May 21, 2011
SATURDAYTrade Show
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo. Dozen of home remodeling specialists will be ready to discuss ideas for turning a house into a dream home. This Expo is the per… Odeum Sports & Expo Center. (Trade - Home Show). 630-468-2237 |
| The Calumet Home Show. See hundreds of exhibits and top professional representatives from some the best known local and national home improvement and l… River Oaks Mall. (Trade - Home Show). 630-468-2237 |
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | Better Homes and Gardens' and Weber's Chill & Grill Festival. Recipe tastings from local restaurants, celebrity chef demonstrations, hands-on grilling classes, a live Grilling Showdown, Chil… Lincoln Park. (Festivals). |
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 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz.  A comedy show just for kids 9 and under!ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 5:00 pm | Saints & 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 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage.Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 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 | Late 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 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage.Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm | The Second City. The Second City brings their brand of improv with a blend of classic scenes and material ripped from the day's headlines.Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 630-896-6666 |
| 8:00 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 |
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. (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 |
| 11:00 am | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories.Borders. (Kids - 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. (Kids - Children's Activities). 708-283-9850 |
| 1:00 pm | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories.Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 847-559-1999 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 am- 12:30 pm | Bollywood Classes!. Dance into the New Year with Bollywood Groove! Learn authentic dance moves with expressions, technique etc. or simply join the… Dance Spa. (Educational - Class). 650-380-6270 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Night Hike. This night hike will explore the outdoor portions of Mayslake Forest Preserve, including the mansion grounds, woodlands, and lak… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Educational - Science & Nature). 630-206-9566 |
| 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
| 11:00 am | ALS Association - Walk to Defeat ALS. The Walk to Defeat ALS is a family friendly charity walk benefiting those affected by Lou Gehrig's disease. We have lots of act… Cantigny Park. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 312-932-0000 |
| 1:00 pm | Cheer 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 |
| Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Help change the future for those individuals who struggle with autism. After party, kid-friendly activities, and resource fair.Soldier Field. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 847-615-2327 |
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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