Chicago - Daily Events List

December 22, 2012

SATURDAY

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 amA Christmas Carol.
A traditional holiday classis. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
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
12:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100
12:30 pmRodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella - The Musical.
Story of Cinderella in this Rodgers and Hammerstein production. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
1:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
A traditional holiday classis. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
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 pmWar 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
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
3:00 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
3:30 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100
4:30 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
5:00 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
5:00 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
5:00 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
7:00 pmRadio City Christmas Spectacular.
The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100
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
8:00 pmLate 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 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
8:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. The Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
8:00 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
8:00 pmWar 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 pmChicago 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
8:00 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
8:30 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
9:00 pmTyler Ward.
Performing live with special guest. Lincoln Hall. (Arts - Concerts). 773-525-2501

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 amStudio 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 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
10:30 amKnuffle 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
11:00 amKid'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
12:30 pmChildren's Christmas Concert.
CSA choir and handbell students will perform Christmas favorites, and musical theater classes will showcase their singing and ch… Wheaton College. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-752-5567
1:00 pmKid'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 pmStudio 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
 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 pmCheer 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 pmBye 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 pmBye 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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