Jump in Lake Michigan for a good cause: Chicago Polar Plunge
WHAT: The 24th annual Chicago Polar Plunge raises funds to support Special Olympics/Special Children’s Charities
WHERE: North Avenue Beach, 1601 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
WHEN: March 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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P.S.! Watch NBC 5 Traffic Reporter Kye Martin get dropped into the dunk tank not once, but twice early Thursday morning in honor of the Chicago Polar Plunge
Gigantic Trucks: Monster Jam
WHAT: Monster Jam is a motorsports experience where 12,000-pound trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competitions of speed and skill.
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WHERE: Allstate Arena, 1601 N. Jean-Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive
WHEN: March 1 – March 3
Kicking off St. Patrick’s Day season: Trinity Irish Dance Company
WHAT: Chicago’s own internationally-renowned Trinity Irish Dance Company is rooted in tradition yet forward-looking and ever evolving.
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive
WHEN: March 3
MORE: New ‘Flyover' attraction to launch at Navy Pier Friday, offering a unique view of Chicago
Unique Stories: The Chicago Irish Film Festival
WHAT: The Chicago Irish Film Festival shines a light on filmmakers who are passionate about storytelling.
WHERE: Various venues
WHEN: Thru March 10
Dancers Celebrate Sting: ‘Message in a Bottle’
WHAT: ‘Message In A Bottle' is a dance theatre production set to the music of 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist Sting.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Thru March 3
Coming-of-Age-Tale ‘Billy Elliot: the Musical’
WHAT: Originally nominated for 15 Tony Awards and a winner of ten, including Best Musical, ‘Billy Elliot: the Musical’ is set to the music of Elton John
WHERE: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora IL
WHEN: Thru March 24
Extended! ‘The Band’s Visit’
WHAT: Winner of ten Tony Awards, including Best Musical, ‘The Band’s Visit’, is about the unifying power of music.
WHERE: Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe, IL
WHEN: Thru March 24
Get your laugh on: Windy City Comedy Festival
WHAT: Windy City Comedy Festival, featuring Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don "DC" Curry, Special K and Teddy Carpenter.
WHERE: Arie Crown Theater, 2301 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago IL
WHEN: March 1
Neo Soul: Avery*Sunshine
WHAT: Avery*Sunshine is an American singer, songwriter and pianist.
WHERE: City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph Street
WHEN: Thru March 2
Back by Popular Demand: The Texas Tenors
WHAT: The Texas Tenors are a three-time Emmy Award-winning classical crossover, trio vocal group, are celebrating their 15th anniversary on this tour.
WHERE: McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, Fawell and Park Boulevards, Glen Ellyn, IL
WHEN: March 2
