April 23, 2015
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 7:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals.  MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
Festivals
| 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Spark Ventures' 7th Annual Wine Tasting. Featuring: Over 20 wines from around the world, Hors d'oeuvres by Michelin Award-winning chef, Silent and live auction benefitin… Spiaggia. (Festivals - Wine Tasting). 312-280-2750 |
The Arts
| 8:30 am- 5:00 pm | Senior Art Major Exhibit. Wheaton College hosts ten-day exhibits showcasing the work of senior art majors. The student shows will be displayed in the Walf… Wheaton College. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 630-752-5050 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Brandice Guerra "Naturalia" New Paintings & Drawings. For the past few years, Brandice Guerra has been working on a series of paintings informed by her interests in natural history,… Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 7:00 pm | Les Miserables. Adaptation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, set in Paris amid the social and political struggles of 19th century France. Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 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 | Between You, Me and the Lampshade. In Between You, Me and the Lampshade the lives of Jesse, a single mother and her teenage son are turned upside down one night wh… Victory Gardens Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-871-3000 |
| 7:30 pm | Arena Theater: "Who Am I This Time?". Three early comic masterpieces about love--"pure and complicated," adapted from the wry wit of comic novelist Kurt Vonnegut Jr.… Wheaton College. (Performance - Theater). 630-752-5800 |
| 7:30 pm | Thundertones Concert. The Wheaton College Thundertones performs a concert. The Thundertones is an a cappella group composed of members from the Wheato… Wheaton College. (Arts - Concerts). 630-752 5099 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 7:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals. MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
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 |
Business
| 5:30 pm- 8:30 pm | Chicago Inno's State of Innovation. Comprised of digital content, interactive panels, & feature sessions; Inno's State of Innovation is a can't-miss opportunity to… Chicago Metro Area. (Business - Conference). |
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 |
| 12:45 pm- 3:30 pm | History is Hott. Begining with lunch inside Lockwood, followed by a lecture in the historic hotel's museum presented by Director of Public Relati… Palmer House Hilton. (Educational - History). 312-726-7500 |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 5:30 pm | Celebrate Chicago Chef Week at The Bedford. The Bedford will offer a special four-course dinner option in honor of Chicago Chef Week. Executive chef Michael Galen has selec… The Bedford. (Dining - Dining Specials). 773-2358800. |
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