparade.org. FREE. Beethoven Lieder Recital When: 12 p.m. Where: Skowronski Music Hall, 1020 W. Sheridan Road
What: Loyola University vocal performance majors will be joined by pianist Cody Bradley to present a recital of Beethoven songs that span his career. Artsevents.luc.edu. FREE. Global Connections: Holi When: 12:45 - 5 p.m. Where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave. What: Holi is a Hindu spring festival celebrated in India and Nepal, also known as the “festival of colors” or the “festival of love.” This Navy Pier event will include the colorful Holi tradition of throwing colored powder, which will be available for purchase while supplies last. Plus, there will be musical and dance performances, as well as specialty foods. FREE. St. Patrick’s Festival When: 1 p.m. Where: Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave. What: This event follows the downtown parade and runs until midnight, featuring traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance, food and drink for purchase, children’s activities, and an arts & craft fair with vendors selling Irish gifts. Visit the Library, Art Gallery and Museum for programming and exhibits such as Irish language lessons, a genealogy workshop and a book sale. $15 tickets and full schedule at irish-american.org.
