December 21, 2012
FRIDAYFirst Day of Winter
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 |
| 10:00 am | A Christmas Carol.  A traditional holiday classis. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 10:00 am | Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella - The Musical. Story of Cinderella in this Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200 |
| 12:00 pm | A Christmas Carol. A traditional holiday classis. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 12:30 pm | Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella - The Musical. Story of Cinderella in this Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200 |
| 1:00 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 1:30 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Martin van Zweden. Shostakovich: Festive Overture, Rouse: Heimdall's Trumpet for Trumpet and Orchestra [CSO Commission, World Premiere], Tchaikovsk… Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 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 |
| 4:30 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago 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 |
| 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 | War Horse. As World War One begins, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped from England to France. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 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 | Andrew Bird. Performing Live. Fourth Presbyterian Church. (Arts - Concerts). 312-787-4570 |
| 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 | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 8:00 pm | Motherhood The Musical. In the original play Motherhood the Musical, four women share their insights, challenges and pleasures at a baby shower. Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-988-9000 |
| 8:00 pm | My 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 |
| 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 |
| 10:30 pm | Baby Wants Candy. Accompanied by a full band, Baby Wants Candy improvised 60 minute musical created on the spot. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 10:15 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 |
| 12:00 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 |
| 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 |
| 6:30 pm- 9:00 pm | Date Night Couples Cooking Class with Parties That Cook. Guests enjoy a lively introductory cooking demonstration then break into teams, and have the opportunity to work on up to three… Charlie Baggs Innovation Center. (Community - Cooking Class). 773-880-9108 |
| 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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