Chicago - Daily Events List

December 16, 2012

SUNDAY

Headliners

12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers.
NFL Football Game. Game time subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-BEAR

The Arts

10:00 amRodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella - The Musical.
Story of Cinderella in this Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
1:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100
1:00 pm-
5:00 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
1:00 pmMy One And Only.
A musical based on the book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer and music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
1:30 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Welcome Yule.
Whether you're young or old, naughty or nice, Welcome Yule! is just the ticket for heartwarming holiday cheer. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
2:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
2:00 pmThe 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
2:00 pmHansel & Gretel.
Food and the lack of it propel the story of two children who dream not of toys but of having enough to eat. When the family cupb… Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033
2:00 pmJoffrey 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
2:00 pmSingin' 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
3:00 pmSaints & 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
3:30 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
4:30 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100
5:00 pmMy One And Only.
A musical based on the book by Peter Stone and Timothy S. Mayer and music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
5:30 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Welcome Yule.
Whether you're young or old, naughty or nice, Welcome Yule! is just the ticket for heartwarming holiday cheer. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
6:00 pmSingin' 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
6:30 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
6:30 pmA Christmas Carol.
Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
7:00 pmJoffrey 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 pmThe 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

Sports

12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers.
NFL Football Game. Game time subject to change as part of NFL Flex scheduling. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-BEAR
6:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Calgary Flames.
NHL Hockey Game. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-455-4000

For Children

10:00 amEmerald 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
1:00 pmKnuffle 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 pmHow 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
4:00 pmChildren'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
7:30 pmHow 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
9:00 am-
12:00 pm
Anita Dee Tailgating Cruises.
The ultimate tailgate party before each Bears home game. Anita Dee Tailgate Parties include Cruise, Beer, Bloody Mary Bar, Forme… Yacht Anita Dee II. (Community). 212-822-8880
10:00 amWillow Chicago Weekend Service.
Willow Creek Community Church - Chicago holds their weekly Sunday service. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Community - Religious). 312-922-2110
 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

Miscellaneous

9:00 amPark, Tailgate And Cruise To The Game From.
After tailgating at Harry's, guests can board the Shoreline Water Taxi located directly in front of the restaurant, and take a 1… Harry Caray's Tavern. (Miscellaneous). 312-527-9700
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