Chicago - Daily Events List

April 13, 2012

FRIDAY

Festivals

2:00 pm-
12:00 am
Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention.
Along with an original art gallery and live painting, come see over 200 of the world's best artists tattooing all weekend long.… Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare. (Festivals). 800-541-8239

The Arts

3:30 amMana.
Performing Live. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601
1:00 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
1:30 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra.
Performing in concert. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
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
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
7:30 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Dance). 312-922-2110
7:30 pmJersey Boys.
The smash hit Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, is the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons set to their hits. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
7:30 pmWheaton College Symphonic Band Concert.
The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a concert, featuring the Wheaton College Symphonic Band. Wheaton College. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 630-752-5099
8:00 pmPut 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 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 pmBrad Mehldau.
Performing Live. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-294-3333
8:00 pmCreed.
Performing live in concert. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363
8:00 pmBruce In The USA.
Tribute concert to Bruce Springstein. Rialto Square Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 815-726-7171
8:30 pmHairspray.
Join Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad on her coming of age journey going from school girl, to superstar, to social activist. An ama… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
10:30 pmBaby Wants Candy.
Accompanied by a full band, Baby Wants Candy improvised 60 minute musical created on the spot. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100

Sports

3:30 amChicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers.
MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-831-1769

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 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 amJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
The story of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life. The schedule shown may not list all performances. Marriott Theatre. (Kids Theater). 847-634-0200
10:15 amEmerald 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
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
8:30 amWheaton College - 21st Annual Theology Conference: Bonhoeffer, Christ and Culture.
Conference participants will explore Dietrich Bonhoeffer's thought and ministry, focusing particularly on his views of Jesus Chr… Wheaton College. (Community - Lecture). 630-752-5000
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

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 pmErick Morillo.
Erick Morillo and Nathan Scott performing live. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990
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