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TUESDAY
May 18, 2010
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 |
| 6:30 pm | Nickelback.  Nickelback performing live in concert. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601 |
| 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 | Fuerza Bruta: Look Up. The play live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Theater). 312-922-2110 |
| 10:00 pm- 11:30 pm | The Free Improv Show. Come join Brian, Josh, Peyton, James, and Tyler as they use the powers of improvisation to explore, well, anything and everythin… The Playground Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 773-871-3793 |
Retail Events
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | VIPretty Party. Get styled by Roberto Pesce Atelier, enjoy mini makeovers from Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics and catch a preview of the Spring/… Salon Fuga, an Italian Escape. (Retail - Retail Event). 773-880-1280 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Colorado Rockies. MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Picture Book Storytime for Infants & Toddlers. This special storytime will have infants and toddlers under the age of 3 enjoying classic and current picture books. 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Becoming Financially Fit. Becoming Financially Fit is your bootcamp to getting your finances in order. Are you ready to stop worrying and see results? In… Flourish Studios. (Educational - Workshop). 773-281-8140 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Animal Resistant Gardening. Have rabbits, deer and squirrels become growing adversaries to growing anything at all in your beleaguered garden? Hear the lat… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Community - Lecture). 630-206-9566 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| $5 Summer Luvin' Drink Specials. Open for Lunch at 11am daily. Loaded Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays. Dick's $5 Summer Luvin' Deals ($5 select drinks on different… Dick's Last Resort. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-836-7870 |
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