Chicago - Daily Events List

November 28, 2014

FRIDAY

The Arts

10:00 amHansel and Gretel.
Based on the popular children's story. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Theater). 312-642-2000
12:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
A traditional holiday classis. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
1:00 pmAnnie.
A Broadway musical based Little Orphan Annie. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
2:00 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. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
2:00 pmDee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale.
The story of Daisy Cutter, a heavy metal bar band looking to make it big even though the 80s are long over. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
7:00 pmSlipknot & Korn.
Performing live on stage. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601
7:00 pmAnnie.
A Broadway musical based Little Orphan Annie. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
7:30 pmAdventure Stage Chicago Presents Theatre Unspeakable: The American Revolution.
The American Revolution is a critical history lesson in 50 minutes. Seven actors - suspended on a platform two feet off the grou… Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater. (Performance). 773-342-4141
7:30 pmDee Snider's Rock & Roll Christmas Tale.
The story of Daisy Cutter, a heavy metal bar band looking to make it big even though the 80s are long over. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
7:30 pmTamer of Horses.
The piece tells the story of a runaway from a detention center that finds refuge living on a farm in New Jersey, under the condi… Victory Gardens Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-871-3000
7:30 pmThe Nutcracker.
The House's fantastical expansion of this holiday classic centers on young Clara's journey to save Christmas. With the help of a… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 773-769-3832
7:30 pmIt's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be transported back to the "Golden Age of Radio" and experience the story o… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Musical). 773-404-7336
7:30 pmHot Georgia Sunday.
It's hard to tell the difference between right and wrong in this tragicomic tale of dysfunction taking place in a small Northeas… The Den Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-609-2336
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. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100
8:00 pmPut 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 pmA Christmas Carol.
Live on stage based on the Charles Dickens novel. Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
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… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449
8:00 pmMary Poppins.
Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666
8:00 pmCamelot.
The musical about King Arthur. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
8:00 pmGreat Expectations.
A masterpiece of Victorian literature tells the story of an orphan named Pip. Plucked from poverty and thrust into the upper cla… Strawdog Theatre Company. (Performance - Theater). 773-528-9696
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… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449

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 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
10:30 amEmerald City Theatre: The Big Friendly Giant.
Based on the children's book written by Roald Dahl. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100
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

Nightlife

It's Finally Friday.
TGIF-Thank Goodness It's Friday!! After a long day at the office come relax and enjoy a couple of drinks in the nautical atmosph… Weather Mark Tavern. (Nightlife - Singles). 312-296-6447
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