September 16, 2011
FRIDAYThe Arts
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Art Exhibit by the Chicago Pastel Painters. A diversity of visual styles and subject matter will be represented at the Pastels Chicago-Third Biennial National Juried Art Ex… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-206-9566 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Ed Paschke: Early Paintings and Drawings. Gallery exhibition of the artist's early work. Opening reception September 9th, 5:30-8pm. Russell Bowman Art Advisory. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-751-9500 |
| 6:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Feature Horror, 'Plastic' Screening. "Plastic" is sure to leave you with chills up your spine, award winning director, Jose Carlos Gomez, wrote and directed this soo… Portage Theater. (Performance - Movies). 845-667-4285 |
| 8:00 pm | Put 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 | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm | Erasure. Performing live on stage 'Tomorrow's World Tour.' Ages 17+. Congress Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-752-6601 |
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 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 | 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
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | gdgt Live in Chicago. You're invited to come out to take a look at some of the country's hottest new gadgets from great brands like AT&T, HTC, Lenovo,… Chicago Tribune Tower. (Business - Convention / Expo). 646-713-9939 |
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 |
| 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 | |
| Mission: Red Experience Auction. Mix and mingle with fellow energetic and caring professionals. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and specialty vodka cocktails and… Hard Rock Hotel. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-729-6138 | |
| "Drive Thru" Food Drive. Catholic Charities are inviting Chicagoans to help end hunger by visiting our "Drive Thru" Food Drive in a high-traffic location… Walgreens. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-655-7525 |
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
| 10:00 am- 2:00 pm | Kwikset Smart Security Tour. Kwikset brings its cross-country Smart Security Tour to Chicago, providing local residents with the opportunity to learn how to… Lowe's. (Miscellaneous). 919-747-8680 |
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 |
| 9:00 pm- 1:00 am | Karaoke Fridays. Karaoke Fridays at Rockit Wrigley are back with over 150,000 songs for you to choose from. $4 Bud Light Pints, $5 Hornitos, $6… Rockit Wrigley. (Nightlife - Karaoke). 773-645-4400 |
| 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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