May 20, 2011
FRIDAYFestivals
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Around the World in 80 Sips - Chicago Wine Tasting. Giving local wine enthusiasts a chance to "stay local" while "drinking global." Taste 80+ top wines from traditional and emergi… Museum Of Contemporary Art. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 312-280-2660 |
The Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Vivian Maier, Photographer. The exhibition will feature a selection of Maier's black & white, vintage and contemporary prints from the Jeffrey Goldstein col… Russell Bowman Art Advisory. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 312-751-9500 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | In Bloom Garden Sculpture Exhibit. In Bloom, a visually spectacular showcase of imaginative fiberglass sculptures and fine art pieces, promises a feast for the eye… Oakbrook Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-573-0700 |
| 11:00 am- 5:00 pm | Pierre Marie Brisson. "The Body Politic" New Works on Paper.Th!nkArt Salon. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-252-8672 |
| 7:30 pm | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates is 50th anniversary with a new production entitled Alvin Ailey's Revelations.Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Dance). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Shakespeare in Hollywood. A wacky behind-the-scenes look at 1930s Hollywood with classic Hollywood figures clashing with classic Shakespearean characters,… First United Methodist Church. (Performance - Theater). 630-464-2646 |
| 8:00 pm | Put 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 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage.Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
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. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121 |
| 10:00 am | Studio 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. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 1:00 pm | Studio 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. (Kids - 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 | Bikes, Bites, & Brews Tour. Working up an appetite won't be a problem on this tour! We'll be sampling from each of Chicago's four favorite food groups -- p… Bobby's Bike Hike - Chicago Tours. (Educational - Bike Tour). 312-915-0995 |
| 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 |
Miscellaneous
| 2011 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. 14th Biennial Showhouse & Gardens featuring 34 leading interior designers and 9 landscape designers. Historic, Howard Van Doren… Thorndale Manor. (Miscellaneous). |
Nightlife
| 8:00 pm | Bye 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 pm | Bye 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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