June 11, 2011
SATURDAYTrade Show
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Will County Home Improvement Expo. A fun, unique home improvement and remodeling marketplace where homeowners and contractors can unite and discuss projects in a p… Inwood Sports Complex. (Trade - Home Show). 630-468-2237 |
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 9:30 pm | 28th Annual Chicago Blues Festival. During three days on five stages, more than 500,000 blues fans prove that Chicago is the "Blues Capital of the World." The Chic… Grant Park. (Festival - Music). 312-742-7648 |
| 12:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Ribfest Chicago 2011. Ribfest provides a memorable weekend of lively music, family fun and satisfied appetites as we celebrate 13 years of unforgettab… Northcenter Neighborhood. (Festival - Music). 847-677-8273 |
| Arts Alive! Old Irving Park Festival. A one-day community festival that brings the arts to life with music, culinary and fine artists. This year's headliner is Ameri… Irving Park. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). |
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 |
| 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 |
| 6:00 pm | Love Evaluated Movie Red Carpet Premiere. "Love Evaluated" is the story of Jayden Banks, an expert Marriage & Relationship Counselor who can't seem to take his own advice… Portage Theater. (Performance - Movies). 773-736-4050 |
| 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 | Love Evaluated Movie Red Carpet Premiere. "Love Evaluated" is the story of Jayden Banks, an expert Marriage & Relationship Counselor who can't seem to take his own advice… Portage Theater. (Performance - Movies). 773-736-4050 |
Retail Events
| 11:00 am- 9:30 pm | Essie Pop-Up-Shop at the 28th Annual Chicago Blues Festival. Join Essie for free manicures. Treat your nails to a shade from their new summer, Braziliant collection, or any other of their… Grant Park. (Retail - Retail Event). 312-742-7648 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Maloof Road Tour. Maloof Skateboarding and Uprise are teaming up to bring you an epic local best line & best trick contest. Tons of swag and Vans… Logan Boulevard Skate Park. (Sports - Skateboarding). 312-742-7529 |
| Impact at the Track!. Socialize outdoors on a summer afternoon. Tickets include admission to the racetrack, a daily racing guide, mouthwatering BBQ m… Arlington Park Race Course. (Sports - Horseracing). 847-385-7500 |
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 |
| 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Beautiful Insects. This nature walk will focus on Mayslake Forest Preserve's most attractive six-legged denizens: butterflies, dragonflies, bumbleb… 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 | |
| DIY: Start, Drive & Thrive Workshop. Our workshop will help you acquire the techniques and resources you need to make your dream of launching a business a reality. University Center. (Educational - Workshop). 312-924-8000 |
Health & Fitness
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | CHEW Chicago Health and Wellness Tour. 3-4 hours, 3 mile tour - Burn 500+ Calories! All food and beverage tastings, all classes and discounts included! Reusable eco-f… Green Market. (Health & Fitness). 312-933-8347 |
| 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm | CHEW Chicago Health and Wellness Tour. 3-4 hours, 3 mile tour - Burn 500+ Calories! All food and beverage tastings, all classes and discounts included! Reusable eco-f… Green Market. (Health & Fitness). 312-933-8347 |
| 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 |
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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