Chicago - Daily Events List

June 17, 2011

FRIDAY

Festivals

5:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Taste of Randolph Street.
Top-rated West Loop neighborhood restaurants come together with talented artisans and vendors for this three-day cross-cultural… Randolph Street. (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
5:00 pm-
8:00 pm
The 9th Annual "After Supper: Visions of My Life" Exhibit.
Features photographs taken by the guests who come to Catholic Charities Tuesday Night Suppers for the hungry and homeless. Catholic Charities. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 312-655-7758
8:00 pmPut 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-
9:30 pm
HOPERA Unleashed!.
Adrian Dunn and his talented team of musicians, actors and singers, present Unleashed, A Hip Hop Opera. The Building Stage. (Arts - Opera). 312-927-8409

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 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. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000
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. (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
12:00 pm-
1:00 pm
Rally to End the War on Drugs.
Join us as we rally against the drug policies that have led to injustices such as extreme racial disparity in our prisons and ja… James R. Thompson Center. (Community).
 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

Nightlife

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-
4:00 am
Mayhem at The Mid.
Featuring Dumpstaphunk, Orchard Lounge, The Coop. Ages 21+. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990
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
 Super8 & Tab.
Performing live on stage. Sound Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-804-2736
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