Looking to up your appreciation of the arts?
We've rounded up four artsy events around Chicago this week that will scratch your cultural itch, from a modern dance performance to a magic show and more.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater this Wednesday. Choreographed by Rennie Harris, "Lazarus," the troupe's new two-act ballet, draws inspiration from Ailey’s own life and struggles against racial inequality.
When: Wednesday, March 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway
Price: $77 (Back Orchestra)
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"The Magic Parlour"
If you like illusions, catch this magic act Friday at the Palmer House — while you can. For seven years, award-winning magician Dennis Watkins has performed to sold-out groups. To offer a more intimate experience, seating is limited to 80 people.
When: Friday, March 9, 9:30 p.m.
Where: Palmer House Hilton, 17 E. Monroe St.
Price: $49 (Discounted Tickets)
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Porchlight Music Theatre Presents "Porchlight Revisits Can-Can"
Calling fans of Broadway musicals! This Wednesday, Porchlight Music Theater revisits Can-Can for three performances starting Wednesday. Through dance numbers and Cole Porter's hit songs, you'll follows the lives and loves of Paris' Bohemian citizens, including a can-can dancer and a sculptor.
When: Wednesday, March 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St.
Price: $37
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Chicago Tap Theatre's "Sweet Tap Chicago"
Finally, if you appreciate fancy footwork, check out "Sweet Tap Chicago" this Sunday. Inside the City Winery, you'll enjoy a tap performance accompanied by a live jazz quintet playing music from locals like Smashing Pumpkins, Chicago, Chaka Khan and more.
When: Sunday, March 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
Where: City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St.
Price: $40
