April 21, 2012
SATURDAYHeadliners
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks.  NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
Trade Show
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo. Find hundreds of local and national industry experts who can help get those unfinished projects and to do lists finished while h… Odeum Sports & Expo Center. (Trade - Home Show). 630-468-2237 |
Festivals
| 9:30 am | Suzuki String Festival and Student Art Exhibit. The event will demonstrate the School's Suzuki string students' skill and technique in a concert that features a variety of piec… Wheaton College. (Festival - Arts Festival / Fair). 630-752-5567 |
The Arts
| 3:30 am | Snow Patrol. Performing live in concert. Aragon Ballroom. (Arts - Concerts). |
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 4:00 pm | Burn The Floor. Ballroom dancing show featuring Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step Cha-Cha and more. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 630-896-6666 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 | Burn The Floor. Ballroom dancing show featuring Tango, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quick Step Cha-Cha and more. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 630-896-6666 |
| 8:00 pm | Symphony Orchestra and Concert Choir Concert. The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents a concert, featuring an evening of music by the Wheaton College Symphony Orch… Wheaton College. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 630-752-5000 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 12:05 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds. MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Rush vs. Milwaukee Iron. Arena Football Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Arena Football). 847-635-6601 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks. NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
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 | IKEA Earth Day Kids Event. Kids can celebrate Earth Day by decorating a plant pot. Pots range in price from $.49-$2.99. Paint & decorations will be provi… IKEA. (Kids - Children's Activities). 603-972-7900 |
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 |
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Giant Steps Spring Fling for Autism. The Spring Fling Fair provides resources for the autistic citizens in the society, and everyone wanting to learn more. Location:… Chicago Metro Area. (Community). |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Academy of Art University Open House - Chicago. Discover your creative potential. Meet Academy alumni & get portfolio feedback. Learn about accredited degrees in 18 areas of Ar… Westin Chicago River North. (Educational - Open House and Fairs). 800-544-2787 |
| 10:00 am- 3:00 pm | Glimpses of Oak Park: Then and Now; the Ninth Annual Historical Society House Walk. Seven historic homes, including the John Seaman mansion built in 1894, will be on the tour. Location: Pleasant Home 217 South… Chicago Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 708-848-6755 |
| 4:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Adult Beginner Hip Hop Workshop. A one day only Adult Beginner Hip Hop Workshop offered to those who are 18+ with or without prior dance experience. You're never… Dance Spa. (Educational - Class). 773-904-7892 |
| 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
| 9:00 am | The Wrigley Start Early Run. This run benefits Voices of IL Children and their mission is to help children grow up healthy, happy, safe, loved, and educated.… Hutchinson Field. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 312-744-3370 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 5:00 pm | Internationale - A Night of Food, Fashion & Art. Chef Markus Ford is doing a Pop Up Restaurant. A portion of the proceeds go to benefit the Chicago Artists' Coalition. Come enjo… Chicago Metro Area. (Dining - Dining Specials). 708-421-6062 |
Nightlife
| 5:30 pm | Beautiful Freaks Tour: Hot Chelle Rae. Performing live. 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 |
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