{"id":19865,"date":"2022-04-01T19:53:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-01T19:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/?p=19865"},"modified":"2022-04-01T19:53:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-01T19:53:41","slug":"what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in Chicago in April"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Spring is officially here. (Though sometimes the weather doesn\u2019t seem to agree!) Either way, all of Chicagoland has started to wake from winter hibernation and come outside. Of course, don\u2019t forget your umbrella, as sometimes the wind off the Lake brings the famous April showers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19867\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?fit=1000%2C750&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1000,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?fit=634%2C476&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19867\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=634%2C476&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/photo-1514525253161-7a46d19cd819.jpg?resize=816%2C612&amp;ssl=1 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Go To A Concert<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After two years indoors and distanced, live music is back. As per City of Chicago regulations, be prepared to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test to get into venues. In many venues, masks are now optional. These new regulations came into effect in early March.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The spring and summer concert schedule is packed, with many venues and outdoor parties coming back after the hiatus. Here\u2019s a list of a few big-name events taking place in the next thirty days.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fdaryl-hall-chicago-tickets-4-1-2022%2Fevent%2F105181861%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daryl Hall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 1st<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fthe-avett-brothers-tickets%2Fperformer%2F235986%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Avett Brothers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 1st, 2nd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fthe-flaming-lips-chicago-tickets-4-6-2022%2Fevent%2F104834883%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Flaming Lips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 6th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fthey-might-be-giants-chicago-tickets-4-7-2022%2Fevent%2F104449327%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They Might Be Giants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 7th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fpatti-labelle-chicago-tickets-4-8-2022%2Fevent%2F105187415%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gladys Knight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 8th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fpatti-labelle-chicago-tickets-4-8-2022%2Fevent%2F105187415%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patti Labelle<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 8th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fdel-amitri-chicago-tickets-4-11-2022%2Fevent%2F105136916%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Del Amitri<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 11th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjack-white-chicago-tickets-4-12-2022%2Fevent%2F105141712%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jack White<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 12th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsenses-fail-chicago-tickets-4-12-2022%2Fevent%2F105104466%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senses Fail<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 12th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmogwai-chicago-tickets-4-12-2022%2Fevent%2F104887133%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mogwai<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 12th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fthe-story-so-far-chicago-tickets-4-16-2022%2Fevent%2F105091055%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Story So Far<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 16th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkey-glock-chicago-tickets-4-22-2022%2Fevent%2F105199251%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Glock<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 22nd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fwilco-tickets%2Fperformer%2F3062%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wilco<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(20<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> anniversary of Yankee Hotel Foxtrot!)| Apr 22nd, 23rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Florde-tickets%2Fperformer%2F735193%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lorde<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 22nd, 23rd<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Flp-tickets%2Fperformer%2F725006%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 24th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmastodon-chicago-tickets-4-28-2022%2Fevent%2F105194985%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opeth<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 28th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmastodon-chicago-tickets-4-28-2022%2Fevent%2F105194985%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mastodon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 28th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fjohn-mayer-tickets%2Fperformer%2F14867%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Mayer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 28th, 29th<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkem-chicago-tickets-4-29-2022%2Fevent%2F105182557%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kem<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0| Apr 29th<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19866\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/wrigley_field_-_by_kaczmarczyk\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?fit=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"500,375\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;7.2&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon PowerShot S110&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1025107215&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;5.40625&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0025&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?fit=500%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19866\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?resize=500%2C375&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Wrigley_Field_-_by_Kaczmarczyk.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Live Sports<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Major League Baseball owners have decided they\u2019d rather postpone the season instead of giving the players more money and flexibility. So we can\u2019t recommend any Cubs or Sox games at the moment. But the players\u2019 union is in talks with the owners as we speak, so maybe we will have baseball in April or May?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Until then, we\u2019ve got the good ol\u2019 Bulls and \u2018Hawks. The United Center is a great place to have a hot dog and a beer and watch a game. Out in the \u2018burbs, the Wolves play a great game of hockey at a low price. If you\u2019re a fan of football (the kind you play with your feet!) the Fire are a great option. MLS honestly gets better every year, and Fire fans show a lot of passion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hockey\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-blackhawks-tickets%2Fperformer%2F2769%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Blackhawks<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-wolves-tickets%2Fperformer%2F33788%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Wolves<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Basketball\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-bulls-tickets%2Fperformer%2F2863%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Bulls<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Soccer<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-fire-tickets%2Fperformer%2F52204%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago Fire<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19868\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/s3jsqnauk5bopp3vqo3a2m7vhi\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?fit=1280%2C853&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1280,853\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?fit=634%2C422&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19868\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=634%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/S3JSQNAUK5BOPP3VQO3A2M7VHI.jpg?resize=816%2C544&amp;ssl=1 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Easter Events<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You gotta love the Easter Bunny! Whether you have little ones or not, Chicago has some great Easter happenings planned all over the city. The Parks Department has a bevy of Easter Egg hunts that have always been a hit with families. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/freetoursbyfoot.com\/chicagos-lincoln-park-zoo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lincoln Park Zoo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> usually has a big event, and Cantigny Park has another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cantigny.org\/event\/easter-egg-hunt\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easter Egg Hunt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">slated for April 10<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss that one, there\u2019s another called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cantigny.org\/event\/hoppy-easter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hoppy Easter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> happening on April 14th. If you\u2019re in the \u2018burbs, there\u2019s a big event out in Warrenville called the Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt that happens almost every year. B.Y.O.F.! (Bring Your Own Flashlight.)<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mommypoppins.com\/chicago-kids\/event\/in-person\/warrenville-flashlight-egg-hunt-0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check here for more details<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19869\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/14brick-jumbo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,683\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"14BRICK-jumbo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?fit=634%2C423&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19869\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?resize=634%2C423&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/14BRICK-jumbo.jpg?resize=816%2C544&amp;ssl=1 816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Lego Fun!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not your traditional listicle fare, this event is for LEGO heads and those seeking something different. Did you ever want to see famous artworks like Michaelangelo\u2019s \u2018David\u2019, Van Gogh\u2019s \u2018Starry Night\u2019, or Da Vinci\u2019s \u2018Mona Lisa,\u2019 executed in Lego bricks? If not\u2026why not? The Museum of Science and Industry tracked down Nathan Sawaya, a former lawyer turned Lego artist and had him install 20 of his pieces in the institution\u2019s hallowed halls. Not to be outdone by the permanent collection, Sawaya also executed a T-Rex that\u2019s over 20 feet long. \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msichicago.org\/press\/press-releases\/the-art-of-the-brick\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Art of the Brick<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 is an additional attraction at the MSI, and has an additional fee required for access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19870\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/expo_2019_selects_corydewald-0008-6124\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?fit=800%2C450&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"800,450\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?fit=634%2C357&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?resize=634%2C357&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/EXPO_2019_Selects_CoryDewald-0008-6124.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>More Art<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Lego installations aren\u2019t serious enough for you (or you\u2019re just an art fan) you\u2019ll be happy to know that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expochicago.com\/visit\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXPO Chicago<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is back after the COVID hiatus. Similar to fairs like Art Basel in Switzerland and Miami, EXPO brings together over 140 galleries under one roof, allowing art fans the experience of a \u2018vertical tasting\u2019 of art curators, artists, and galleries from around the world. Truly an efficient and exhilarating experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"19871\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-chicago-in-april\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?fit=1366%2C781&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1366,781\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366&#215;781-c\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?fit=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?fit=634%2C362&amp;ssl=1\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19871\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=634%2C362&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"634\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?w=1366&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=300%2C172&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=1024%2C585&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=768%2C439&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=1200%2C686&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?resize=816%2C467&amp;ssl=1 816w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fultongrace.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/chicagosymphonycenter_1575x900_hedrichblessing_02jpg-1366x781-c.jpg?w=1268&amp;ssl=1 1268w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Chicago Symphony Orchestra<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, we posted a quite-comprehensive list of music above\u2026but this is for the Mahler, Bach, and Beethoven homies. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cso.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CSO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one of the best orchestras in the world, and if you haven\u2019t ever been\u2026give it a shot! In late April, you\u2019d have the opportunity to hear a classical piano and the metal band Mastodon in the same week. YOLO.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/prf.hn\/click\/camref:1011la8Io\/pubref:ChicagoTTDApr\/%5bp_id:1011l2647%5d\/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fchicago-symphony-orchestra-tickets%2Fperformer%2F10233%2F\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s where you can get tickets to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or learn more<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Heroes + Villains FanFest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you into fantasy, SciFi, superheroes, Lord of the Rings, and related culture? Do you know what a \u2018Con\u2019 is? If so, you won\u2019t need this explanation, and you probably already have tickets. This is for the uninitiated! Heroes + Villains FanFest is a \u2018Con\u2019 (as in convention) for all sorts of fantasy world adventure. This year\u2019s convention and party feature Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Pilou Askbiek from<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Game of Thrones! <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talks, exhibition booths, events, and meetings are what FanFest is about, and many attendees even dress up as some of their favorite characters. This leads to some great afterparty scenes, trust. Chicago\u2019s answer to ComicCon in San Diego and DragonCon in Atlanta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope this article gave you some ideas on what to do in the city this spring! Have a great April, stay safe and have fun.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>WHO IS\u00a0<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/\"><b>FULTON GRACE<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are one of Chicago\u2019s leading providers of comprehensive real estate services. We are home to an ever-growing team of savvy &amp; reputable\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/agents\/real-estate-chicago-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local realtors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0seasoned\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fultongrace.com\/landlords\/chicago-property-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and customer-service-oriented staff. 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