Chicago/ Arts & Culture
Published on March 14, 2019
Art, comedy and theatre: here are 4 ways to enjoy this weekend in ChicagoPhoto: Handy Wicaksono/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 group art exhibition to a Latin comedy night at The Mozart. 

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TIME — Group Exhibition

Check out 20 works of art from around the world — all focused on conveying individual perspectives of time. Among the pieces included with the opening exhibition are Federica Ghidelli's “Time Travelers,” which includes a photograph of Grand Central Station, while Michelle Boggess’ “Memories of Marigold” depicts an elderly woman and a young boy separated by a fence.  

When: Friday, March 15, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Jackson Junge Gallery, 1389 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Admission: Free
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"Moby Dick — Rehearsed"

Next up, don't miss actors from the Shakespeare Project performing Orson Welles' "Moby Dick — Rehearsed" this Saturday at the Newberry Library. The Duke of York's Theatre in London first performed the two-act drama back in 1955. The story centers on a theater company that abandons a production of King Lear and attempts to bring Captain Ahab's hunt for the white whale to the stage.

When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: Newberry Library, 60 W. Walton St.
Admission: Free
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Conception Art Show

This Saturday, check out Chicago's Conception Art Show — an immersive pop-up event featuring the work of 35 local artists. Treat yourself to an original piece of art or simply enjoy the live music, complimentary appetizer and cash bar. 

When: Saturday, March 16, 6-9 p.m.
Where: Dovetail Brewery, 1800 W. Belle Plaine Ave.
Admission: $20
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Las Locas Comedy Presents: Loca Madness

Finally, check out Loca Madness. If you want to escape from March Madness and St. Paddy's Day, head to The Mozart this Saturday for some big laughs with Latina/Latinx comedians like Asha Ward, Dani Gallegos, Audrey Jonas and more. 

When: Saturday, March 16, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Mozart, 2830 W. Armitage Ave.
Admission: Free
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