August 14, 2011
SUNDAYFestivals
| 10:00 am- 4:00 pm | Gethsemane Garden Center Art Fair 2011. More than 60 emerging and established artists will present their works for sale on-site. Categories include painting, drawing,… Gethsemane Garden Center. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 773-878-5915 |
| 11:30 am- 6:00 pm | 56th Annual Ginza Festival. A Japanese cultural festival. Japanese cultural exhibits, Taiko drumming, Japanese classical and folk dances, and martial arts… Midwest Buddhist Temple. (Festival - Cultural). 312-943-7801 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 3:30 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 |
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 |
| 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm | Macy's Chefs A-Go-Go Food Truck. Featuring Chef Rick Bayless and Chef Takashi Yagihashi on board at the Chicago stop, cooking their signature recipes and dishing… Galleria Marchetti. (Retail - Retail Event). 312-563-0495 |
Business
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Wizard World Chicago Comic Con. Thousands of fans will be on hand to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, anime, m… Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 847-692-2220 |
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 |
| 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
| 6:30 am | 3rd Annual Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon. The third annual Rock 'n' Roll Chicago Half Marathon will have bands at each mile with a post-race festival with Brett Michaels… Grant Park. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 312-742-7648 |
Miscellaneous
| Chicago: The Game - Scavenger Hunt Tour. Interactive Scavenger Hunt! Choose from 3 zones: Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, and the Magnificent Mile. The Game can be… Chicago Metro Area. (Miscellaneous). 877-787-2929 |
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