Chicago - Daily Events List

June 1, 2012

FRIDAY

Festivals

7:00 pm-
11:00 pm
Wine Riot Chicago.
With two parts education & one part revolution, Wine Riot has reinvented the wine tasting for the thirsty and curious. Grab a gl… Chicago Union Station. (Festival - Wine Tasting). 312-322-4269

The Arts

3:30 amJason Moran.
Jazz pianist performing live. The schedule shown may not list all performances; Please contact the venue directly for verificati… Symphony Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-294-3333
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 pmThe Year of the Dragon: Cirque Shanghai.
Year of the Dragon is a spectacle for audiences of all ages, featuring performers direct from China who are leaders in their cra… Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
7:00 pmThe Year of the Dragon: Cirque Shanghai.
Year of the Dragon is a spectacle for audiences of all ages, featuring performers direct from China who are leaders in their cra… Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437
7:00 pmThe Iceman Cometh.
A play about a salesman with a sudden passion for reform has an idea to sell to his barfly buddies to throw away your pipe dream… The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-443-3800
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
8:00 pmPut 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 pmThe Doyle And Debbie Show.
Doyle Mayfield, an old-guard country star with a handful of hits back in the 70s and 80s, is reviving his career thirty years, f… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-988-9000
8:00 pmMotherhood The Musical.
In the original play Motherhood the Musical, four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-988-9000
8:30 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
9:00 pmThe Year of the Dragon: Cirque Shanghai.
Year of the Dragon is a spectacle for audiences of all ages, featuring performers direct from China who are leaders in their cra… Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437

Sports

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

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 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 amThe Wizard of Oz.
Follow Dorothy and her friends through the Land of Oz in this adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Kids Theater). 630-530-8300
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
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
 3-Day Certification Home Staging Class w/ Cathy Hobbs.
Become a real estate stager! Earn the prestigious CSP certification from certified staging professionals north america's leading… Hyatt Regency Chicago. (Educational - Class). 888--STAGING

Dining Specials

 Chinese Honey BBQ Pork.
Do you have dinner plans for the weekend yet? If not, get over to the Dragonfly Mandarin and try our Chinese Honey BBQ Pork. The… Dragonfly Mandarin. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-455-1400

Nightlife

8:00 pmBye 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 pmBye 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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