There's plenty to do in and around Chicago this weekend. Here's a look at some of them:
61st annual World of Wheels
WHAT: See five generations of the iconic Batmobile, a tribute to The Great Evel Knievel, and hundreds of classic cars and hot rods at World of Wheels.
WHERE: Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Mar. 8 - Mar. 10
‘007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond’
WHAT: The First-ever 007 exhibition focusing on the science and technology behind the James Bond film franchise.
Local
WHERE: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Dr., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Opens Thursday, March 7 (requires an additional, timed-entry ticket)
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22nd annual Chicago Flamenco Festival
WHAT: The Chicago Flamenco Festival, presented by Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, celebrates the multi-cultural art form of flamenco, featuring performances by flamenco artists from Chicago, across the U.S., and Spain.
WHERE: Three venues: The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago, 31 W. Ohio St., Chicago IL; City Winery ,1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago IL, and S.P.A.C.E., 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, IL
WHEN: Runs through Saturday, March 23
‘The Time Machine: A Tribute To The ’80s’
WHAT: With hits from Prince, Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam, Morris Day and many more, 'The Time Machine: A Tribute To The ’80s' takes you back to a time when the music was eclectic and eccentric – The 1980s!
WHERE: Black Ensemble Theater, 4450 N Clark St., Chicago, IL
WHEN: Runs through Sunday, April 14
‘Alice’ (inspired by the classic tale, Alice in Wonderland)
WHAT: MOMIX, the internationally renowned company known for their unique blend of visually mind-bending illusions, dance, and storytelling, presents, ‘Alice’, a work inspired by Alice in Wonderland.
WHERE: Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Saturday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Disney Princess- The Concert
WHAT: For many little ones, the music of Disney’s princesses has been the soundtrack to their lives. Now, these beloved songs come alive on stage in Disney Princess – The Concert!
WHERE: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL
WHEN: Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.
One of the founders of Buena Vista Social Club
WHAT: Eliades Ochoa is considered one of the most renowned Cuban "soneros" of all time, a notable defender of traditional Cuban music, and one of the best guitarists of his generation.
WHERE: Symphony Center, 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 8, 8 p.m.
Rickie Lee Jones
WHAT: Rickie Lee Jones, musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner, who has been inspiring pop culture for decades.
WHERE: Old Town School of Folk Music,4544 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
WHEN: March 10 and March 11
The Eagles & Steely Dan “Long Goodbye” Tour
WHAT: The Eagles have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, scored six #1 albums, and topped the singles charts five times are touring for the last time
WHERE: United Center, 1901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL
WHEN: Friday, March 8th & Saturday, March 9th
