NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter has a rundown of activities in and around Chicago available for residents this weekend.
41st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival
WHAT: The longest running festival of it's kind, the 41st annual Chicago Latino Film Festival showcases 51 feature films and 30 shorts, with the goal of giving a voice to the voiceless.
WHERE: Primarily Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark Street, Chicago IL; Opening/Closing nights- Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL; and a special screening at Instituto Cervantes, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday, April 3 through Monday, April 14
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: The Restless Leg Tour
WHAT: Tiny Fey and Amy Poehler have been touring the country with their sold out comedy tour, including 11 shows at New York's iconic Beacon Theatre last year.
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
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WHEN: Sunday, April 6, 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago: Moulin Rouge
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WHAT: Indulge in the glitz, grandeur and glory of the Tony Award winning musical Moulin Rouge.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Runs through Sunday, April 20
Giordano Dance Chicago
WHAT: Giordano Dance Chicago, now in its 62nd season, presents “SOARING: Life, Light, and Legacy,” a celebration of Nan Giordano and her beloved son.
WHERE: Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago, IL (Millennium Park)
WHEN: Friday, April 4, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 5, 6 p.m.
Robot Block Party
WHAT: Celebrate National Robotics Week at Griffin Museum of Science & Industry's annual Robot Block Party.
WHERE: 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. both days.
Paw Patrol Live!
WHAT: PAW Patrol Live! 'A Mighty Adventure' follows Chase, Marshall, Skye, and the rest of the pack after they save Adventure City using their Mighty Pup Powers.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, April 5: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 6: 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m.
'Putnam County Spelling Bee'
WHAT: The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a musical that sheds light on adolescent pressures to succeed.
WHERE: Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL
WHEN: Runs through Sunday, April 27
Concert: Love the 80s & 90s Tour
WHAT: Take a trip down memory lane with The Jets, Naughty By Nature, and more at Love the 80s & 90s Tour.
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 8 p.m.
Concert: Los Lobos & Los Lonely Boys
WHAT: Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys are on a joint tour called 'The Brotherhood Tour'.
WHERE: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 W. 29th Ave., Gary, IN
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
Concert: Rufus Wainwright
WHAT: Rufus Wainwright, is a New York-born, Montreal-raised singer-songwriter with 11 studio albums, three DVDs, and numerous live albums.
WHERE: Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday, April 3 - Saturday, April 5
Concert: Brooks & Dunn
WHAT: Country duo Brooks & Dunn bring their Neon Moon Tour to Allstate Arena, with special guest David Lee Murphy.
WHERE: 6920 Mannheim Rd., Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Saturday, April 5, 7 p.m.
