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Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show
Garfield Park Conservatory • Feb 18 – Mar 13 @ 10AM
The Garfield Park Conservatory’s Spring Flower Show returns! Read more about Garfield Park Conservatory Spring Flower Show -
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Pauly Shore at the Effingham Performance Center
Effingham Performance Center • Mar 13 @ 7PM
Join legendary comedian, actor, and podcaster, Pauly Shore, as he takes the stage for a night of stand up comedy! Show rated R -- Adult Content! Read more about Pauly Shore at the Effingham Performance Center -
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Blooming Fusion Art Exhibition at TNPS in Dixon
Mar 11 – Mar 14 @ 10AM
Blooming Fusion is a 2D-only exhibition exploring flowers, plants, and gardens through traditional and mixed media. Read more about Blooming Fusion Art Exhibition at TNPS in Dixon -
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Northwestern University Danceworks 2026: Semiquincentennial
Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts - Josephine Louis Theater • Mar 13 – Mar 15
Danceworks 2026 gathers choreographers, dancers, and audiences to ask: What does it mean to move together in a time of unraveling? Read more about Northwestern University Danceworks 2026: Semiquincentennial -
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Ireland on Parade
Chicago Gaelic Park • Mar 06 – Mar 17
Ireland on Parade at Chicago Gaelic Park in Oak Forest, Illinois, is a festive celebration of Irish culture featuring a vibrant parade, live music, Irish dancing,… Read more about Ireland on Parade -
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America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at The Coliseum
Feb 04 – Mar 21 @ 10AM
A juried art exhibition celebrating America’s landscapes, history, and shared spirit, on view February 4–March 21 at the Oregon Coliseum in Oregon, IL, with an awards… Read more about America the Beautiful Art Exhibit at The Coliseum -
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Ottawa Restaurant Week
Mar 08 – Mar 21
Ottawa Restaurant Week celebrates local dining with special menus that highlight Midwest comfort food and chef driven creations. Enjoy unique flavors, support the Ottawa Food Pantry,… Read more about Ottawa Restaurant Week -
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Dear Evan Hansen at The Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre • Feb 04 – Mar 22
A high schooler with social anxiety is thrust into the spotlight after a classmate’s death, leading to a tangled web of lies and viral fame, in… Read more about Dear Evan Hansen at The Paramount Theatre