Chicago/ Arts & Culture
Published on March 28, 2019
3 performing and visual arts events to plan for in Chicago this weekendPhoto: Rob Laughter/Unsplash

If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Chicago this weekend, from a Women's History Month art exhibition to a comedy play about Catholic nuns.

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The Beautiful People

In 1940, the same year writer William Saroyan was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, he produced and directed the life-affirming "The Beautiful People," according to the Williams Sayoran Foundation. This Saturday, you can see Edge of the Wood Theatre's production of a drama about eccentric father, Johan Webster, who is raising his son and daughter alone. His youngest child writes one word novels and take cares of mice, and his daughter falls for a man she meets at the local library. 

When: Saturday, March 30, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Edge of the Wood Theatre, 6736 N. Loleta Ave.
Price: $10

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Late Nite Catechism

If you remember Latin Mass and meatless Fridays, you might get a kick out of "Late Night Catechism." Playing at the Royal George Theatre this Saturday, this interactive and long-running show turns the theater into a Sunday school class with "students" in the audience getting rosary beads and other prizes for correct answers.

When: Saturday, March 30, 5 p.m. (other showtimes are available)
Where: Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted St.
Price: $16

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Unladylike: An Art Exhibition of Womanhood

Finally, wrap up Women's History Month with wine and live music this Sunday at "Unladylike: An Art Exhibition of Womanhood!"  This art show features more than 10 Chicago artists offering their own take on unapologetic, unpoliced womanhood.

Grab your tickets fast before it sells out.

When: Sunday, March 31, 1-4:30 p.m.
Where: Firecat Projects, 2124 N. Damen Ave.
Admission: $15 (General Admission)

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