May 22, 2011
SUNDAYTrade Show
| 10:00 am- 5:00 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
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 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
| 11:00 am- 6:00 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 |
| 2:00 pm- 4:30 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 |
| 3:00 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 |
| 3:00 pm | Duke Ellington Orchestra.  The Duke Ellington Orchestra, under the direction of Paul Ellington, play the jazz hits of yesterday live in concert.Paramount Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 630-896-6666 |
| 3:00 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 |
| 3:00 pm | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus. "Divas!" is a fabulous ode to over 40 female superstars and the music they made famous. From Edith Piaf to Ethel Merman, Dolly… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Concerts). 630-206-9566 |
| 3:30 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage.Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 6:30 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage.Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | Chicago Gay Men's Chorus. "Divas!" is a fabulous ode to over 40 female superstars and the music they made famous. From Edith Piaf to Ethel Merman, Dolly… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Concerts). 630-206-9566 |
Retail Events
| 6:00 am- 3:00 pm | Wolff's Flea Market Allstate Arena. 700 outdoor vendors selling antiques, collectibles, new items, resale, art, books, tools, furniture, jewelry, food, clothing, sp… Allstate Arena. (Retail - Flea Market). 847-524-9590 |
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 |
| 9:00 am- 2:00 pm | Opening to Love. Exercises that touch the heart and raise consciousness prepare your inner atmosphere for love to happen. Without consciousness t… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Educational - Workshop). 773-262-1468 |
| 11:00 am- 4:00 pm | Threads Mens Wear 3rd Annual Car Show. We welcome and are expecting muscle, sports, tuner, and exotic cars of all makes and models. Catered food will be available for… Threads Big and Tall Chicago Ridge. (Community). 708-499-9500 |
| 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
| 9:00 am | Splish Splash Half & Tropical 8K. Adrenaline Sports Management presents the Splish Splash Half & Tropical 8K for adults.Key Lime Cove Waterpark Resort. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 847-829-4536 |
| Ride to Recharge. Cyclists select from a 4, 10, 20, 62, or a two-day 125-mile course along Lake Michigan. All starting and end points are at DuSab… DuSable Harbor at Grant Park. (Health & Fitness). |
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). |
Write Reviews ···> Earn Rewards Points
Write restaurant reviews and earn points that can be redeemed for great prizes.
Click Here For A Free Membership
© 1996-2013, MetroGuide.com | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
EventGuide, EventGuide.Network, EventGuide Chicago, VenueGuide and TheaterGuide are service marks of MetroGuide.com, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
All event information presented is subject to change. Please contact the event organizer directly to verify dates and times.
To list an event on EventGuide.com (free): Click Here.
To report an inaccurate event listing: Click Here.