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SATURDAY
August 7, 2010

Headliners

2:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
6:00 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

9:00 am-
1:00 pm		Photography Exhibition.
From beginning photographers to the seasoned professionals the members of the Mayslake Nature Study & Photography Club travel al… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 630-206-9567
10:00 am-
5:30 pm		Dan Gamble "Phenomena" New Paintings.
Gamble's newest works describe "phenomena" existing between opposing conditions: abstraction vs. figuration, order vs. chaos, sp… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900
11:00 amLollapalooza.
A three day, eight stage music festival. WLUW will broadcast live from the Free Yr Radio Broadcast Stage located just north of… Grant Park. (Arts - Concerts). 312-742-7648
1:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Cosi fan tutte.
Classical Concert. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 847-266-5100
2:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
2:00 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
2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under!. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
2:00 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
4:00 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
5:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
5:00 pmSaints & 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
5:00 pm-
10:00 pm		Art on Track.
Art on Track, the world's largest mobile art exhibit invites passengers aboard an eight-car CTA train set to circle the Chicago… CTA. (Arts - Art Exhibit).
6:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
6:00 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
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 pmBoDeans.
Performing Live. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100
7:00 pmJonas Brothers & Demi Lovato.
Performing Live. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 708-614-1616
7:30 pmGarfunkel & Oates.
Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 773-472-3492
7:30 pmElgin Symphony Orchestra - The Music Of Led Zeppelin.
Classical Concert Tribute. Toyota Park. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony).
8:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
8:00 pmLate 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 pmMelissa Etheridge.
Melissa Etheridge performing live. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363
8:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
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 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
8:00 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
8:00 pmNothing But The Blues.
Blues performance. Black Ensemble Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-769-4451
10:00 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
10:00 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
10:00 pmThe National.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
10:30 pmGarfunkel & Oates.
Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 773-472-3492
11:00 pmThe Black Keys.
Performing Live. Smart Bar. (Arts - Concerts). 773-549 0203
 Spoken Word.
The story of Cruz Montoya, a rock star on the West Coast poetry circuit, where audiences from San Diego to Seattle gather to hea… Facets Cinematheque. (Performance - Movies). 773-2814114.
 Navy Rock Band "Horizon".
Active duty Navy musicians perform modern hits as well as classic rock favorites. Garfield Park Conservatory. (Arts - Concerts). 312-746-5100

Sports

12:00 pmChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
12:05 pmNavy Week.
Vice Admiral and lifelong Cubs fan Peter Daly of Chicago will throw out first pitch. Wrigley Field. (Sports). 312-831-CUBS
2:00 pmChicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx (WOMEN).
Women's National Basketball Association Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601

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 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
10:00 amPinocchio.
The story of the wooden boy that becomes a real live boy. Marriott Theatre. (Kid's Theater). 847-634-0200
11:00 amKid'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
1:00 pmKid'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 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
1:00 pm-
5:00 pm		Eating with Pictures Charity Cookout.
Challengers will be grilling hamburgers, veggie burgers and hot dogs and selling them for $1 each as well as offering chips and… Challengers Comics + Conversation. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 773-278-0155
3:00 pm-
6:30 pm		Meditation for Beginners.
Introduction into a variety of playful meditative exercises offered at the IMU by the Lifesurfing Instructors. You will have tim… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Educational - Workshop). 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
 CowaLUNGa 2010 Bike Tour.
A three-day bike tour starting at the Gurnee Mills Shopping Mall and travels into Wisconsin with overnight stops in William's Ba… Gurnee Mills. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-628-0212

Health & Fitness

1:00 pmCheer 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

Dining Specials

2:00 pmDinner on Dietzler Farms.
Bus transportation from Chicago to Elkhorn, Wisconsin, a tour of the farm and a five-course feast prepared with farm-fresh ingre… One SixtyBlue. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-850-0303

Nightlife

7:30 pmThunder From Down Under.
Male strip dancers. Joes Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme).
7:30 pmThunder From Down Under.
The Australian male revue. Joe's Sports Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 312-337-3486
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
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
10:00 pmThunder From Down Under.
Male strip dancers. Joes Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme).
10:00 pmThunder From Down Under.
The Australian male revue. Joe's Sports Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 312-337-3486
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