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SATURDAY
May 15, 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Peter Pan.  The musical. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under!. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:30 pm | Into The Woods. The Musical. Theatre Building Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-327-5252 |
| 3:00 pm | Bamboozle. Performing Live. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island. (Arts - Concerts). 312-540-2667 |
| 4:00 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 |
| 5:00 pm | Saints & Sinners!. Meet Mother Superior, her ruler is quick, her aim is right-on. She wants to know who in the audience is a saint and who are the… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 312-988-9000 |
| 6:00 pm | Comedysportz. Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 6:00 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 |
| 7:00 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Fuerza Bruta: Look Up. The play live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Theater). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Josh Ritter. Performing Live. The Vic Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-472-0449 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Comedysportz. Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 8:00 pm | Into The Woods. The Musical. Theatre Building Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-327-5252 |
| 8:00 pm | Colin Hay. Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 773-472-3492 |
| 8:00 pm | Feast. Live on stage. Athenaeum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-935-6860 |
| 8:00 pm | Mo'nique. Performing Live. Arie Crown Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-791-6190 |
| 8:00 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 |
| 10:00 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 |
| 10:00 pm | Comedysportz. Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 10:00 pm | Fuerza Bruta: Look Up. The play live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Theater). 312-922-2110 |
| 10:00 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 |
Sports
| 12:00 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Rush vs. Iowa Barnstormers. Arena Football Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Arena Football). 847-882-9400 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 12:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 am | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories. Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 847-559-1999 |
| 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Storytime at Azizi for Kids!. Join us for Storytime Hour featuring selections from our diverse Children's Books category. Children of all ages are welcome. Azizi Books. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 708-283-9850 |
| 11:00 am | Children's Book Week Event. Amy Krouse Rosenthal, author of The Wonder Book, and Matt Cordell, illustrator of Justin Case: School, Drool, and Other Daily Di… The Book Stall. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 847-446-8880 |
| 1:00 pm | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories. Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 847-559-1999 |
| 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 |
Business
| 10:00 am | The Experience Now. An elaborate weekend of networking with phenomenal women, who will be building friendships, learning to live an authentic life,… Club Quarters Central Loop. (Business - Conference). 312-214-6400 |
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 |
| 9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Climate Cycle Solar Schools Ride. Proceeds from the lakefront bicycle ride will be used to install solar energy systems on Chicago-area schools. Cyclists of all… DuSable Harbor at Grant Park. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Health & Fitness
| 1:00 pm | Cheer Fitness: A Cheerleading/Dance Fusion Aerobics Class. Burn fat, melt inches, and tone your body while learning exciting cheer and dance choreography. 5-week progressive class beginn… Studio L'amour. (Health & Fitness). 773-875-8478 |
Nightlife
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Single Mingle Show: Chicago's Only Live Dating Game. Think MTV's "Singled Out" meets "The Dating Game" and you're just about there. SpyBar. (Nightlife - Singles). 734-731-0024 |
| 8:00 pm | Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play. Outrageous interactive comedy revolving around the joys and pitfalls of boozing in the windy city. Yep, it's just as fun as it… Pub Theater at Fizz Bar. (Nightlife - Comedy). 773-904-8777 |
| 10:00 pm | Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play. Outrageous interactive comedy revolving around the joys and pitfalls of boozing in the windy city. Yep, it's just as fun as it… Pub Theater at Fizz Bar. (Nightlife - Comedy). 773-904-8777 |
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