Chicago - Daily Events List

November 12, 2011

SATURDAY

The Arts

10:30 am-
5:30 pm
Jackie Tileston "Parastrata" New Paintings.
Tileston's new series of paintings continue to incorporate the diverse elements from both eastern and western aesthetics, creati… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900
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 amRingling 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 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
2:00 pmLove Loss and What I Wore.
The broadway hit, live on stage. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
3:30 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
5:00 pmSaints & 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 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
7:30 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
8:00 pmLate 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 pmMillion Dollar Quartet.
Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
8:00 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 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Daphnis And Chloe.
Classical Concert. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333

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 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
11:00 amKid'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 pmKid'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 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
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
7:00 pm8th Annual SCRABBLE for Literacy Challenge.
The special event is a fun-filled fundraiser for literacy that features three ways to play. Players find their best SCRABBLE mat… Grossinger City Autoplex. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-857-1582
7:00 pm-
12:00 am
Charities Royale Casino Night.
The 5th annual Charities Royale Casino night promises fun for a good cause. All proceeds will support Catholic Charities Emerge… St. Ignatius High School. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-948-7626
 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 pmCheer 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

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
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
Skrillex.
Appearing live. Ages 21+. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - DJ). 312-265-3990
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