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FRIDAY
June 18, 2010

Headliners

2:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
8:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:30 pm		Martina Nehrling.
"What the Walls Heard" New Paintings. Artist Reception: Friday, June 4th, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900
2:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
7:00 pmBlue 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
7:00 pmTBS' Very Funny Festival Presents The Adam Carolla Podcast.
Comedy show. Park West. (Performance - Comedic). 312-929-5959
7:30 pmFuerza Bruta: Look Up.
The play live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Theater). 312-922-2110
7:30 pmLittle Shop of Horrors.
Success comes fast for the Skid Row florist until people around him start to disappear, creating a struggle between fame and the… La Costa Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 773-273-6294
7:30 pmPatty Griffin.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
8:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
8:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
8:00 pmPut the Nuns in Charge!.
In this sequel to the hit comedy, Late Nite Catechism, Sister is back in the classroom taking on everything from cell phones to… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 312-988-9000
8:00 pmBilly 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-
9:30 pm		T'Keyah Crystal Keymah Salutes Gospel's Orignal Diva!.
Spotlights the multi-talented Chicago native and celebrates Black Music Month, and the roots of gospel music and answers the que… Christian Tabernacle Church. (Arts - Concerts). 773-548-2500
8:00 pmJackie Mason.
Performing Live. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-977-1700
8:00 pmBernard Haitink.
Classical concert. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 312-294-3333
8:00 pmCedric The Entertainer.
Performing Live. Chicago Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-462-6363
8:00 pmFareed Haque Group.
Performing Live. The Cubby Bear. (Arts - Concerts). 773-327-1662
8:00 pmDave Brubeck.
Performing Live. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100
8:22 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
8:30 pmSugar.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
9:30 pmTBS' Very Funny Festival Presents The Adam Carolla Podcast.
Comedy show. Park West. (Performance - Comedic). 312-929-5959
10:00 pmFuerza Bruta: Look Up.
The play live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Theater). 312-922-2110
 TBS' Very Funny Festival Just For Laughs Chicago: Leon Black.
Performing Live. Park West. (Performance - Comedic). 312-929-5959

Sports

8:00 amThe Chicago Fire World Cup Watch Party.
Soccer fans won't want to miss the chance to watch and cheer with the Chicago Fire as the USA takes on Slovenia in the World Cup… Harry Caray's Tavern. (Sports - Soccer). 312-527-9700

For Children

8:00 am-
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
10:00 amStudio 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 pmStudio 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
8:00 pmJam Session.
Drumming, Vocal Improv, Music, Dancing. Join us for a fun night of rejoicing life! Please bring your voice and/or any musical… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Community). 773-262-1468
 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

Nightlife

8:00 pmBye 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
8:00 pmThunder From Down Under.
Male strip dancers. Joes Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme).
9:00 pm-
10:30 pm		Travis Tack.
Improv and sketch performers from around Chicago put on a free show in Wicker Park. New and old groups stop by to test out mate… Crocodile. (Nightlife - Comedy).
10:00 pmBye 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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