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March 22, 2024
Chicago families have no shortage of Easter egg hunts around town leading up to the big holiday next weekend. But why not try a Ukrainian Easter egg decorating workshop, too? We learned about the process a couple of years ago.
What's CITY Talking About?
Tick Tock on Election Result O’Clock
As Bring Chicago Home appears to be headed for defeat, what does that mean for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s progressive agenda? Thousands of ballots still need to be counted. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Johnson Administration Changes
Longtime City Hall veteran Rich Guidice will step down as the mayor’s chief of staff at the end of the month. Cristina Pacione-Zayas, the deputy chief of staff, will take his place April 1. [Politico]
Columbus Drive → Obama Drive?
Ald. Lamont Robinson, 4th Ward, proposed renaming Columbus Drive after the former president. But some Italian Americans are opposed. [NBC Chicago]
This Week’s Must-Read
My heart felt heavy reading about the life of 11-year-old Jayden Perkins who died last week trying to protect his pregnant mom. He was a dancer remembered as a “bright light.” [Block Club]
What To Do
Friday, March 22
- Rooted & Radical Youth Poetry Finals 💘 Bridgeport | 6–9 p.m. | $10+
- Flashlight Egg Hunt 🥚 Near West Side | 8–9:30 p.m. | $2
- We Love Soul Anniversary Party 🎶 Bronzeville | 10 p.m. | $10
- Insidewalk Sale starts 🛍️ Andersonville | Varies | Varies
- West Town Restaurant Week starts 🍽️ West Town | Varies | Varies
Saturday, March 23
- Eggstravaganza 🐰 West Elston | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | $5
- The Volunteer Fair 👋 Avondale | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free
- Girls Rock! Zine Workshop, Open Mic 📖 Chinatown | 1–3:30 p.m. | Free
- Holi Fest 🌈 South Loop | 5–7 p.m. | Free
- Spring Equinox Fire 🌗 Kenwood | 6–8 p.m. | Pay what you can
- Ritmo del Mar 💃 Shedd Aquarium | 7–11 p.m. | $20 for Chicago residents
- The Moth GrandSLAM 🎙️ Lakeview | 8 p.m. | $48
- Ali Wong 🤣 Chicago Theatre | 5 p.m., 8 p.m. | $100+
- Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show 🪄 Noble Square | 8–9:30 p.m. | $30+
Sunday, March 24
- Shamrock Shuffle ☘️ Grant Park | 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Free to watch
- Yoga 🧘 Willow Springs | 10–11 a.m. | Free
- Find Your Unclaimed Cash 💸 Edgebrook | 1–4 p.m. | Free
- Mom & Son Sneaker Ball 👟 Oak Lawn | 4:30–8 p.m. | $65 for a pair
- Full Moon in Libra 🌕 Rogers Park | 8–9:30 p.m. | $10
Today on City Cast
Counting Mail-in Ballots
Block Club’s Melody Mercado and journalist Natalie Christian-Frazier discuss the uncertain fate of Bring Chicago Home, the city’s denial of protest permits for the Democratic National Convention, and Lollapalooza Chicago’s 20th-anniversary lineup.
While we await the last of these election results, do I start “The Girls on the Bus” on Max? Perhaps.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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