PLEASE NOTE: Activities can be postponed or simply canceled. Please call in advance to make sure they are still scheduled. Vaccine requirements may also apply.
1. The luck of the director
The 23rd Chicago Irish Film Festival is happening this weekend in person, and next week you will have the opportunity virtually. The festival is entirely dedicated to showing the works of Irish cinematographers, from art to documentaries. Full information about the show and location can be found in the PDF website program. Visually March 3-6; virtual March 7-13. chicagoirishfilmfestival.com
2. Fiction time
Hosts Chicago Symphony Orchestra Fantastic symphony this weekend. Paavo Järvi will conduct works by French composer Hector Berlioz, and Benjamin Grosvenor will perform Frederic Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto. The show will also feature colorful visual effects along with music. March 4-8. cso.org
3. Authentic start
Chief O’Neill’s Pub advertised as one of the best Irish pubs in the world. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, the bar begins the celebration with live music from the band Bohola, which features Jimmy Keane and Pat Broders. Tickets sell for $ 20, and Miles McVeigh will perform for free on Saturday. March 4-5. chiefoneillspub.com
4. MSI and ABV
Take another excursion to the Museum of Science and Industry with Brewsology Beer Festival. A wide selection of brews and ciders, as well as food outlets, will be presented at this event during non-working hours. March 5. brewsology.com/chicago
5. Return on the Green Mill
Chicago native and musician John Moulder founded and manages the yearbook Chi Town Jazz Festival at the Green Mill. He supports aid to fight hunger in Chicago, and this year the nonprofits are Care for Real and Ravenswood Community Services. In addition to supporting the great cause, you will have the opportunity to see the trio of Katie Ernst, the quartet of Don Stirnberg and Wow! March 5. greenmilljazz.com
