Chicago - Daily Events List

October 12, 2011

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Screams in the Park.
Dr. Holmes was America's first serial killer who designed his home solely for the torture and disposal of human bodies. Have you… Screams in the Park at Rosemont. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party).
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Eleventh Hour.
Eleventh Hour combines four haunted houses in one place. Be sure to visit Eleventh Hour House, Creatures of the Corn, The Catac… Eleventh Hour. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party).

Festivals

7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Screams in the Park.
Dr. Holmes was America's first serial killer who designed his home solely for the torture and disposal of human bodies. Have you… Screams in the Park at Rosemont. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party).
7:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Eleventh Hour.
Eleventh Hour combines four haunted houses in one place. Be sure to visit Eleventh Hour House, Creatures of the Corn, The Catac… Eleventh Hour. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party).

The Arts

3:30 amSo You Think You Can Dance?.
On tour, and performing live on stage. Allstate Arena. (Performance - Dance). 847-635-6601
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
2:00 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
2:00 pmWishful Drinking.
The musical live on stage. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
7:00 pmCarlos Javier Ortiz: Facing Change.
Ortiz's project Too Young To Die is a long-term documentary photography project, now in its fifth year, which seeks to enlighten… Harrington College of Design. (Arts - Photography Exhibit). 866-590-4423
7:30 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
7:30 pmWishful Drinking.
The musical live on stage. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
7:30 pmLove Loss and What I Wore.
The broadway hit, live on stage. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000

For Children

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
10:30 amChildren's Story Hour.
Every Wednesday, little ones can visit the Borders Book Store to listen to a variety of stories in the children's book section. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-266-8060
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 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

Business

6:00 pmNetwork After Work at Old Town Social.
Network After Work events are created for professionals to network and create new business opportunities. Events draw 400+ dive… Old Town Social. (Business - Networking). 312-351-2990

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

Health & Fitness

11:00 am-
3:00 pm
CHEW Chicago Health and Wellness Tour.
3-4 hours, 3 mile tour - Burn 500+ Calories! All food and beverage tastings, all classes and discounts included! Reusable eco-f… Green Market. (Health & Fitness). 312-933-8347
12:00 pm-
4:00 pm
CHEW Chicago Health and Wellness Tour.
3-4 hours, 3 mile tour - Burn 500+ Calories! All food and beverage tastings, all classes and discounts included! Reusable eco-f… Green Market. (Health & Fitness). 312-933-8347

Dining Specials

3:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Wiener Wednesday.
Every Wednesday between 3-5pm drop by the Wiener and Still Champion to receive a hot dog and an order of our somewhat famous fri… Wiener and Still Champion. (Dining - Dining Specials). 847-869-0100
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