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August 14, 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

Festivals

11:00 am-
10:30 pm		Chicago Tribune Rockin' on the River Ribfest.
Performances include Good Charlotte, Chris Cagle, and favorite local acts. Rockin' on the River Ribfest features 12 national aw… Chicago Tribune Freedom Center. (Festivals).
11:30 am-
9:30 pm		55th Annual Ginza Festival.
A Japanese cultural festival. Japanese cultural exhibits, Taiko drumming, Japanese classical and folk dances, and martial arts… Midwest Buddhist Temple. (Festival - Cultural). 312-943-7801
1:00 pm-
4:00 pm		We R Hip-Hop Festival.
Youth lead out door Hip-Hop Festival showcasing local talent, live art, children's games and activities. El Zocalo Plaza. (Festivals).

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
9:00 am-
1:00 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
9:00 am-
1:00 pm		Photo Exhibit.
A day filled with activities for the whole family, both inside and out. Archery, fishing, games, free roaming of Mayslake Hall,… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 630-206-9566
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
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
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 pmHot Mikado.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
6:00 pmCirque Shanghai.
Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
6:00 pmHanson.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
6:00 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
7:00 pmJohn Mayer.
Performing Live. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 708-614-1616
7:30 pmRob Riggle.
Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 773-472-3492
7:30 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Annie Get Your Gun.
Classical Concert. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 847-266-5100
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 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 pmJimmy Buffett.
Performing Live. Toyota Park. (Arts - Concerts).
8:00 pmNothing But The Blues.
Blues performance. Black Ensemble Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-769-4451
8:00 pmEspinoza Paz.
Performing Live. Aragon Ballroom. (Arts - Concerts). 773-
8:30 pmHot Mikado.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
10:00 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
10:30 pmRob Riggle.
Performing Live. Lakeshore Theater. (Performance - Comedic). 773-472-3492

Sports

6:00 pmChicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers.
MLB Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-831-1769
7:00 pmChicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream (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
8:00 amPTRO Family Picnic & Bags Tournament.
Whether you decide to play solo or grab a friend as a teammate, be ready to enjoy a fun filled day in the sun with lots of delic… Arlington Heights Bags Tournament. (Community). 847-829-4533
10:30 am-
12:30 pm		Bollywood Dance Classes!.
Dance to joyful Bollywood and Bhangra music in an on-the-fly format! No previous Bollywood experience necessary. Wear sneakers… Dance SPA. (Educational - Class). 650-380-6270
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
2:00 pm-
6:00 pm		FIJI Water Urban Hunt.
The FIJI Water Urban Hunt is a one-of-a-kind, cutting-edge social media scavenger hunt where motivated teams will have to run, w… SushiSamba Rio. (Community). 312-970-0659
 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

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

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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