April 14, 2012
SATURDAYFestivals
| 12:00 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
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz.  A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Dance). 312-922-2110 |
| 2:00 pm | Jersey 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 |
| 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 | Hairspray. 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 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Wheaton College - Men's Glee Club Concert. The Wheaton College Men's Glee Club performs a spring concert. Wheaton College. (Arts - Concerts). 630-752-5000 |
| 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 | 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 | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performing live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Dance). 312-922-2110 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Zakir Hussain. Indian tabla player performing live. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Creed. Performing live in concert. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363 |
| 8:30 pm | Hairspray. 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 |
| 10:00 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 |
Retail Events
| 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Everything But Water Grand Opening Party. We're opening with a splash! Join us for an afternoon of tropical play at our new Oakbrook Center store. Enjoy island-inspired d… Oakbrook Center. (Retail - Retail Event). 630-573-0700 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers. MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-831-1769 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Wolves vs Milwaukee Admirals. 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- |
| 10:00 am | Pinkalicious. Musical based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann - Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a c… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Kids Theater). 312-642-2000 |
| 10:00 am | Joseph 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 |
| 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 |
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Wheaton College presents 'Journeys of Faith' Evangelicals Becoming Catholic: A Response. The Ministry of Gospel Renewal Program at Wheaton College offers a forum titled "Journeys of Faith" Wheaton College. (Community - Lecture). 630-752-5279 |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | Canine Carnival. Enjoy an afternoon of tail-wagging fun at a carnival for dogs. Activities include games, costume and trick contests, vendors, tr… Chicago Metro Area. (Community). 847-985-2143 |
| 1:15 pm | Jamie Deen, Food Network Star. Jamie Deen will be appearing in support of his mother's recent announcement of her type 2 diabetes diagnosis & along with a diab… Lakeside McCormick Place. (Community - Cooking Demostration). 312-791-7000 |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | One Tail at a Time Presents 3rd Annual Team Trivia Night!. 20 teams will compete for the Team Trivia championship title to benefit the foster dogs of One Tail at a Time. 5 person limit p… Kincade's Bar & Grill. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 773-837-3595 |
| 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
| 8:30 am | Bunny Dash 5k. As competitors race through the course, various activities are available for families & kids of all ages. From an Egg Hunt to a… Chicago Metro Area. (Health & Fitness). 847-829-4538 |
| 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
| 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 | Bassnectar and Vibesquad. Silver Wrapper, React & Congress Theater Present..The Vava Voom Tour featuring Bassnectar and Vibesquad. Congress Theater. (Nightlife - Live Music). 773-276-1235 |
| 10:00 pm | ATB - Nathan Scott. ATB Nathan Scott performing live in concert. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
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