February 26, 2015
THURSDAYThe Arts
| 8:30 am- 5:00 pm | Nonword and Upword Student Art Exhibition. The "Nonword and Upward" annual art show, a juried exhibition celebrating the talent and vision of Wheaton College undergraduate… Wheaton College. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-752-5050 |
| 1:30 pm | West Side Story.  Takes place in the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets comp… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 7:30 pm | First Wives Club. Three women plot revenge on their two-timing husbands in this comedy. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Comedic). 312-977-1700 |
| 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 | American Blues Theater Presents The Chicago Premiere Of Steven Dietz's Yankee Tavern. Inside the walls of this crumbling New York tavern, a young couple finds themselves caught up in conversations of what happened… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336 |
| 7:30 pm | Sondheim on Sondheim. Featuring new arrangements of more than two-dozen Sondheim songs, ranging from the beloved to the obscure, interspersed with fil… Stage 773. (Arts - Concerts). 773-327-5252 |
| 7:30 pm | Arena Theater: "Dancing at Lughnasa". The play is set in rural Donegal at the home of the five Mundy sisters, struggling desperately to adapt to a world careening wil… Wheaton College. (Performance - Theater). 630-752-5800 |
| 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 | West Side Story. Takes place in the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets comp… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 8:00 pm | The Sweeter Option. Strawdog celebrates its 100th production with the world premiere production of The Sweeter Option. A low-rent investigator named… Strawdog Theatre Company. (Performance - Theater). 866-811-4111 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every Monday and Thursday, Barnes and Noble… Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 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 | Crystal Lake Storytime. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts and activities and a snack. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 815-455-0302 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime Thursday. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar during th… Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-752-8663 |
| 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 &5:00 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 |
| 7:00 pm | HNGR Symposium: "The Hungry Shall be Filled: Conflict, Reconciliation and Food Security". The plenary address, titled "The Hungry Shall Be Filled: Conflict, Reconciliation and Food Security" will be delivered by Fr. Em… Wheaton College. (Community - Lecture). 630-752-5199 |
| 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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