September 27, 2012
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 8:00 pm | Peter Gabriel.  Performing live on stage. 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 am | Universoul 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 pm | Xanadu. 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 |
| 6:15 pm | Blues Traveler Performs On The Patio. Don't miss this free concert by Blues Traveler on the patio at Harry Caray's Tavern, Navy Pier on September 27th. The performa… Harry Caray's Tavern. (Arts - Concerts). 312-527-9700 |
| 7:00 pm | Nanci Griffith. Nanci Griffith with The Kennedys. City Winery. (Arts - Concerts). 312-733-WINE |
| 7:30 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 |
| 7:30 pm | I 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 pm | Grease. 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 pm | Sweet 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 pm | Freud'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 pm | Good 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 pm | HooDoo Love. A tale of love, magic, jealousy and secrets. Toulou escapes from the Mississippi cotton fields in the 1930's to pursue her dream… Athenaeum Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6860 |
| 7:30 pm | Universoul 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 |
| 7:50 pm | Anthrax. Performing live with Testament. The Vic Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-472-0449 |
| 8:00 pm | Late 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 pm | Dreamgirls. 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 pm | Ben Harper. Ben Harper performing live in his first-ever acoustic headlining tour. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-384-1502 |
| 8:00 pm | Peter Gabriel. Performing live on stage. United Center. (Arts - Concerts). 312-943-7000 |
| 8:00 pm | Xanadu. 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 pm | Robert Glasper. Performing live. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | The Madness of Edgar Allen Poe. Once again Poe's macabre and melancholic tales & poems come to life as Poe and his wife Virginia guide the audience through hist… First Folio Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 630-986-8067 |
| 9:00 pm | The Raveonettes & Melody's Echo Chamber. Performing live with Cold Showers. Lincoln Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-525-2501 |
| 10:00 pm | Improv Minions. 8 improvisers are put through the "tortures" of comedy's self-proclaimed greatest mad scientist "ever. ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
Sports
| 8:00 am | Ryder Cup. See the best of the professional golf world compete. Medinah Country Club. (Sports - Golf). 630-773-1700 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. 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 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 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal 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 am | Storytime 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 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 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- 1:30 pm | Chicago Foundation for Women's 27th Annual Luncheon. Celebrating the achievements of women and girls by bringing together a diverse audience. This year's keynote speaker, Anita Hill… Hilton Chicago. (Community - Panel Discussion / Forum). 312-922-4400 |
| 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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