August 15, 2011
MONDAYThe Arts
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Oak Brook Art League Exhibit. An exhibit by the members of the Oak Brook Art League in a wide variety of media and styles. Opening reception: Tuesday, July 2… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-206-9566 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | That's Weird, Grandma!. The Barrel of Monkeys Staff performs a hilarious, bizarre, and high-energy presentation of songs and sketches written by Chicago… Barrel Of Monkeys. (Performance - Theater). 312-409-1954 |
Retail Events
| Celebrate our 7th Anniversary. Skokie wellness spa and health and beauty products manufacturer Solay Wellness is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a new, la… Solay Wellness. (Retail - Retail Sale). 847-676-5571 |
Sports
| 9:30 am | 2011 Ketel One Golf Challenge. Enjoy great golf at almost half the regular price! We will have free drink sampling, contests, prizes, and food. No handicap i… Bolingbrook Golf Club. (Sports - Golf). 630-465-0125 |
| 4:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Chicago Select Golf Invitational. The event includes 18 holes of golf on one of two courses. A live and silent auction, dinner and an awards presentation will fol… Medinah Country Club. (Sports - Golf). 847-317-0209 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 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 |
| 1:00 pm- 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 |
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 |
| 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm | The French Pastry Experience. Delicious freshly baked French croissants and pastries, an exciting personal demonstration by our award-winning Pastry Chef Inst… The French Pastry School. (Community - Cooking Demostration). 312-726-2419 |
| 7:00 pm- 8:15 pm | Beginning Line Dancing. Learn the electric slide, "good time" (the line dance from the GE television commercial), and many other easy, fun dances. Come… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Educational - Class). 630-206-9566 |
| 7:15 pm- 9:00 pm | Meditation and Christian Mysticism. This is a great class for those of you who want to learn to live more consciously, have more peace inside and who want to learn… Center of Light. (Educational - Class). 312-623-4418 |
| 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 | |
| Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Chutneys, and Sweet & Sour Pickled Fruit and Vegetables. In this four-day, hands-on class, French Pastry School Instructor and World Pastry Champion, Chef En-Ming Hsu will teach the con… The French Pastry School. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-726-2419 |
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 |
Nightlife
| Michael Menert. With Zoogma and BRC. Free after Phish show. Ages 21+. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
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