The best March 2025 events in Chicago

Hunt for rare treasures at a vintage pop-up shop at the Market. Browse through a unique selection of home decor, jewelry, clothing, accessories and much more from local vendors, and refuel afterwards with a delicious bite or drink at the bar.

Bingo Loco, an interactive rave show that takes place in cities around the world, comes to West Loop’s Morgan MFG this winter. The traditional game of bingo gets reimagined as a three-hour long immersive experience, complete with epic dance offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, conga lines and prizes ranging from international trips to lawnmowers. One thing’s for sure—this ain’t bingo night at the senior center.

Cheer on your school (and bracket) during March Madness at the Market. We'll be showing every game of the tournament, so bring a crew to catch all of the basketball action over delicious food and drinks.

West Town hosts its own Restaurant Week March 21-29, featuring special discounts and prix fixe menus at participating businesses. You’ll be able to enjoy four-course tasting menus at Nettare and Brasero, free cheese pizza with the purchase of mozzarella sticks at Roots, two courses and a beer at Forbidden Root for $35, and much more. Check out the full lineup here.

More than 115 emerging artists will be selling their work at Saatchi Art's touring art fair, which takes place this year at Artifact Events. Prices for art start at around $100, making this the perfect opportunity for burgeoning collectors to start their very own gallery wall without spending an arm and a leg. Want something to snack on in between browsing sessions? Snag bites from 5411 Empanadas or a drink from Fat Milk.

Celebrate your tattoos or plan out a few new ones at the annual Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival in Rosemont. You'll be able to make an appointment with a tattoo artist (including talent featured on Ink Masters) or show off your existing body art. While you're on the show floor, make sure to check out the various vendors and live entertainment.

Winter is almost over and the Garfield Park Conservatory is here to usher in warmer days with its annnual Spring Flower Show. Make a reservation to explore this year's theme, "Rooted in Mystery," which explores the critical part of plants we don't see hidden underground. You'll find spring bulbs like azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas and more. The show only sticks around through Mother's Day weekend, so book your visit soon!

A musical based on the 2007 film of the same name, Waitress follows Jenna, a waitress at a cafe who’s in an abusive relationship with her husband, Earl. After becoming pregnant, Jenna starts an affair with her doctor and enters a pie-baking contest, hoping to win the grand prize in order to fund her escape.

For more than 30 years, the Neo-Futurists have been delighting late-night crowds with performances that pack 30 miniature plays into a 60-minute show. The company's signature show is more unpredictable than ever these days, with a handful of compact new plays premiering every week. Within the span of 10 minutes, you may be treated to a poignant monologue about everyday life or an irreverent diatribe delivered by a pantsless member of the cast—all inspired by the experiences of the performers on stage. Always changing and evolving, it's the rare show that truly offers something different everytime you show up to see it.

You’ve probably seen a Shakespeare play before, but never like this. Five professional actors come together for each performance of Drunk Shakespeare. The twist? One of them has had five shots before the show and is trying to stay on track while the other four actors do their best to hold the performance together.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry has dedicated an exhibit to the science and technology behind the world’s longest-running film franchise, James Bond. Fans of the renowned secret agent can check out 13 vehicles and over 90 additional artifacts, including the prototype jetpack used in Thunderball, an MI6 Retina Scanner from GoldenEye and the Parahawk snowmobile hybrid from The World Is Not Enough. You’ll also be able to step into a lab space inspired by “Q” and test your skills developing the perfect vehicle for spy activities, designing stunts and more.

Chicago farmers market season is well past its peak, but you can still get in on the fresh produce action during this winter edition of the Wicker Park market, which pops up inside The Robey on select Sundays from December through March. Browse goods from more than 15 local, rotating vendors like Donutistry, Hook Point Fisheries and The Love U Collective—and you can always grab a coffee from Cafe Robey to sip on while you stock up.

The South Loop Farmers Market heads indoors for the season, bringing more than 75 vendors each Sunday to the fourth level of Water Tower Place. Shop for fresh produce, preserved veggies, cheeses, meats and more while enjoying live entertainment. Guests can also check out a kids' play zone, capture special moments with family and pet photography, and play some virtual reality games.