Chicago - Daily Events List

November 11, 2011

FRIDAY
Veterans Day

The Arts

10:00 am-
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
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
1:30 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Daphnis And Chloe.
Classical Concert. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
7:00 pmRingling 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
7:00 pmTribeca Film Festival on the Road presented by American Express.
American Express and Tribeca Film have Partnered to bring film-loving American Express Cardmembers in Chicago the excitement and… Landmark Century Cinema. (Performance - Movies). 212-640-5130
7:30 pmSkrillex.
Joined by Two Fresh, Nadastrom and a very special guest. Ages 17+. Congress Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 773-598-0852
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
8:00 pmPut 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 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100

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 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
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

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
8:00 pm-
12:00 am
Cocktails and Clay.
Imagine happy hour... with clay! Join us at the Hyde Park Art Center for a night of mud-mashing, dance partying and drink speci… Hyde Park Art Center. (Community). 773-324-5520
 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

Nightlife

8:00 pmBye 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 pmBye 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-
4:00 am
BT.
Performing live on stage. Ages 21+. Sound Bar. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-804-2736
10:00 pm-
4:00 am
Felix Da Housecat.
Felix Da Housecat plays Mayhem at The Mid along with Chris Santiago and Orville Klein. Ages 21+. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990
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