April 20, 2012
FRIDAYThe Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Chicago's Twelve: 12 Artists Mobilizing the Earth. The Zhou B Art Center presents Chicago's Twelve, an exhibition celebrating World Earth Day. Curator Sergio Gomez has selected tw… Zhou B. Art Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-523-0200 |
| 7:30 pm | Shen Yun Performing Arts.  An exhilarating experience with grand scale performances that celebrate the pure excellence of classical Chinese dance and music… Civic Opera House. (Performance - Theater). 800-515-3468 |
| 7:30 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Shen Yun Show. Shen Yun brings to life classical Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. Gorgeously costumed da… Lyric Opera House of Chicago. (Performance). 847-769-8914 |
| 7:30 pm | Second City. The Second City brings their brand of improv with a blend of classic scenes and material ripped from the day's headlines. The sc… Genesee Theatre. (Performance - Improv). 847-263-6300 |
| 8:00 pm | Put 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 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 | Paco De Lucia. A Spanish virtuoso flamenco guitarist performing live. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Excision. Performing live. Congress Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-752-6601 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago A Cappella Presents: All About The Women. In a concert both sassy and sublime, we'll sing songs from every point of view, with styles ranging from a plaintive folk song a… MSM Gottlieb Performance Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-281-7820 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 pm | Baby 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
| 1:20 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds. MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
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 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 6:30 pm | The Best of the Ball Park. Four of Chicago's hottest chefs to face-off in the Best of the Ball Park cooking contest, creating their own twist on ball park… The Newberry Library. (Community - Cooking Competition). 773-208-7792 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Date Night Couples Cooking Class with Parties That Cook. Guests will enjoy a lively introductory cooking lesson. Then work on a few recipes from the evening's tantalizing menu, while li… Charlie Baggs Innovation Center. (Community - Cooking Class). 773-880-9108 |
| 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 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 | Jeff Mills - Derrick Carter. Mayhem at The Mid presents performances by Jeff Mills and Derrick Carter. The Mid Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-265-3990 |
© 1996-2013, MetroGuide.com | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
EventGuide, EventGuide.Network, EventGuide Chicago, VenueGuide and TheaterGuide are service marks of MetroGuide.com, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
All event information presented is subject to change. Please contact the event organizer directly to verify dates and times.
To list an event on EventGuide.com (free): Click Here.
To report an inaccurate event listing: Click Here.