Chicago - Daily Events List

September 20, 2012

THURSDAY

Headliners

8:00 pmMadonna.
Madonna is an American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Hit songs include "Like a Virgin", "Vogue", and "Like a… United Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-943-7000

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:30 pm
Gregory Jacobsen: New Paintings and Works on Paper.
Chicago artist, Gregory Jacobsen will present new paintings and works on paper in his sixth solo show at Zg Gallery. Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900
10:30 amUniversoul Circus.
Laugh, dance in the aisles' and be amazed by world-class acts from around the globe' including Chinese aerialists' pretzel twist… Washington Park. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 773-256-1248
12:00 pm-
7:00 pm
First-Ever Ryder Cup Exhibit.
The first-ever Ryder Cup Exhibit...Where Legends are Forged and Legacies are Made will take place. The exhibit features more tha… Oakbrook Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-573-0700
1:30 pmXanadu.
A musical based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene K. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
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 pmI Love Lucy - Live Onstage.
The brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history, starring L… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
7:30 pmGrease.
It's the ultimate celebration of the teen years. Set in the hip 1950s, everyone has reported to class: Danny, Sandy, Frenchy, Ri… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666
7:30 pmSweet Bird Of Youth.
A play by Tennessee Williams that tells the story of a gigolo and drifter. Albert Theater. (Performance - Theater). 312-443-3800
7:30 pmFreud's Last Session.
Freud's Last Session centers on legendary psychoanalyst Dr. Sigmund Freud, who invites a young, little-known professor, C.S. Lew… Mercury Theater. (Performance - Theater). 312-325-1700
7:30 pmGood People.
When Margie Walsh loses her job at a South Boston dollar store, she reaches out to old flame Mike, a Southie boy who left the ne… Steppenwolf Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1650
7:30 pmUniversoul Circus.
Laugh, dance in the aisles' and be amazed by world-class acts from around the globe' including Chinese aerialists' pretzel twist… Washington Park. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 773-256-1248
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 pmMadonna.
Madonna is an American singer and song writer performing live on stage. Hit songs include "Like a Virgin", "Vogue", and "Like a… United Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-943-7000
8:00 pmDreamgirls.
This Tony Award winning musical takes you into a world of platinum records, high pressure promotion and overnight stardom. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
8:00 pmWillie Nelson.
Performing live. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363
8:00 pmXanadu.
A musical based on the Universal Pictures cult classic movie of the same title, which starred Olivia Newton-John and Gene K. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
8:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti.
Riccardo Muti and the CSO perform Dvorak's Fifth Symphony, followed by Martucci's night music. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
8:00 pmMatthew Sweet.
Matthew Sweet on the Girlfriend Tour with The Mastersons and the Summer Twins. City Winery. (Arts - Concerts). 312-733-WINE
8:00 pmThe Lumineers.
Performing live. Riviera Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 773-275-6800

Sports

1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
7:00 pmChicago Sky vs. Atlanta Dream.
Women's National Basketball Association Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601

For Children

10:00 amStorytime.
This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610
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
10:30 amCrystal Lake Storytime.
This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302
11:00 amStorytime Thursday.
Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663
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
5:00 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
6:00 pm-
9:00 pm
engAge - Connecting Friends. Supporting Seniors..
A fundraiser and social event to benefit the free social programs Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly provides to over 1,30… Hampton Inn & Suites. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-455-1000
 Flicks and Picks.
This monthly discussion brings to Borders, Jeffrey Westoff of the Northwest Herald, to talk about Hollywood's current flicks. Borders. (Community - Club). 815-455-0302
 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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