Aziz Ansari: The Parks and Recreation star added Murphy to his coterie of celeb friends (holla Kanye!) after the two met at a Hot Chip show at Terminal 5. Ever since, he’s been beating his drum for the band, most recently joking about the difficulty of scoring presale tickets to Saturday’s gig. We’re guessing his seat number might be “The Stage.”
As warmer weather awaits on the other side of the upcoming weekend, here's a look at activities and events both indoors and outdoors happening this weekend in the Chicago area.
World of Wheels
WHAT: The 62nd annual World of Wheels features hundreds of Classic Cars and Hot Rods on display.
WHERE: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9
Uncorked Wine Festival
WHAT: Uncorked Wine Festival offers samples from over 100 wine and bubblies from around the world, including non-alcoholic beverages.
Local
WHERE: Field Museum 1400 S. DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m.
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
WHAT: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is back in Chicago as part of a coast-to-coast 2025 United States tour in a season celebrating the life and legacy of Artistic Director Emerita Judith Jamison (1943-2024).
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 7 - Sunday, March 9
Broadway in Chicago: 'Beetlejuice'
WHAT: The ghost-with-the-most in "Beetlejuice" is coming back in Chicago by popular demand next week.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Tuesday, March 11 - Sunday, March 16
'Circus Quixote'
WHAT: 'Circus Quixote', based on Miguel de Cervantes’ "Don Quijote of La Mancha," is the first staged production at the newly revamped Lookingglass Theatre Chicago.
WHERE: 163 E. Pearson St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Runs through March 30
Comedian Aziz Ansari
WHAT: Best known for his role on "Parks and Recreation," comedian Aziz Ansari brings his standup routine to Chicago.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thursday, March 6 & Sunday, March 9
Comedian Ari Shaffir
WHAT: Comedian Ari Shaffir brings his Farewell Tour to Chicago.
WHERE: Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg, IL
WHEN: Thursday, March 6 - Sunday, March 9
Concert: Morgan Wade
WHAT: Country singer Morgan Wade brings her Obsessed Tour to Chicago.
WHERE: Salt Shed Chicago, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Sunday, March 9, 8 p.m.
Concert: Dream Theater
WHAT: The 40th anniversary of Dream Theater comes to Chicago.
WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Concert: Disturbed
WHAT: The influential heavy metal band Disturbed celebrates the 25th anniversary of their "The Sickness" album.
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 8t, 6:30 p.m.
