July 20, 2012
FRIDAYRamadan
Headliners
| 3:30 am | Chicago Blackhawks Fan Convention.  See Blackhawks hall of famers, meet and greet players, and get your hands on some Blackhawk merchandise at the 3rd annual fan co… Hilton & Towers Chicago. (Sports). 312-922-4400 |
| 8:00 pm | Cirque Du Soleil - Michael Jackson The Immortal. A multi-media celebration of the artistry and spirit of Michael Jackson. United Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-943-7000 |
Festivals
| 3:00 pm- 10:30 pm | MercyFest. This festival, to celebrate the 125th anniversary Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, will have food, beer, wine, and live musical ente… Chicago Metro Area. (Festival - Carnival / Fair). |
The Arts
| 2:00 pm | The 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 |
| 6:30 pm | O.A.R.. O.A.R. performing live. Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island. (Arts - Concerts). 312-540-2667 |
| 7:00 pm | The 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Death and Harry Houdini. Join The House for the epic story of Harry Houdini and his life-long battle against Death. Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-278-1500 |
| 7:30 pm | Rock 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 |
| 8:00 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 | Cirque Du Soleil - Michael Jackson The Immortal. A multi-media celebration of the artistry and spirit of Michael Jackson. United Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-943-7000 |
| 8:00 pm | The BoDeans. The BoDeans performing live in concert. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100 |
| 8:30 pm | The 39 Steps. A hit on Broadway and the West End, the thrilling comedy The 39 Steps is adapted from the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film about Richa… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Theater). 630-530-8300 |
| 9:00 pm | The 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 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 pm | The Talent Show. Talent Show! Calling all Singers, Dancers, Circus Acts, Stunts,.. Talented, Shocking, Funny.. Performers of all kinds! Selected… The Underground. (Performance - Talent Show). 312-644-7600 |
Sports
| 3:30 am | Chicago Blackhawks Fan Convention. See Blackhawks hall of famers, meet and greet players, and get your hands on some Blackhawk merchandise at the 3rd annual fan co… Hilton & Towers Chicago. (Sports). 312-922-4400 |
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- 3:00 pm | Family Fun Festival presented by Target. Join the fun all summer long under the tent at Chase Promenade North, with interactive activities and musical games for kids of… Millennium Park. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-742-5222 |
| 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 |
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- 5:00 pm | Sidewalk Sale. The Sidewalk Sale promises to provide fun, food, and fantastic savings for shoppers. Local retailers will display a wide range o… Chicago Metro Area. (Community). 847-446-4451 |
| 10:00 am- 11:00 am | Chinatwon Walking Tour. One-hour Chinatown walking tour. See landmarks like the Chinatown Gate, On-Leong Merchants Association Building (old Chinatown C… Chicago Metro Area. (Educational - Walking Tour). 312-842-1988 |
| 10:00 am- 9:00 pm | Soma Intimates: Giving is Beautiful Bra-Drive. Soma Intimates "Giving is Beautiful" Bra Donation, is a nationwide charity initiative to collect new and gently used bras for wo… Water Tower Place. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Summer Soiree Cheers to Good Health!. Unlimited beer and well drinks with all proceeds benefiting patients with diabetes and kidney disease in Illinois. Zella. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-321-1500 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 7:00 pm | Death at the Doo-Wop - A Murder Mystery Dinner. Grab your Poodle Skirts and Horn-Rimmed glasses; the class of 1957 is having one killer prom! Before the king and queen can hav… Bobak's Signature Events & Conference Center. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 888-643-2583 |
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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