October 8, 2014
WEDNESDAYThe Arts
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Jackie Tileston "Field Guide to Elsewhere". Jackie Tileston's Field Guide to Elsewhere will be on display. Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 10:30 am | Universoul Circus.  Laugh, dance in the aisles' and be amazed by world-class acts from around the globe' including Chinese aerialists' pretzel twist… Washington Park. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 773-256-1248 |
| 1:30 pm | Cats. A plot based on T.S Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and award-winning music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 1:30 pm | The Game's Afoot. A Ludwig's comedy-mystery about the great actor William Gillette who originated the role of Sherlock Holmes. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Mystery). 630-530-8300 |
| 2:00 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. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:00 pm | Cats. A plot based on T.S Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats and award-winning music composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 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. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | Universoul Circus. Laugh, dance in the aisles' and be amazed by world-class acts from around the globe' including Chinese aerialists' pretzel twist… Washington Park. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 773-256-1248 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:00 pm | M.I.NT.. A night of music improv teams performing is something quite different than any kind of improv showcase happening in Chicago. Joi… MCL Chicago. (Performance - Improv). 773-610-5930 |
| 7:30 pm | Smokefall. Change is in the air as Violet prepares to bring twin boys into the world. Inside her womb, her unborn sons contemplate their fu… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800 |
| 7:30 pm | Evil Dead - The Musical. A Canadian rock musical stage play based on the cult classic film series. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 10:00 pm- 11:23 pm | Thunderdome. Hosted by Carmen Christopher, Thunderdome is a comedy variety show featuring a new weekly line up of performers specializing in… MCL Chicago. (Performance - Improv). 773-610-5930 |
For Children
| 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 |
| 10:30 am | Children's Story Hour. Every Wednesday, little ones can visit the Borders Book Store to listen to a variety of stories in the children's book section. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-266-8060 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm | ALTSO's 3rd Annual Rocktoberfest - Chicago. A Leg To Stand On's ("ALTSO's) Rocktoberfest unites leaders from the financial services community for a night of rock & roll and… City Winery. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-733-WINE |
| 7:00 pm- 10:00 pm | OktoBearfest. Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's Auxiliary Board invites you to the 3rd Annual OktoBearfest! Ticket includes passe… Bird's Nest. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 773-472-1502 |
| 8:00 pm | Moth StorySLAM: Resilience. Moth StorySLAMs are open-mic storytelling competitions that are open to anyone with a five-minute story to share. Those who wish… Chicago History Museum. (Community). 312-642-4600 |
| 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 |
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