Chicago - Daily Events List

May 2, 2012

WEDNESDAY

The Arts

9:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wheaton College Commencement Art Show.
The exhibit showcases the best of the 2011-2012 senior art majors' work. Paintings, drawings, photography and video installation… Wheaton College. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-752.5050
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
1:30 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
2:00 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
2:00 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 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
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 pmCats.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, based on T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
7:30 pmThe Priests.
Performing live. Park West. (Arts - Concerts). 312-929-5959
8:00 pmYanni.
New age music artist performing performing live. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363

Sports

3:30 amChicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians.
MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

For Children

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 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 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
10:30 amChildren's Story Hour.
Every Wednesday, little ones can visit the Borders Book Store to listen to a variety of stories in the children's book section. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-266-8060
1:00 pm-
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
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
10:45 am-
2:00 pm
Living Your Best Life Luncheon.
This year's event will honor David P. Winchester, MD for his unparalleled contributions to the field of oncology. In addition to… Highland Park Country Club. (Community). 847-926-5003
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
 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
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