Searching for what to do next weekend in Chicago? Below are the top things to do in Chicago next weekend (April 11-13, 2025) including the best events and activities.
(You can find the best things to do this weekend here.)
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Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the best next weekend events in Chicago:
C2E2: Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – April 11-13, 2025
PlayFrom the Upper Deck Inside Wrigley Field – April 11-12, 2025
CSO x The Joffrey Ballet – April 10-13, 2025
Chicago Tea Festival at the Copernicus Center – April 12-13, 2025 – An annual event that celebrates the world of tea and brings together tea lovers and enthusiasts.
Chicago Palestine Film Festival – April 12–26, 2025
Chicago Latino Film Festival – April 3-14, 2025
Midway Chamber of Commerce Restaurant Week – April 4-13, 2025
Asian Pop-Up Cinema – Through April 13, 2025
Candlelight Concert: The Best of Frank Sinatra & Nat King Cole – Friday, April 11, 2025, 6:30pm
Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party – Friday, April 11, 2025, 8pm
Candlelight Concert: Legends of R&B – Friday, April 11, 2025, 8:45pm
Sox Crawl Whiskey-Que at Rate Field (21+) – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11:30am-1:40pm – Pre-game crawl inside the stadium, presented by Jack Daniel’s.
Taylor Swift Bar Crawl: Eras, Ex’s and Everything Taylor (Wrigleyville) – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 12-6pm
Godfrey Wine Fest – Wine Tasting at I|O Godfrey Rooftop (Ages 21+) – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 1-5pm
Meet IRL x Trash People: Singles Earth Month Clean Up & Social – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 10:30am-12:30pm – Earth Month clean up & social for singles.
Boozin’ Bunny Bar Hop (Northalsted) (21+) – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 1pm – Bar crawl through Northalsted with a pink dress code.
Chicago Fire FC vs. Inter Miami CF at Soldier Field – Sunday, April 13, 2025
3:30pm – See the famous soccer star Lionel Messi in action.
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen and More – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 6:30pm
Candlelight Concert: The Best of Hans Zimmer – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 8:45pm
More Next Weekend Events in Chicago
Below are the more weekend events taking place next weekend in Chicago:
Handmade Market (at the Empty Bottle) – Saturday, April 12, 2025, noon-4pm
The Newport Peekeasy: Burlesque and Variety Show – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:00–8:30pm – Combination of burlesque, belly dance, drag and other live dance performances.
Easter Egg Hunt at Gallagher Way – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11am-2pm | FREE
MCA Family Day | It’s Alive! – Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11am-3pm | FREE – Enjoy free admission and interactive events that redefine the way that children and families explore and create art together.
Hyde Park Handmade Artisan Bazaar at the Promontory – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 11am-3pm – Monthly showcase of south side Chicago craft, fashion and food makers.
Earth Day Resource Fair at Dvorak (Anton) Park – Saturday, April 12, 2025, noon-3pm | FREE – Visit tables from various environmental organizations, gardening, recycling, forest preserves, water/ energy conservation, native plants/animals, plus sign up for park clean-up, etc.
J Balvin at United Center – Sunday, April 13, 2025, 8pm
The Listeners at Lyric Opera of Chicago -Through April 11, 2025
La Bohème at Lyric Opera – Through April 12, 2025
More Things to Do in Chicago Next Weekend
In addition to the weekend events listed above, below are more of the best things to do in Chicago next weekend:
The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case
Step into the heart of a high-stakes trial with The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case. In this live theater show, the audience becomes part of the show. As a member of the jury, you’ll analyze witness testimonies, cross-examinations, and forensic evidence in your search for the truth and ultimately decide: guilty or innocent.
When: Every Sunday from April 13-June 8, 2025
Where: Chopin Theatre, 1543 West Division Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Cost: Prices start at $46 per person. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at The Studebaker Theater
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody at The Studebaker Theater is a limited time burlesque parody show which drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque with a unique blend of seduction and sci-fi.
When: April 11-May 4, 2025
Where: The Studebaker Theater, 410 South Michigan Avenue Fine Arts Building, Chicago, 60605, IL 60642
Cost: Prices start at $54 per person. Click here for full prices and to purchase tickets in advance.
Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds at Art Institute of Chicago
Through July 13, 2025, check out the first exhibition of Frida Kahlo’s work organized by the Art Institute of Chicago. The Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds exhibition focuses on a pivotal period in 1939 when Kahlo resided at the Paris home of Mary Reynolds, an American avant-garde bookbinder, whose home was a hub for the city’s artistic community.
Cost: Price varies. There are discounts for Chicago and Illinois residents. Click here to buy a skip the line ticket if you want to avoid long lines.
Take an Architecture River Cruise
Chicago has amazing architecture and the best way to enjoy it is joining an architecture river cruise.
Look for Street Art
See Chicago’s many murals by joining a street art tour.
Take a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop
Grab some spray paint and unleash your inner street artist at a Spray Paint ‘n’ Sip Urban Art Workshop. This interactive spray paint workshop will teach you the ins and outs of working with spray paint and other elements of graffiti and street art as you create your own painted mural.
Where: Studio W.I.P. – Uptown, 1047 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Cost: $40 per person for adults. Click here to purchase tickets.
Watch a Drunk Shakespeare Play
Join The Drunk Shakespeare Society for an unforgettable evening of Shakespearean revelry. Set within a speakeasy, five actors attempt to perform a Shakespearean play after one of them downs multiple shots of various alcohols. Every show is different depending on who is drinking and what they’re drinking. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
Where: The Lounge At The Lion, 182 North Wabash Avenue
Cost: Prices start at $29 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Colors in Bloom at the Color Factory
Through May 12, 2025, immerse yourself in joy, color, and spring in limited-time Colors in Bloom confetti installation at the Color Factory. Stroll through larger-than-life tulips and participate in their scavenger hunt to win a reward.
Spring Flower Show at the Garfield Park Conservatory
See the annual Spring Flower Show, “Rooted in Mystery” at the Garfield Park Conservatory, which explores the different types of roots and the cool stuff they do plus a marvelous display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 different varieties of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Spring Flower Show at the Lincoln Park Conservatory
See the annual Spring Flower Show, “Spectrum of Spring” at the free Lincoln Park Conservatory which highlights the color families of plants and flowers and offers a unique design and color scheme.
As you can see there are many things to do in Chicago next weekend. If you are looking for things to do during the week, here are more things to do in Chicago in April.
