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Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Celebrate the arrival of spring at Holi, the Festival of Colors.
Hosted by Simply Vedic of the Vedic Cultural Society, this family-friendly event invites everyone to let their worries go with a joyful celebration of Holi, the Hindu festival of colors that traditionally marks the arrival of spring in India and Nepal. Enjoy live music, dance performances, and a variety of food vendors along the scenic Riverwalk.
Date: Apr. 4
Time: 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: $2.50
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Dance the night away at the Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival.
The Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival returns for its 10th anniversary this weekend at the Hilton Rosemont. For a decade, this event has been a destination for dancers across the globe to celebrate the heart and soul of Afro-Latin dance. For attendees, the fest even goes beyond spectating, with opportunities to learn at workshops and social dancing parties every night.
Date: Apr. 2–6
Time: Various times
Cost:
Spring is here, and so are plenty of fun happenings to enjoy close to home. Discover what's blooming near you at one of these weekend events.
Discover genre-bending cinema at Beyond Fest.
Movie buffs and fans of outsider art can head to the historic Music Box Theatre for Beyond Fest, the country's biggest genre film festival. This is your chance to catch exclusive screenings of horror, science fiction, and fantasy films that push the boundaries of storytelling.
Date: Apr. 2–5
Time: Various times
Cost: Varies by screening
Location:
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