Chicago hosts diverse theatrical and musical events this week

Chicago has a variety of events happening from March 20 to March 26 that cater to different interests. Theater enthusiasts can enjoy productions like “Sunny Afternoon,” based on the Kinks' story, at Chicago Shakespeare Theater. It runs from March 21 to April 27. Tickets cost between $44 and $125. Another option is “Titanique,” a musical comedy that takes a humorous look at the film "Titanic." This show opens on March 25 at Broadway Playhouse. For those interested in drama, Lisa Dillman's “No Such Thing” explores a middle-aged screenwriter's struggles starting March 22 at Rivendell Theatre. Tickets are $39. Trap Door Theatre is also offering a revival of Brecht’s “Mother Courage and Her Children” from March 20 to 29. Magic fans can see illusionist Xavier Mortimer from March 21 to 23 at CIBC Theatre, with tickets priced from $40 to $115. Also, comedy lovers can catch “Off Book: The Improvised Musical” on March 20 at Park West. Dance lovers have the Dance Center Stage festival at Ruth Page, featuring various Chicago performers on March 21 and 22, tickets are $25. Additionally, Wondrous Strange presents “Briefly Breathless” on March 21 and 22 at Steppenwolf Theater. In music, FKA twigs will perform on March 26 at The Salt Shed, with tickets starting at $85. There’s also a Bach concert on March 21 at St. Vincent de Paul Church, featuring several of Bach’s works, and tickets are $30 to $45. For museum visitors, “Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures” is showing at DePaul Art Museum, exploring themes of identity. “Native Pop!” at Newberry Library highlights Indigenous contributions to popular culture, both exhibitions have free admission. Families can attend spring plays at Filament Theatre, with “Heart Strings” starting March 22. The Holi Festival of Colors, a celebration welcoming spring, will be held at Navy Pier on March 22 from 1 to 5 p.m., and admission is free.