August 25, 2011
THURSDAYThe 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- 5:30 pm | Amy Casey "Boomtown" New Paintings. Amy Casey continues to draw inspiration from her fascination with the idiosyncrasies of the urban landscape and her preoccupatio… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 2:00 pm | Cirque Shanghai.  Chinese Circus Performance. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437 |
| 7:30 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | Cirque Shanghai. Chinese Circus Performance. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437 |
| 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 | Gipsy Kings. The final U.S. stop on the Gipsy Kings' current tour features Nicolas Reyes and Tonino Baliardo. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100 |
Retail Events
| 10:00 am | Dots Stores Receive a Make-over. Dots will unveil the revamped look of its store in Norridge, IL. Combining a fun experience and fresh fashion. Dots. (Retail - Retail Event). 773-394-0026 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal Lake Storytime. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime Thursday. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
Business
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | American Craft Exposition 2011. Showcasing the country's finest craftspeople, this prestigious, juried indoor exposition and sale of fine craft includes one-of-… Henry Crown Sports Pavilion Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 847-570-5095 |
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 |
| 9:30 am- 12:30 pm | Art Journal Class. This class combines the use of the written word, sketchbooking, and journaling to form visual communication and personal rhythms… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Educational - Class). 630-206-9566 |
| 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 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Fundamentals of Macarons and Cookies from Around the World. With Chef Scott Green of you will create a delicious macaron that is light, crisp on the outside and just chewy enough on the in… The French Pastry School. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-726-2419 |
| 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
| Solay Wellness Grand Re-opening. Solay Wellness Grand Re-Opening, Wellness Classes, Yoga, Salt Room and 20% off of your purchase at our retail location. Solay Wellness. (Health & Fitness). 847-676-5571 |
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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