February 18, 2012
SATURDAYThe Arts
| 3:30 am | SOJA.  Soldiers of Jah Army (SOJA) performing live. Lincoln Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-525-2501 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | The Joffrey Ballet - On The Threshold. "On The Threshold" performed by The Joffrey Ballet. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 2:00 pm | South Pacific. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is the story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war an… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 2:00 pm | American 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 |
| 4:00 pm | Blue 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 pm | Saints & 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 pm | Million 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 pm | Gypsy. 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 pm | The Doyle And Debbie Show. Performing all their top hits. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000 |
| 7:00 pm | Blue 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 pm | Flogging Molly. Seven-piece Irish-descendant band performing Live. Aragon Ballroom. (Arts - Concerts). |
| 7:00 pm | Think Floyd. Performing live. Park West. (Arts - Concerts). 312-929-5959 |
| 7:00 pm | Mojo & The Bayou Gypsies. Performing live. Rialto Square Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 815-726-7171 |
| 7:30 pm | The Joffrey Ballet - On The Threshold. "On The Threshold" performed by The Joffrey Ballet. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Show Boat. A two act musical with music by Jerome Kern and book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033 |
| 7:30 pm | University of St. Francis Wind Ensemble. The University of St. Francis Wind Ensemble under the direction of Robert Stumpf in its debut performance. This show will featur… Harold and Margaret Moser Performing Arts Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 800-735-7500 |
| 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 | Moe. Performing Live. Riviera Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 773-275-6800 |
| 8:00 pm | Million 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 pm | South Pacific. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is the story of two couples and how their happiness is threatened by the realities of war an… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 8:00 pm | The Doyle And Debbie Show. Performing all their top hits. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000 |
| 8:00 pm | American 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 pm | BoDeans. A rock band performing live. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Defending The Caveman. Comedian Rob Becker's Defending the Caveman. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly… Rosemont Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 847-671-5100 |
| 8:00 pm | The Legends Of Hip Hop. A tribute to Heavy D featuring Rakim, EPMD, MC Lyte, Da Brat Big Daddy Kane, Whodini, DJ Cut Creator. Arie Crown Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-791-6190 |
| 8:00 pm | Adam Ant. Performing live. The Cubby Bear. (Arts - Concerts). 773-327-1662 |
| 8:30 pm | Gypsy. 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 pm | Blue 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
| 11:00 am | Depaul Blue Demons vs. Louisville Cardinals. Women's Basketball Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Wolves vs. Charlotte Checkers. AHL Hockey Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Hockey). 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 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 |
| 10:00 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 am | Kid'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 pm | Kid'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 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Emerald City: Alexander And The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day. Based on the book by Judith Viorst, Alexander is experiencing a horrible bad day. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100 |
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 |
| 6:30 pm- 11:00 pm | A Grapevine of Friends Wine Tasting. Treat yourself to an evening of live entertainment, delicious dinner, and tastings from a wide array of wines while benefitting… Stonegate Conference Centre. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 847-580-4223 |
| 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
| 1:00 pm | Cheer 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
| 1:30 pm | BeadQuest 2012: Festa's Mardi Gras-Themed Pub Crawl. The perfect antidote for the Winter Blues, right after Valentine's Day and before St. Patrick's Day, BeadQuest IV. Festa's Bead-… Murphy's Bleachers. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl / Bar Tour). 312-488-6996 |
| 5:30 pm | August Burns Red Silverstein. Rock performers August Burns Red live on stage. House of Blues Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-923-2000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Gabriel & Dresden at the Mid. Gabriel & Dresden performing live in concert. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
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