November 16, 2012
FRIDAYThe Arts
| 9:00 am- 7:00 pm | Caught on Tape Art Exhibit by Susanna Vagt. The art department at Wheaton College presents the work of artist Susanna Vagt in an exhibit titled Caught on Tape. The exhibit… Wheaton College. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-752-5050 |
| 9:30 am- 5:30 pm | Sadao Watanabe Sacred Art Exhibit: Beauty Given By Grace. The Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College presents Beauty Given by Grace, a new traveling exhibit featuring the work of… Wheaton College. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-752-5909 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Anna Joelsdottir "Flying Through The Cuckoo's Nest" New Paintings & Installation. Anna Joelsdottir uses various mixed media such as paint, ink, graphite, sticks, mylar and now three dimensional forms to transla… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | The Fish Bowl Exhibition. A strong, eclectic, body of work from three different artists. Amber Karge: photographing abstracts of rust, Terry Adams: new wo… 33 Collective Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 708-837-4534 |
| 10:30 am | Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus: Dragons.  Dragon tribes from the far reaches of the earth are brought together in a single performance, displaying their breathtaking skil… United Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-943-7000 |
| 7:00 pm | Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus: Dragons. Dragon tribes from the far reaches of the earth are brought together in a single performance, displaying their breathtaking skil… United Center. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-943-7000 |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | The Fish Bowl Exhibition Opening Recpetion. The opening reception for The Fish Bowl Exhibition by Amber Karge, Terry Adams, and Steve Sherrell. 33 Collective Gallery. (Arts - Opening / Closing Reception). 708-837-4534 |
| 7:30 pm | Les Miserables. This 25th anniversary edition of Les Miserables presents viewersw with glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery in… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 7:30 pm | Sister Act. The story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide… Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Musical). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Long Day's Journey Into Night. Part one of a three part season dedicated to the master playwright Eugene O'Neill. Athenaeum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-935-6860 |
| 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 | Louis C.K.. Emmy Award and Grammy Award winning comedian Louis C.K performing live. Symphony Center. (Performance - Comedic). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Jorma Kaukonen. Jorma Kaukonen with Steve Kimock. City Winery. (Arts - Concerts). 312-733-WINE |
| 8:00 pm | Music from a Sparkling Planet. In the 1970's, Tamara Tomorrow thrilled and amused her youthful audience with cheery predictions of the future. Decades later, t… Athenaeum Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-935-6860 |
| 8:00 pm | The Monkees. Performing live. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363 |
| 8:30 pm | Singin' In The Rain. American musical set in glitzy, glamorous Hollywood in the 1920s, this story centers on Don Lockwood, a film star who finds love… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 9:00 pm | The Whigs. Performing live with Kuroma. Lincoln Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-525-2501 |
| 11:00 pm | Louis C.K.. Emmy Award and Grammy Award winning comedian Louis C.K performing live. Symphony Center. (Performance - Comedic). 312-294-3333 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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