November 5, 2011
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Statesville Haunted Prison. The Warden, the Demon of Darkness and his Zombies will quickly take control of you like everything else inside the ancient walls… Statesville Haunted Prison. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-SCA-RED2 |
| Republican Pre-Primary Presidential Straw Poll. The straw poll, to give Illinois Republicans a chance to be heard will occur one year and a day before the 2012 Presidential Ele… Illinois State Fairgrounds. (Politics - Debate / Straw Poll). 312-201-9000 |
Trade Show
| The Lee Roy Hartung Collection. Auctions America by RM in partnership with RM Auctions presents the world-famous Lee Roy Hartung Collection "without reserve" du… Hartung Automotive Museum. (Trade - Auction). 260-927-9797 |
Festivals
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Statesville Haunted Prison. The Warden, the Demon of Darkness and his Zombies will quickly take control of you like everything else inside the ancient walls… Statesville Haunted Prison. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 877-SCA-RED2 |
The Arts
| 11:00 am- 6:00 pm | What's in a Name?. Meet artist Rebecca Moy at her opening for "What's in a Name?" Rebecca is a woman whose passion for self-expression is evident… Curly Tale Fine Art. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-202-1664 |
| 11:30 am | Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus.  Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the RBBB Circus presents the Greatest Show on Earth! Featuring animals, clowns, high wire,… Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | CelebrARTE Fina Art Exhibition. A contemporary art exhibition celebrating the Latino spirit, imagination and creative force in Chicago. CelebrARTE highlights va… Zhou B. Art Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-523-0200 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | Love Loss and What I Wore. The broadway hit, live on stage. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 2:00 pm | Mary Poppins. Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 3:30 pm | Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the RBBB Circus presents the Greatest Show on Earth! Featuring animals, clowns, high wire,… Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 5:00 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, the RBBB Circus presents the Greatest Show on Earth! Featuring animals, clowns, high wire,… Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 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 | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm | Love Loss and What I Wore. The broadway hit, live on stage. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | Mary Poppins. Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
For Children
| 9:00 am- 12:00 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 |
| 11:00 am | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 847-559-1999 |
| 11:00 am- 12:00 pm | Storytime at Azizi for Kids!. Join us for Storytime Hour featuring selections from our diverse Children's Books category. Children of all ages are welcome. Azizi Books. (Kids - Children's Activities). 708-283-9850 |
| 1:00 pm | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 847-559-1999 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 9:00 am- 11:30 am | 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 |
| 10:00 am- 1:00 pm | Being a Chef: Le Macaron with Madelaine Bullwinkel. Paris shoppers stand in line to purchase this soft, sweet meringue sandwiched with a creamy filling. Come participate in baking… Alliance Francaise de Chicago. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-337-1070 |
| 10:30 am- 12:30 pm | Bollywood Classes!. Dance into the New Year with Bollywood Groove! Learn authentic dance moves with expressions, technique etc. or simply join the… Dance Spa. (Educational - Class). 650-380-6270 |
| 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 | |
| Cirque Style Classes for German Wheel and Big Trampoline. German Wheel and Big Trampoline Wall classes in Chicago in different locations for kids, teens and adults. Learn to roll , spin… Chicago Metro Area. (Educational - Class). 312-375-5264 |
Health & Fitness
| 1:00 pm | Cheer Fitness: A Cheerleading/Dance Fusion Aerobics Class. Burn fat, melt inches, and tone your body while learning exciting cheer and dance choreography. 5-week progressive class beginn… Studio L'amour. (Health & Fitness). 773-875-8478 |
Miscellaneous
| 1:00 pm | Meet Hosts Giuliana and Bill Rancic after Macy's Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony. Following our annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, join us in the Hotel Collection Department with special guests and stars of… Macy's on State Street. (Miscellaneous). 312-781-1000 |
| 2:00 pm- 7:00 pm | A Day for Divas! A Red Carpet Event. A day of wine tasting, food, music, red carpet photos, empowerment, massages, hand treatments, prizes and more! Special Guest S… Grosinger City Autoplex. (Miscellaneous). 312-550-4334 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm- 5:00 am | Nicky Romero. Nicky Romero plays React Presents Control Saturday with resident Nathan Scott. Ages 21+. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
Government & Politics
| Republican Pre-Primary Presidential Straw Poll. The straw poll, to give Illinois Republicans a chance to be heard will occur one year and a day before the 2012 Presidential Ele… Illinois State Fairgrounds. (Politics - Debate / Straw Poll). 312-201-9000 |
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