December 9, 2011
FRIDAYThe 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 |
| 7:00 pm | The Joffrey Ballet: The Nutcracker.  Live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Dance). 312-922-2110 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 10:15 am | Emerald City Theatre: Junie B. Jones In Jingle Bells Batman Smells!. Based on the Junie B Jones book, Junie B Jones pulls blabbermouth tattletale May as her secret Santa. Will she try and stay on S… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 10:00 pm | The Martinez Brothers - Mayhem at The Mid. The Martinez Brothers and Dan Bell play Mayhem at The Mid. No cover. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
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