December 15, 2011
THURSDAYThe 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Live on stage. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | The Addams Family. Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth star in this magnificently macabre new show based on the hit TV series. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 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 | Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mahler 6. Classical Concert. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal Lake Storytime. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime Thursday. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663 |
| 12:00 pm | 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- 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 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
Business
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Cork Savvy: Network Exchange. Delve into a succulent 3 course meal provided by C-House Restaurant, a Marcus Samuelsson Restaurant, paired with perfectly balan… Affinia Chicago. (Business - Networking). 216-798-9336 |
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 |
| 4:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Candies, Cookies, and Cakes for the Holidays. Learn how to make traditional gingerbread cookies, hand-decorate cut-out cookies using embossed fondant, royal icing, and stenci… The French Pastry School. (Educational - Class). 312-726-2419 |
| Flicks and Picks. This monthly discussion brings to Borders, Jeffrey Westoff of the Northwest Herald, to talk about Hollywood's current flicks. Borders. (Community - Club). 815-455-0302 | |
| 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 |
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