COMMUNE WITH NATURE: Attend the Morton Arboretum's "Green Garden Party," part of the Midwest Gardening Symposium, and get in the blossoming spring spirit. Local chefs will prepare appetizers and drinks using locally grown produce, and eco-friendly home and garden wares will be available for sale. The admission price includes a tour of the Arboretum. 4-6:30PM, $27.
ART OF THE MATTER: The Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates the opening of a new exhibition, "Buckminster Fuller: Starting With the Universe," with a Friday night party. "Dynamic Maxium Celebration" will offer guests a glimpse of the new exhibit, plus food, two drinks, live music by the Josh Berman Trio and a set by DJ Madrid. 6-9PM, $40.
HIP-HOP DON'T STOP: Chicago hip-hop duo The Rich Kiddz will perform with special guest DJ Klutch at Fulton Market hotspot Lumen tonight. Expect fresh club hits mixed with old school dance beats, along with The Rich Kiddz's witty rhyming. 9PM-2AM, complimentary cover before 10:30PM by RSVPing to info@lumen-chicago.com.
