As warmer weather awaits on the other side of the upcoming weekend, here’s a look at activities and events both indoors and outdoors happening this weekend in the Chicago area.
World of Wheels
WHAT: The 62nd annual World of Wheels features hundreds of Classic Cars and Hot Rods on display.
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
Uncorked Wine Festival
WHAT: Uncorked Wine Festival offers samples from over 100 wine and bubblies from around the world, including non-alcoholic beverages.
WHERE: Field Museum 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
WHAT: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back in Chicago as part of a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in a season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943-2024).
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 7 – Sunday, March 9
Broadway in Chicago: ‘Beetlejuice’
WHAT: The ghost-with-the-most in “Beetlejuice” is coming back in Chicago by popular demand next week.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11 – Sunday, March 16
‘Circus Quixote’
WHAT: ‘Circus Quixote’, based on Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quijote of La Mancha,” is the first staged production at the newly revamped Lookingglass Theatre Chicago.
WHERE: 163 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Runs through March 30
Comedian Aziz Ansari
WHAT: Best known for his role on “Parks and Recreation,” comedian Aziz Ansari brings his standup routine to Chicago.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday, March 6 & Sunday, March 9
Comedian Ari Shaffir
WHAT: Comedian Ari Shaffir brings his Farewell Tour to Chicago.
WHERE: Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL
WHEN: Thursday, March 6 – Sunday, March 9
Concert: Morgan Wade
WHAT: Country singer Morgan Wade brings her Obsessed Tour to Chicago.
WHERE: Salt Shed Chicago, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 8 p.m.
Concert: Dream Theater
WHAT: The 40th anniversary of Dream Theater comes to Chicago.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Concert: Disturbed
WHAT: The influential heavy metal band Disturbed celebrates the 25th anniversary of their “The Sickness” album.
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8t, 6:30 p.m.
