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EXPO Chicago
Get a glimpse of work by artists featured in the Obama Presidential Center, due to open later this year, and much more as this showcase of contemporary art takes over Navy Pier’s Festival Hall. Highlights of Expo Chicago, now in its 13th year, include a section on emerging galleries as well as a continuing collaboration with the Galleries Association of Korea. Watch for related events across the city, including the Intuit Art Museum After Party (5 p.m. April 10, more at art.org). It’s a great weekend to immerse yourself in art. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. April 10-11 and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12 in Navy Pier Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave.; tickets from $35 at expochicago.com
The Other Art Fair
Feeling a little overwhelmed by EXPO? The Other Art Fair — one of five such shows scattered across the U.S. and London — aims to be an approachable show, one designed to introduce and educate new buyers. It promises works by 115 independent artists, immersive installations, performances, DJs, a bar, and affordable prices, all in Ravenswood. Through April 12 at Artifact Events, 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.; tickets from $18 at theotherartfair.com
Florence + the Machine
Dog days are over for Florence + the Machine Fans. Hear the indie rock band fill the Allstate Arena with their big, baroque sound. In a review of 2025’s “Everybody Scream,” Pitchfork said, the album offers “horizon-spanning athens of resilience furnished with cinematic strings, gargantuan drums, and yes, the occasional scream.” 7:30 p.m. April 10-11 at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont; tickets from $105.60 at rosemont.com
Anne Wilson
Anne Wilson — the Christian music singer-songwriter, not to be confused with Ann Wilson of Heart fame — rolls into the Rosemont Theatre this weekend. She’s touring with her third album, “Stars,” released this fall. Her latest single is “Still Do,” a collaboration featuring country music’s Cole Swindell. 7 p.m. April 11 at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont; tickets from $123.50 at rosemont.com
Mohanad Elshieky
Mohanad Elshieky’s specialty? Meandering, dry humor to skewer the absurdity of a moment — and if you haven’t noticed, we’re all experiencing one hell of a moment. The Libyan-born comedian, who writes for “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” has been known to turn death threats into fodder, offering editing advice to his would-be killers and eventually offering them up as an argument for why Americans need immigrants to do the jobs Americans are too lazy to do. Go for the ride; you’re never sure where he’ll end up. 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. April 10 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets (two-item minimum) from $22 at thedentheatre.com
Chicago Electronic Music Conference
DJ Hyperactive and Kate Simko headline the 2026 Chicago Electronic Music conference, featuring 15 performances, four panel discussions and several workshops. Topics range from “Chicago’s Legacy and What Comes Next (with Museum of House)” to “The Human Edge: AI, Tech, and Future-Proofing Your Career.” Not even the club is safe from AI. Noon, April 11 at Ramova Theatre, 3520 S. Halsted St.; tickets $52.66 at ramovachicago.com
Giordano Dance Chicago
See three new dances at “Ignite the Soul,” a performance celebrating Giordano Dance Chicago’s 63rd season. The program includes “Dumb Luck,” a contemporary number rooted in swing choreographed by Al Blackstone; a company piece by Jon Rua that blends jazz and street styles; and a tap duet by Mike Minery. 7:30 p.m. April 10-11 at Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph St.; tickets from $36.80 at harristheaterchicago.org
“Concentration”
Holocaust Remembrance Day approaches this month, commemorating the anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, and we still haven’t learned the lesson: Hate crimes and antisemitism are on the rise. Consider taking time out for “Concentration.” Voiced by four actors, the performance comprises 50 short poems meditating on life in World War II death camps. 7 p.m. April 11 and 2:30 p.m. April 12 at Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N, Dearborn St.; tickets from $18 at ruthpage.org
Wicker Park Earth Week
Earth Week kicks off in Wicker Park Saturday with a volunteer park clean-up followed by Green Fest. Featuring sustainability focused vendors, the family-friendly event features music, hands-on activities, food and more. To close out the week, from 4-6 p.m. on April 22, a ribbon-cutting celebrating a new bicycle fix-it station will be at Milwaukee Avenue and Leavitt Street. Expect free bike check-ups and bling. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 11 in Wicker Park, 1425 N. Damen Ave.; details on the free event at business.wickerparkbucktown.com
“Harold’s Legacy Continues: The Power in Voting!”
See “Punch 9 for Harold Washington,” a 2021 documentary about the election of Chicago’s Black mayor and his legacy. The screening will be preceded by a talk with author and former Chicago Alderman Dick Simpson, historian and influencer Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, and Devorah Crable, of the Know Your Power civic engagement initiative. 5-7:30 p.m. April 15 in Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State St.; register for the free event at chipublib.bibliocommons.com
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