Blue Skies Ahead: Shedd Aquarium, Live Jazz and Board Games

Take advantage of the last few weeks leading up to Easter break and finals by getting outside and exploring the city. 

Enjoy the spring weather with a trip to the Green City Market in Lincoln Park or grow your board game collection with a trip to the Athena Board Game Cafe. 

Green City Market: Every Saturday in April 

Lincoln Park’s Green City Market is back for spring 2025 and will operate every Saturday in April from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Less than a mile from the Clark/Division Red Line station, this farmers market, located at 1817 N. Clark St., sells locally grown food and hosts community programs.

Shedd Aquarium Free for Students: April 15

With student identification as proof of Illinois residency, Loyola students can marvel at the beauty of aquatic life at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium April 15 — one of four free days for students in the month of April. Arrive between 5 and 9 p.m. to enjoy the benefits of free admission.

Board Games Benefitting Felines and Canines: April 12

Over time, the staff of Athena Board Game Cafe has collected board games they plan to sell April 12. The money made from the sale will benefit local animal shelter Felines and Canines. More information can be found on their website.

Asian Pop Up Cinema: Until April 13

Just off of the North/Clybourn Red Line stop, the AMC located at 1500 N. Clybourn Ave. will screen the majority of the films the 19th Asian Pop-Up Cinema is showcasing in their final weekend of screening ending April 13. 

Chicago Language Symposium: DePaul, April 12

Does Artificial Intelligence impact world language education? World language educators and researchers will flock to DePaul University’s Lincoln Park campus April 12 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to present their innovative ideas for the future of world language education in the age of AI.

Live Jazz with the Simon Ciaccio Trio: April 10
The Simon Ciaccio Trio recently began playing at About Last Knife, located inside Arlo Chicago at 168 N. Michigan Ave. A free 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 10 showtime is available for those looking for dinner and a show to cap off a Thursday night.