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THURSDAY
May 13, 2010
Festivals
| Stages, Sights & Sounds. Stages, Sights & Sounds presented by the Chicago Humanities Festival, offers more than 50 performances for families with childre… Chicago Metro Area. (Festivals). 312-494-9509 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Zg MMX Spring Group Show. Artists Molly Briggs, Ben Butler, Amy Casey, Bill Frederick, Dan Gamble, Steve Hough, Regin Igloria, Gregory Jacobsen, Anna Joel… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 2:00 pm | Blue Man Group.  Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000 |
| 5:30 pm | Jordin Sparks. Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000 |
| 7:00 pm | Martin Lawrence' 1st Amendment. Sandra Bernhard kicks off a 4-day, 30-comedian extravaganza. Hosted by Sheryl Underwood and Deon Cole - Guest Host. Come check… Chicago Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-462-6363 |
| 7:30 pm | Billy Elliot The Musical. Based on the internationally popular movie, this is the story of a boy following his heart and making his dreams come true. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1710 |
| 7:30 pm | Susan Werner. Performing Live. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Arts - Concerts). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Sklar Brothers. Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 773-472-3492 |
| 8:00 pm | Late Night Catechism. A religious comedy from playwrights Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan which features a nun played by Donovan explaining Catholicis… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 773-348-4000 |
| 8:00 pm | Feast. Live on stage. Athenaeum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-935-6860 |
| 8:00 pm | A-ha. Performing Live. Riviera Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 773-275-6800 |
| 9:00 pm | Martin Lawrence' 1st Amendment. Sandra Bernhard kicks off a 4-day, 30-comedian extravaganza. Hosted by Sheryl Underwood and Deon Cole - Guest Host. Come check… Chicago Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-462-6363 |
| Sins in the City Exhibit. Sins in the City will feature a variety of artists who help explain why and how our visual cues change throughout the course of… Betty Dare Art Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-436-0071 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 10:00 am | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal Lake Storytime. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime Thursday. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663 |
| 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Open Play Days. Corner Playroom is a Parent/Caregiver supervised indoor play place for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. My Corner Playroom. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121 |
| 1:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 5:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
Community
| 6:00 am- 7:30 am | Silent Sitting. The thoughts and feelings that might arise during the silent sitting are simply to be allowed to pass by without engaging oursel… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Community - Self Help). 773-262-1468 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Chicago Food Planet Tours. Chicago Food Planet specializes in Food Tours through Chicago's most historic, delicious neighborhoods. Suitable for all age gro… Chicago Food Planet Tours. (Educational - Walking Tour). 212-209-3370 |
| 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm | The Poetry of Illumination: Poetry Reading. Bhikshuni Weisbrot will be reading and discussing the poetry of artist, musician, poet, and spiritual visionary Sri Chinmoy duri… Victory's Banner Bookstore. (Community - Book Club/Book Talk). 773-263-0541 |
| Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven features a kaleidoscope of butterflies with 75 species from around the world. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| River Works. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they support plants, animals, and humans. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Mysteries of the Marsh. Explore the variety of local wetlands and the creatures that live there and find out why these increasingly scarce species are s… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Wilderness Walk. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna, and dune complete with tru… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Hands-on Habitat. Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists (ages 3 - 7) to explore the secret world of animal homes. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| The Extreme Green House. The Extreme Green House explains how our homes are linked to nature and offers recycling tips.. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab. A detailed look at our native wetlands and their residents. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
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