February Arts Preview
by Amy Cavanaugh
There aren't enough hours in the day to check out every noteworthy event in Chicago. Check out this quick guide to our five can't-miss picks for February.
Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art
When: February 16-June 10
Where: Smart Museum of Art, 5550 S. Greenwood Ave. Chicago, IL
Why: Public projects and art all about our favorite thing—eating
More: smartmuseum.uchicago.edu
The Joffrey Ballet's On the Threshold
When: February 15-26
Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway Chicago, IL
Why: Three performances, including the U.S. premiere of Wayne McGregor's Infra
More: joffrey.org/threshold
Chicago Works: Laura Letinsky
When: February 7-April 17
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 East Chicago Ave. Chicago, IL
Why: The second installment of the Chicago Works series features unique still life
More: mcachicago.org
Chicago Shakespeare Theater's A Midsummer Night's Dream
When: February 7 – April 8
Where: Chicago Shakespeare's Courtyard Theater, 800 East Grand Ave. Chicago, IL
Why: It's the most magical of Shakespeare's works
More: chicagoshakes.com
Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe
When: Through April 8
Where: Block Museum of Art, 40 Arts Circle Drive Evanston, IL
Why: An interesting history lesson for science buffs
