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Ramadan

August 12, 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

9:00 am-
3:00 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
9:00 am-
3:00 pm
Photo Exhibit.
Photo Exhibit By members of the Mayslake Nature Study & Photography Clu. Come and enjoy this wonderful photo exhibit of nature… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 630-206-9566
10:00 am-
2:00 pm
6th Annual National Self-Portrait Exhibition.
Our guest juror will select 40 works for the gallery exhibition and 100 works will be selected for a permanent online exhibition… 33 Collective Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 708-837-4534
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
12:00 pm-
2:00 pm
Navy Rock Band "Horizon".
Active duty Navy musicians perform modern hits as well as classic rock favorites. AON Center. (Arts - Concerts).
1:30 pmHot Mikado.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
2:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
7:30 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
7:30 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 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 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
8:00 pmHot Mikado.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
9:30 pmJamey Johnson.
Performing Live. Joe's Sports Bar. (Arts - Concerts). 312-337-3486
 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

7:00 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

For Children

10:00 amStorytime.
This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610
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
10:30 amCrystal Lake Storytime.
This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302
11:00 amStorytime Thursday.
Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663
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 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
5:00 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
 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
 It's Magical Science Week.
We are learning to describe past and future events in Spanish, French, Italian, German and Chinese through kid friendly activiti… Language Stars Naperville Center. (Educational - Class). 630-357-3700

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

6:00 pmRobie House After Hours.
Gather with friends as the Robie House comes to life after hours. Wander the celebrated spaces of Wright's renowned masterpiece… Wright's Robie House. (Nightlife - Parties).
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
After Hours at Oriental Institute.
Gather with friends as Oriental Institute comes to life after hours. Explore this archaeological masterpiec with cocktails and h… Oriental Institute. (Nightlife - Parties). 773-702-9514
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