By Ron Augustine
April is the most unpredictable month of the year in
Chicago. At the beginning of the week you could find yourself at the
beach, getting your first sunburn of the year. By the end of the week you could be caught in the biggest snowstorm of the year. Keeping the seasonal schizophrenia in mind, don't miss out on these Chicago happenings during April.
Baseball
The opening days for both the White Sox and Cubs are in April. There's a good chance you can catch a home game, but you just have to decide on whether you want to go to the north side for the Cubs or the south side for the White Sox. The Cubs' Wrigley Field is more historic, but the Sox are more affordable.
Wrigley Field
1060 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 404-2827
cubs.mlb.com
U.S. Cellular Field
333 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60616-3651
(312) 674-5151
sox.mlb.com
Chicago Improv Festival
Chicago is famous for its renowned improv scene. April is the celebration month. During the Chicago Improv Festival, you can find scores of shows at venues all over the city delivering the most hilarious improvisational comedy routines in the country. After six grueling months of brutal winter, you'll probably need a good laugh by the time the fest rolls around.
Chicago Improv Festival Productions
2936 N. Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60657
Tel: (773) 935-9810
www.chicagoimprovfestival.org
Lincoln Park Zoo
A totally free zoo, and the world's largest at that, Lincoln Park Zoo is one of Chicago's great mainstays. Whether you're an animal lover or just interested in an affordable way to spend your day in the city, this zoo will keep you busy for hours. It's the best free date in the city, too.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742-2000
www.lpzoo.org
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About the Author:
Ron Augustine is a rookie freelance writer and producer who has worked primarily in radio and print media for Chicago Public Radio's Sound Opinions, Relevant Magazine, WMBI Chicago and the Burnside Writers Collective. He graduated Moody College in 2007 with a degree in Communications.
