May 16, 2015
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| 3:05 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates.  MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
Festivals
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Spring Festival of Fine Craft. The Spring Festival of Fine Craft will showcase the work of about 70 juried artists from across the country in a variety of medi… Oakbrook Center. (Festivals - Arts Festival / Fair). 630-573-0700 |
| 12:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Mayfest. Mayfest features an outdoor beer garden, merchant square and enjoyable festival cuisine. For the pet enthusiasts, the festival w… Chicago Metro Area. (Festivals). |
The Arts
| 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 |
| 12:30 pm | CSA Chamber Program Ensembles Concert. The Community School of the Arts (CSA) at Wheaton College presents the Chamber Program Ensembles Concert. The concert features p… Wheaton College. (Arts - Concerts). 630-752-5567 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 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 | Jersey Boys. The story of 4 young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group c… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 4:00 pm | Adventure Stage Chicago presents 'Worthy'. In a society where technology and media tell youth who they must be, Worthy whisks four young heroes on an adventurous quest, fi… Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-342-4141 |
| 4:30 pm | The Great Superhero Exposition: A Spring Youth Circus Production. As a superhero exposition falls victim to a team of villains out for revenge, a young nobody finds a strength within herself tha… The Actors Gymnasium. (Performance). 847-328-2795 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Another Kind of Love - A Punk Rock Play. After being apart for 15 years, sisters (and band mates) reunite for a one-night concert commemorating the anniversary of their… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 773-278-1500 |
| 7:30 pm | The Great Superhero Exposition: A Spring Youth Circus Production. As a superhero exposition falls victim to a team of villains out for revenge, a young nobody finds a strength within herself tha… The Actors Gymnasium. (Performance). 847-328-2795 |
| 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 | 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… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449 |
| 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 | Jersey Boys. The story of 4 young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group c… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 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… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449 |
Sports
| 3:05 pm | Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 1:00 pm | Emerald City Theatre: Fancy Nancy. Based on the popular children's book about Fancy Nancy who is a young girl with a larger than life personality, who loves fancy… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Kids Theater). 773-935-6100 |
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 |
| 6:00 pm | Wish Ball 2015. Featuring Jay Leno, this vibrant evening will be coming to Navy Pier to enrich the lives of hundreds of children with life-threa… Navy Pier Chicago. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-602-WISH |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | 2015 Ruth Page Gala, En Pointe. The evening, hosted by WGN News Anchor Micah Materre, will include two award presentations, live performances by Artist In-Resid… The Union League Club Of Chicago. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 312-427-7800 |
| 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 |
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