If this weekend seems like kind of a blur to you, maybe it’s because of all the 4/20-themed events packed full with a heady assemblage of weed-filled delights. But even if you’re not “on the pot,” you can still find plenty to enjoy this weekend including an Easter brunch crawl, a holiday improv show, and the chance to show off your badass golf skills at Soldier Field. Here’s everything you need to do in Chicago this weekend.
Hear from your wise (cracking) elders during Iliza’s Elder Millennial Tour
Friday, April 19
Chicago Theatre
Rising comic/Netflix star Iliza Shlesinger waxes comedic on life at age 35 during this must-attend comedy set for anyone not quite sure how to navigate modern life.
Cost: $35-$45
Get schooled in all things cannabis at Yes We Cann: 420 Edition
Friday, April 19 - Saturday, April 20
Emporium Logan Square & Wicker Park
Emporium and Modern Cannabis are teaming up for two weed-filled days including a pop-up CBD dinner with CBD cocktail bar, Chicago’s first-ever cannabis market, and a CBD food truck at the Logan Square location Friday, followed by a live set from Grateful Dead tribute band Terrapin Flyer Saturday at the Wicker Park location.
Cost: No cover
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Stalk your idols at Heroes & Villains Fan Fest
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Another weekend, another fantasy-themed convention. This one is a twofer, as the Heroes & Villains Fan Fest joins forces with the darker Walker Stalker Con for three days and nights of cosplay, panels and themed photo ops plus archery and bungee jumping.
Cost: $30-$50 per day for both fests; 2-day pass $79; 3-day pass $104 (photo ops extra)
Knock out an upper decker at Upper Deck Golf Chicago
Friday, April 19 - Sunday, April 21
Soldier Field
Never hit golf balls from the top deck of Soldier Field? Then you’ve obviously never been to this driving range-styled stadium event with custom greens on the field, food/drink, and “golf challenges.” Might want to bone up on some Happy Gilmore beforehand.
Cost: $85 per session/tee time
Get after all the deliciousness on an Easter brunch crawl
Saturday, April 20
Various River North locations
What’s better than one Easter brunch? How about eight Easter brunches? (Or at least food and drink bites from eight River North locations during Brunch Bites.) The best part? It takes place the day before Easter, so you can follow your Easter brunch with -- you know -- Easter brunch.
Cost: $40 (includes a food and drink sample from each location)
Celebrate the high holiday of 4/20 at Waldos Forever Fest
Saturday, April 20
W. Argyle St. & N. Clark St.
Happy 4/20, Chicago! Celebrate the high holiday (pun intended) with this cannabis-themed party featuring live music from acts including Big Freedia and White Mystery, live comedy, DJ sets, drag performances, and munchies from local food trucks outside Andersonville’s Dispensary 33.
Cost: Free
Rock out to ‘80s jams as you hunt for Easter eggs at Bunny Rock
Saturday, April 20
Montrose Harbor
For something different this Easter weekend instead of another boring brunch, race around Montrose Harbor gathering eggs while ‘80s music soundtracks your scavenging. Maybe hit a boring brunch after.
Cost: $35-$50
Rock (quietly) at the Sound of Silent Film Festival
Saturday, April 20
Davis Theater
Listen to newly composed scores performed live to modern silent films from around the world, with a meticulously rehearsed main show following by a second more experimental set.
Cost: $15-$35
Put your ear to the underground at Empty Bottle’s Chicago Record Label Fair
Saturday, April 20
Empty Bottle
Hear what sounds local indie record labels have churning out in the underground as you scour Empty Bottle for rare LPs, singles, tapes, and CDs you won’t hear anywhere near the radio dial.
Cost: Free
Get weird on Easter at Jimmy Buffet’s Big Ol’ Easter Sunday Silver Screen Luau
Sunday, April 21
Annoyance Theatre
Catch improv actors portraying folks like Jimmy Buffet and Matthew McConaughey in a show that melds theatrical comedy with film shorts at this bizarre tropical/Easter-themed one-night-only performance. Sure beats church.
Cost: $8 (add $29 for dinner package)
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