The Chicago Improv Festival started this week and continues through Sunday. The festival showcases some of the best local, national and international comedic talent with 150 teams performing in 21 venues. Check out chicagoimprovfestival.org for all the info. http://chicagoimprovfestival.org
Speaking of comedy, Chicagoan Jeff Garlin – the funnyman from the tv show The Goldbergs — will be in town Sunday night as he hits the Zanies stage in Old Town. http://www.chicago.zanies.com
The Gene Siskel Film Center and the Foundation for Asian American Independent Media present the 19th Annual Asian-American Showcase. You can view seven films – from documentaries to dramas — through April 17th. (It will be held at the Gene Siskel Film Center on North State Street.)
World renowned violinist Itzak Perlman takes the stage at the Civic Opera House for the first time in his career Sunday at 2 o’clock. He’ll be playing Beethoven, Richard Strauss and more, complete with big screens so you can see him from any seat. http://www.siskelfilmcenter.org
If you or your kids are a fan of the show, The Vampire Diaries, check out the official convention today through Sunday at the Hyatt Regency in Schaumburg. There’ll be special events, prizes and celebrity guests like Ian Somerhalder. http://www.creationent.com/cal/tvd_chicago.html
It’s National Robotics Week starting tomorrow and to celebrate you and the kids can head over to the Museum of Science and Industry for its Robot Block Party! Watch demos of different kinds of robots with special hands-on activities and workshops. http://www.msichicago.org/whats-here/events/national-robotics-week/
April is Chicago Dance Month which means dance performances, master classes and artists hosting behind-the-scenes access into intimate rehearsal settings. The month-long celebration carries into the first week of May which marks National Dance Week. http://seechicagodance.com
And let’s not forget about the Cubbies’ home opener today. The team takes on the Phillies at Wrigley Field for a 1:20 start time.
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