Welcome to the third installment of “Your Month IRL,” Bustle’s monthly roundup of in-person events, from holiday festivities to fun outdoor activities. With the arrival of spring, our team is excited for more opportunities to unplug and enjoy moments offline. If that’s also what you’re looking for, here are some ideas that could make your month more exciting.
—Gabrielle Bondi, Entertainment Editor
Some dates and details to keep in mind, regardless of which city you call home.
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If you missed out on the parades over the past weekend, you can keep the party going by throwing your own Fat Tuesday soirée. Consider serving hurricane cocktails and Cajun-inspired snacks, while tossing some Mardi Gras beads around.
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The weeklong SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, brings together big names and new projects from the worlds of film, TV, music, and media. Expect the star-studded premieres of Ben Affleck’s The Accountant 2, Blake Lively’s Another Simple Favor, and Seth Rogen’s The Studio.
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From Boston to San Diego, millions of people will be wearing the best green outfits to attend a local parade during St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Along with the parades, many local establishments will host everything from family friendly activities to bar crawls.
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While men’s college basketball has dominated March Madness conversations, more eyes will be on the women’s tournament than ever before, since viewership broke a record last year. The games will take place in Birmingham, Spokane, and Tampa.
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After releasing her third album, So Close to What, Tate McRae's kicks off her highly anticipated world tour in Mexico City. Afterward, the pop singer travels through South America and Europe before she returns to North America in August.
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From Los Angeles’ Griffith Observatory to Chicagohenge, the spring equinox brings dazzling opportunities across the country to view the later sunset. If that’s not quite your thing, celebrate the new season with a fun hike.
Over a decade later, a former NBC series is being reborn as a Broadway show. Smash follows the opening night of the show-within-a-show “Bombshell.” It begins previews at the Imperial Theatre on March 11.
—Jake Viswanath, Staff Writer
Even if all you know about tennis comes from Challengers (same!), the Miami Open is the perfect place to celebrate your newfound passion for the sport. This year’s tournament takes place from March 16-30.
—Grace Wehniainen, Staff Writer
On March 29, the Art Institute of Chicago unveils Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris, a new exhibition highlighting the Mexican artist’s first and only time in Europe. It runs through July 13.
— Gabrielle Bondi, Entertainment Editor
For most of the month, The Fifth Avenue Theater is hosting a production of Waitress, the Tony-nominated musical from composer-lyricist Sara Bareilles. I’m always excited for a new rendition of ”She Used To Be Mine,” this time by Kerstin Anderson.
—Brianna Kovan, Deputy Entertainment Editor
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