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FRIDAY
August 20, 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-
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
7:00 pmSlayer & Megadeth.
Performing Live. UIC Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 312-413-5700
7:00 pmStone Temple Pilots.
Performing Live. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island. (Arts - Concerts). 312-540-2667
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 pmShrek.
The musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
8:00 pmSound Tribe Sector 9.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
8:00 pmTech N9ne.
Performing Live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000
8:22 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
8:30 pmHot Mikado.
The musical comedy. Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
9:00 pmTokyo Police Club.
Performing Live. Smart Bar. (Arts - Concerts). 773-549 0203
 The International Bedlam Society Church Variety Show.
It's bigger! It's better! It's crazier! More spectacle, more insanity, more pies! It's the Won't Go Quietly, Impropriety, Lack… The Chicago Art Department. (Performance). 312-725-4223

Sports

1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves.
MLB Baseball Game. Times to be announced. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
7:30 pmChicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun (WOMEN).
Women's National Basketball Association Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601

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

Business

12:00 pm-
8:00 pm		Wizard World Chicago Comic Con.
Thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, anime, m… Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 212-765-5700

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

Health & Fitness

7:30 amOutdoor Zumba Fitness Class with Propel.
Satisfy Your Body with Propel's Outdoor Zumba Fitness Class. Pioneer Court. (Health & Fitness).

Miscellaneous

9:00 am-
9:00 am		Mayslake Sleepover.
Mother (or other female adult) & daughter. Spend 24-hours at Mayslake enjoying activities as diverse as cooking, an outdoor scu… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Miscellaneous). 630-206-9566

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).
8:00 pmThunder From Down Under.
The Australian male revue. Joe's Sports Bar. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 312-337-3486
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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