Chicago - Daily Events List

June 16, 2012

SATURDAY

Festivals

11:00 am-
4:00 pm
Family Sports Festival.
Join Olympians, Paralympians, and your favorite Chicago professional sports teams for a day of fun. With entertainment, music,… Armour Square Park. (Festivals). 312-861-4942
11:00 am-
12:00 am
Father's Day Weekend at Harry Caray's Tavern on Navy Pier!.
This Father's Day the Cubs will be taking on the Red Sox in the most highly anticipated series of the season. Harry Caray's Tave… Harry Caray's Tavern. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 312-527-9700
11:15 am-
10:00 pm
Father's Day Weekend at Harry Caray's!.
This Father's Day the Cubs will be taking on the Red Sox in the most highly anticipated series of the season. Harry Caray's will… Harry Caray's Restaurant & Bar. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 312-828-0966
12:00 pm-
10:00 pm
6 Corners BBQ Fest.
Some of Chicago's best BBQ restaurants will fire up the grills and dish out ribs, burgers, hot dogs, chicken and more! Kids acti… Chicago Metro Area. (Festivals). 773-685-9300
4:00 pm11th Annual Great Galena Balloon Race.
Events include the hot air balloon races Saturday and Sunday morning, Ale Fest, bands, hot air balloon flights, food, kid's acti… Chicago Metro Area. (Festivals).

The Arts

2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
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
2:00 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
2:00 pmRock of Ages.
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
5:00 pmSaints & 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 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
5:00 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
6:00 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 pmHenson Alternative: Stuffed and Unstrung.
A live uncensored show that lets loose the perilous and provocative elements of comedic improvisation on stage with a bunch of p… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
8:00 pmLate 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 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
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
8:00 pmKristin Chenoweth.
Star of Broadway and television, Kristin Chenoweth, performing live in concert. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-384-1502
8:00 pmRock of Ages.
In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl met a big city rocker and in LA's most famous rock club, they fell in love to the… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
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
10:00 pmHenson Alternative: Stuffed and Unstrung.
A live uncensored show that lets loose the perilous and provocative elements of comedic improvisation on stage with a bunch of p… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700

Sports

6:15 pmChicago Cubs vs. Boston Red Sox.
MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-831-CUBS
7:00 pmChicago Rush vs. Georgia Force.
Arena Football Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Arena Football). 847-635-6601

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 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 amPinkalicious.
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 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
11:00 amKid'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 pmKid'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 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
1:00 pmEmerald City: Alexander And The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day.
Based on the book by Judith Viorst, Alexander is experiencing a horrible bad day. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100
1:00 pmThe 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

Business

11:00 am-
7:00 pm
Health Freedom Expo Chicago: A Natural Health and Wellness Event.
The Health Freedom Expo's aim is to preserve health care freedoms for both consumers & providers alike, by sharing cutting edge… Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. (Business - Convention / Expo). 818-848-3213

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
 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

8:00 amRun for Rwanda Festival.
Festival & Run for Rwanda presented by Four Corners Community Church to benefit Africa New Life Ministries and their work to pro… Chicago Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 630-304-0932
8:00 am-
3:00 pm
SHAPE Summer Beach Tour - North Ave. Beach.
Preview the latest summer trends with SHAPE's Lifestyle Editor and visit the SHAPE beach cabanas for the latest in fitness, fash… Chicago Metro Area. (Health & Fitness).
1:00 pmCheer 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

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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