December 8, 2012
SATURDAYFestivals
| 4:00 pm | Christmas Festival. This year's production is titled "Journey to Light." The festival will be held in Edman Memorial Chapel, located on the northeas… Wheaton College. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 630-752-5010 |
The Arts
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz.  A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | A Christmas Carol. Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800 |
| 2:00 pm | Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker. A grand production with Tchaikovsky's glorious score played live by a full orchestra, this is sure to be an evening of pure ench… Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 4:00 pm | Annie. Bring the entire family and join Annie, and her pint-sized cohorts, on the musical adventure of a lifetime. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 5:00 pm | Saints & 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 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 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Joffrey Ballet: Nutcracker. A grand production with Tchaikovsky's glorious score played live by a full orchestra, this is sure to be an evening of pure ench… Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Don Pasquale. The tale of an older man who decides he should marry his nephew's fiance and father his own heir with her. Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | A Christmas Carol. Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800 |
| 8:00 pm | Johnny Mathis Christmas Show. Johnny Mathis performing his classic holiday hits live in concert. Akoo Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 847-671-5100 |
| 8:00 pm | Annie. Bring the entire family and join Annie, and her pint-sized cohorts, on the musical adventure of a lifetime. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 8:00 pm | Dave Koz. Performing live. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Robert Chen. Elgar: Cockaigne Overture (In London Town), Barber:Violin Concerto, Shostakovich: Symphony No. 10. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | The Blind Boys Of Alabama. The Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show: Go Tell it on the Mountain with Ernie Hendrickson. City Winery. (Arts - Concerts). 312-733-WINE |
| 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 |
| 10:00 pm | Other Lives. Performing live with Indians. Lincoln Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-525-2501 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks. NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
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 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- 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 am | Emerald City Theatre: Cinderella. Emerald City's adaptation of this favorite fairy tale is a musical holiday wish come true. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Kids Theater). 312-642-2000 |
| 10:00 am | Children's Worship: Interactive Advent Meditations. The Billy Graham Center Museum at Wheaton College is hosting a series of one-hour worship services designed to engage children w… Wheaton College. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-752.5909 |
| 11:00 am | Kid'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 |
| 12:00 pm- 2:30 pm | Baby Loves Disco. The Beauty Bar in Chicago will be transformed into a child proof disco as toddlers, preschoolers and parents looking for a break… Beauty Bar. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-226-8828 |
| 1:00 pm | Kid'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 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Musical. A musical where a trip to the laundromat threatens to separate Trixie from her bunny, a girl needs a hero to help - Dad. See if… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100 |
| 2:00 pm | How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs You're A Mean One, M… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Kids Theater). 312-384-1502 |
| 8:00 pm | How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss' classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage. Featuring the hit songs You're A Mean One, M… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Kids Theater). 312-384-1502 |
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 |
| 6:30 pm | Chance of a Lifetime Gala. 33rd Annual JDRF Chance of a Lifetime Gala. Don't miss your opportunity to watch a legendary performance by Kool & The Gang whil… Lakeside McCormick Place. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-791-7000 |
| 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
| 1:00 pm | Cheer 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 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 |
| 11:45 pm | Digital Tape Machine. Performing live. Bottom Lounge Restaurant. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-666-6775 |
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