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SATURDAY
August 28, 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
7:30 pmChicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals.
NFL Football Game. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-BEAR
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
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
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 pmComedysportz.
Competitive Improvisation. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
7:00 pmRascal Flatts.
Performing Live. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 708-614-1616
7:30 pmRodrigo Y Gabriela.
Performing Live. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100
7:30 pm-
9:00 pm		Supernatural.
Supernatural is an enchanting and amusing stage play centered around Guardian Angels. Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 312-733-6000
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 pmBlues For An Alabama Sky.
Jasmine Guy stars as torch singer Angel Allen in the True Colors Theatre presentation. Theatre Building Chicago. (Performance - Theater). 773-327-5252
8:00 pmNothing But The Blues.
Blues performance. Black Ensemble Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-769-4451
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

Retail Events

2:00 pm-
4:00 pm		Chef Rick Bayless.
Join Macy's Culinary Council Chef Rick Bayless at Macy's Old Orchard in the Tent by Frontera Fresco as he will perform a live co… Macy's Old Orchard. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 800-329-8667

Sports

6:00 pmChicago White Sox vs. New York Yankees.
MLB Baseball Game. Times to be announced. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000
7:30 pmChicago Bears vs. Arizona Cardinals.
NFL Football Game. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-BEAR
 IRL Peak Antifreeze Indy 300.
PEAK Antifreeze and Motor Oil Indy 300 - IndyCar Series Race. Times to be announced. Chicagoland Speedway. (Sports - Car Racing). 815-727-RACE

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
12:30 pmThe Wiggles.
Live on stage. Rosemont Theater. (Kid's Theater). 847-671-5100
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
4:00 pmThe Wiggles.
Live on stage. Rosemont Theater. (Kid's Theater). 847-671-5100

Business

9:00 am-
6:00 pm		Official Stargate Convention.
Fans of the Stargate television franchise will have the opportunity to meet several of the popular performers that have brought… Westin Hotel O'Hare. (Business - Convention / Expo). 818-409-0960

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
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
 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
 Dr. Dave's Caricature & Face Painting Clinic.
Check it out folks! We're going to be at St. Albert the Great's Carnival this weekend! Caricatures by Dr. Dave & Fabulous Face P… St. Albert the Great. (Community). 708-250-1932

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
 Mike Nite.
A special Glitter green-themed celebration that honors the 52nd birthday of the late pop icon Michael Jackson. You don't want t… Club Illuminati. (Nightlife - Live Music). 773-991-1380
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