December 13, 2012
THURSDAYThe Arts
| 9:00 am- 4:00 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 |
| 1:30 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 |
| 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 | 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 | A Christmas Carol. Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800 |
| 7:30 pm | The Book Of Mormon. A hilarious Broadway musical about a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that's about as far from Salt L… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Bach. Stravinsky: Dumbarton Oaks Concerto, Bach: Concerto for Two Violins, Clyne: Prince of Clouds [CSO Co-Commission], Bach: Oboe d'a… Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Punch Brothers. Performing live. The Vic Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-472-0449 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Wolves vs. Hamilton Bulldogs. AHL Hockey Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Hockey). 312-559-1212 |
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 |
| 10:15 am | 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 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 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 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 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 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 7:30 pm | The Murder Mystery Company Presents: Crime and Pun-ishment. A traditional Murder Mystery set in the world of 1920's Gangsterland. Mobsters, murder and comic mayhem ensues after a mysteriou… Sopranos. (Dining - Mystery Dinner Show). 888-643-2583 |
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