May 4, 2012
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| 8:00 pm | Rammstein.  Performing Live. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601 |
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 |
| 7:30 pm | Joffrey Ballet: Spring Desire. The Joffrey Ballet performing Spring Desire live on stage. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 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 | Cats. 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 pm | Annual Festival of Faith Concert at Wheaton College. The program features performances by the Conservatory of Music Ensemble groups including the Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band,… Wheaton College. (Arts - Concerts). 630-752.5099 |
| 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 | Rammstein. Performing Live. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601 |
| 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. Los Angeles Dodgers. 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 |
| 10:30 am | Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes. Super Grover has lost his super-ness and Sesame Street needs a hero in this production. Rosemont Theatre. (Kids Theater). 847-671-5100 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Sesame Street Live: Elmo's Super Heroes. Super Grover has lost his super-ness and Sesame Street needs a hero in this production. Rosemont Theatre. (Kids Theater). 847-671-5100 |
Business
| 7:00 am- 6:00 pm | The Key to Success: CLLA's Chicago/Spring Meeting. Attorneys, collection agencies and other members of the collections, bankruptcy, credit and finance industries will be able to p… Westin Hotel Chicago. (Business - Conference). 312-943-7200 |
| 8:30 am- 3:30 pm | Leadership Links. Amy K. Hutchens, an internationally recognized executive trainer who has presented more than 30,000 executives around the globe. Marriott Suites O'Hare. (Business - Seminar). 760-635-9320 |
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 |
| 11:30 am- 2:00 pm | 18th Annual March of Dimes Construction and Transportation Luncheon. Promote your company while supporting a great cause! Your participation with this event will entitle you to a networking cocktai… Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Vines Hops & Wine. The annual benefit features hors d'oeuvres buffet, silent auction, dessert table, a variety of spirits, live musical entertainme… Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 630-206-9566 |
| 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
| 5:30 pm | Village of Romeoville - Cinco de Mayo. The 11th Annual 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk/ Kids Fun Run event. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 registrants. Location: Village… Chicago Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). |
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 |
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