Chicago - Daily Events List

February 11, 2012

SATURDAY

Headliners

11:30 amDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
3:30 pmDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
7:00 pmDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
7:00 pmThe Royal Comedy Tour: Sommore Earthquake Mark Curry & Tony Rock.
Featuring Sommore, Earthquake, Mark Curry, Damon Williams and George Wilborne. Arie Crown Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-791-6190

Festivals

4:00 pm-
7:00 pm
Nerds at Heart's Fifth Annual Love Fest.
Smart singles give the Hallmark holiday a geek twist at this Valentine's party. Find your own sweetie while flirting over board… Union Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 855-637-3568

The Arts

11:30 amDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
2:00 pmAmerican Idiot.
A Broadway musical about American punk rock band Green Day. The schedule at Oriental Theatre - Ford Center for the Performing Ar… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
3:30 pmDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
3:30 pmCirque du Soleil Quidam.
Young Zoe is bored. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world - the world of Quidam - where… Sears Centre. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 847-649-2222
4:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000
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.
A musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history o… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
5:00 pmGypsy.
Gypsy is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous burlesque stripper The schedule shown may not list all performances; P… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
5:00 pmThe Doyle And Debbie Show.
Performing all their top hits. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000
7:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000
7:00 pmDisney on Ice - Dare to Dream.
Relive memorable moments from Tangled, The Princess and the Frog and Cinderella as a cast of world-class skaters brings the roma… United Center. (Performance - Ice Skating Show). 301-881-2987
7:00 pmThe Royal Comedy Tour: Sommore Earthquake Mark Curry & Tony Rock.
Featuring Sommore, Earthquake, Mark Curry, Damon Williams and George Wilborne. Arie Crown Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-791-6190
7:30 pmCirque du Soleil Quidam.
Young Zoe is bored. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world - the world of Quidam - where… Sears Centre. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 847-649-2222
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.
A musical inspired by the famed 1956 recording session that brought together four of the most legendary figures in the history o… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100
8:00 pmThe Doyle And Debbie Show.
Performing all their top hits. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000
8:00 pmAmerican Idiot.
A Broadway musical about American punk rock band Green Day. The schedule at Oriental Theatre - Ford Center for the Performing Ar… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
8:00 pmRiccardo Muti.
An Italian conductor and music director with Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
8:00 pm-
9:30 pm
This Is A Damage Manual.
Drawing largely from the world of vintage instruction manuals and self-help vinyl records to create a one hour quest that reveal… Theater Wit. (Performance - Dance). 773-841-2663
8:30 pmGypsy.
Gypsy is based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee, a famous burlesque stripper The schedule shown may not list all performances; P… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
10:00 pmBlue Man Group.
Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000

Sports

2:00 pmMonster Jam.
See your favorite monster trucks compete. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Monster Truck). 847-635-6601
7:30 pmMonster Jam.
See your favorite monster trucks compete. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Monster Truck). 847-635-6601

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
10:00 am-
9:00 pm
Smaland Crafts for Kids.
Children who are between the heights of 37-54" and potty-trained are welcome to spend up to an hour in Smaland, IKEA's FREE, sup… IKEA. (Kids - Children's Activities). 5-
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
2:00 pmValentine's Day Candy Bar Wrapper Decorating.
Looking for a fun Valentine's Day activity for the kids? Bring the kids and let them decorate their own candy bar wrapper. The p… IKEA. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-972-7900

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
10:00 am-
1:00 pm
Being a Chef: Mastering Moroccan Phyllo With Madelaine Bullwinkel.
Find out how to shop for and work with this paper-thin pastry dough. You will have the "hands on" opportunity to wrap these wond… Alliance Francaise de Chicago. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-337-1070
 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

Health & Fitness

8:00 am-
12:00 pm
MSKCC's Cycle for Survival.
Make a difference in the fight against cancer - register to ride with your friends & family in Cycle for Survival, a nationwide… Equinox The Loop. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 212-488-6500
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
1:00 pm-
5:00 pm
MSKCC's Cycle for Survival.
Make a difference in the fight against cancer - register to ride with your friends & family in Cycle for Survival, a nationwide… Equinox The Loop. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 212-488-6500

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
8:30 pmNick Carter.
Performing live. House of Blues Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-923-2000
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
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