December 29, 2012
SATURDAYThe 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 | 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 | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 2:00 pm | I Love Lucy - Live Onstage. The brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history, starring L… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 3:00 pm | The Mother****** with the Hat. Things are on the up-and-up for recovering alcoholic Jackie and girlfriend Veronica - until Jackie spots another man's hat in th… Steppenwolf Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1650 |
| 3:30 pm | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 4:30 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 |
| 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 | 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 | Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The world famous Rockettes perform in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Akoo Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 847-671-5100 |
| 7:30 pm | The Mother****** with the Hat. Things are on the up-and-up for recovering alcoholic Jackie and girlfriend Veronica - until Jackie spots another man's hat in th… Steppenwolf Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1650 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 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 | I Love Lucy - Live Onstage. The brand new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history, starring L… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | Aretha Franklin Concert. 18-time Grammy Award gifted singer and pianist, Aretha Franklin performing live in concert. Guests must be twenty-one years or… Chicago Metro Area. (Arts - Concerts). |
| 8:00 pm | Styx. Dennis DeYoung, lead singer of the band STYX, hits, Come Sail Away, Babe, Mr. Roboto, The Best of Times, Don't Let It End, Show… Genesee Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 847-263-6300 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 1:00 pm | Depaul Blue Demons vs. Loyola Chicago Ramblers. College Basketball Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - College Basketball). 847-635-6601 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Bulls vs Washington Wizards. NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Wolves vs. Abbotsford Heat. AHL Hockey Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Hockey). 847-635-6601 |
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 |
| 10:30 am | Alice In Wonderland. This enchanting and entertaining play is based on Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 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 |
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