Friday:

White Reaper at Metro

AHOY alumni White Reaper head to Wrigleyville on Friday night for a sold out show at the Metro. Having only played a handful of shows in Chicago since opening for The Black Keys at the inaugural AHOY, we are thrilled to have them back in town. Be sure to get there early, as one of the hottest underground bands going right now, Militarie Gun, plays before them.

Iggy Pop at Salt Shed (sold out) 

Proto-punk legend Iggy Pop stops by The Salt Shed for a sold-out show on Friday night. This marks the former Stooges frontman’s first date in Chicago since he played The Chicago Theater in 2016.

Unicorn World at Navy Pier (Friday-Sunday)

If you are looking for something kid-friendly on a weekend that is usually filled with debauchery and chaos, we recommend Unicorn World at Navy Pier. Per Timeout Chicago, “The three-day event will bring the mythical creatures to life through life-sized, animatronic unicorns plus themed arts and crafts, music, dancing, a gift shop and more. You can also splurge on premium experiences like a bounce house, face painting and professional photos.”

Opening Weekend of Annie at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Annie is now playing downtown at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. Get your tickets now as the show will only be in town until March 19.

Big 10 Tournament at United Center (Friday-Sunday) 

The Big 10 Tournament runs all weekend at the United Center with the championship game taking place Sunday at 2:30.

Saturday: 

Dyeing of the Chicago River

It’s a Chicago tradition like no other. At 10am on Saturday, the Chicago river will be turned green to kick off a week of Irish cheer. Our friends at Timeout Chicago have compiled a list of the best places to watch the river dyeing from, which can be found here.

Chicago St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Columbis Drive will host the city’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebration with bagpipes, drum lines, Irish dancers, and more at the 68th incarnation of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will start at Balbo Drive and Columbus Drive and proceed north, with a viewing stand situated in front of Buckingham Fountain.

MS Sucks: Singing for the Cure featuring Art Alexakis (Everclear), Lucky Boys Confusion, Tom Higgenson of the Plain White T’s, and Josh Caterer of the Smoking Popes at Bottom Lounge

Chicago veterans and 90’s staple Art Alexakis, frontman of the band Everclear, will be gathering for an intimate show at the Bottom Lounge on Saturday night in an effort to raise funds to end MS. Tickets for this event are available here.

New Found Glory at Thalia Hall

Pop punk legends New Found Glory, hot off the heels of their new album, “Make the Most Of It”, will headline a sold-out show at Thalia Hall on Saturday night.

Sunday: 

Northwest Side Irish Parade 

At noon on Sunday, the Northwest Side of Chicago gets to flex their Irish spirit. The parade kicks off at noon in front of William J. Onahan School and goes south on Neola Avenue and north on Northwest Highway to Harlem Avenue.

South Side Irish Parade 

The South Side gets in on the fun on Sunday with their version of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The fun, featuring floats, bagpipes and marching bands moves north on Western Avenue, beginning at 103rd Street and ending at 115th Street. The parade kicks off at 1:00pm.