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August 8, 2010

The Arts

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 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
1:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: The Marriage of Figaro.
Classical Concert. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 847-266-5100
2:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
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
3:00 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
3:00 pmSunday School Cinema.
Comedy Play. Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-988-9000
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
6:30 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
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
7:30 pmBrooks & Dunn.
Performing Live. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 708-614-1616
10:00 pmPhoenix.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
 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.

Sports

1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
2:10 pmJoliet Jackhammers vs. Schaumburg Flyers.
Northern League Baseball Game. Navy Day. Rear Admiral Kenneth Carodine will throw out the first pitch and the TSC (Training S… Silver Cross Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 815-726-2255
7:30 pmChicago Fire vs. Red Bull New York.
MLS Game. Vice Admiral Peter Daly will conduct the coin toss and the "Hero of the Match" will be honored at the game. Rock Band… Toyota Park. (Sports - Soccer). 888-MLS-FIRE
7:30 pmChicago Fire vs. New York Red Bulls.
Major League Soccer Game. Toyota Park. (Sports - Soccer).

For Children

10:00 amPinocchio.
The story of the wooden boy that becomes a real live boy. Marriott Theatre. (Kid's Theater). 847-634-0200

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
 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

Dining Specials

10:00 amHouse Of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Dine and enjoy a gospel performance. House of Blues Chicago. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-923-2000
12:30 pmHouse Of Blues Gospel Brunch.
Dine and enjoy a gospel performance. House of Blues Chicago. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-923-2000

Nightlife

10:00 pm-
4:00 am		Carnal.
Come, get lost in the seductive lure of Carnal. Find yourself charmed and enchanted with the hypnotic visual stimulation by The… Neo. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 773-528-2622
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