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December 10, 2015

THURSDAY

Headliners

12:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this Charles Dickens' cl… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
7:00 pmChicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000
7:30 pmA Christmas Carol.
Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this Charles Dickens' cl… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800

The Arts

10:00 amA Christmas Carol.
A traditional holiday classic. Young audiences will be amazed by the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to find the meani… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
12:00 pmA Christmas Carol.
Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this Charles Dickens' cl… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
1:00 pmElf.
Straight from everyone's favorite holiday movie and Broadway comes Buddy the Elf in his larger than life quest from the North Po… Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
1:30 pmIrving Berlin's White Christmas.
The merry and bright stage production based on the classic silver screen romantic comedy. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
3:00 pmThe Christmas Schooner.
The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to f… Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
7:00 pmKlove Presents: Klove Christmas.
Featuring performances by: 10th Avenue North, Natalie Grant, Sidewalk Prophets and Danny Gokey. Rosemont Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 847-671-5100
7:00 pmA Christmas Story.
It's a story filled with laughs, dreams, warmth and family. It's the story of nine-year-old Ralphie Parker growing up in middle-… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666
7:30 pmA Christmas Carol.
Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future in this Charles Dickens' cl… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-443-3800
7:30 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
7:30 pmBeautiful: The Carole King Musical.
Tells the inspiring true story of Carole King's rise to stardom. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
7:30 pmThe Lion King.
Disney's Tony Award winning musical about Simba, a young cub, and his journey from childhood to adulthood and eventually the thr… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502
7:30 pmPotted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and Jeff.
The play takes the audience on the ultimate challenge of condensing, or "potting", all seven Harry Potter books into 70 madcap m… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
8:00 pmLong Christmas Ride Home.
Past, present and future collide for a troubled family on a snowy Christmas Eve when their car spins out of control after a disa… Strawdog Theatre Company. (Performance - Theater). 866-811-4111
8:00 pmThe Other Theatre Company Presents Barney The Elf.
Yando Lopez and Chicago drag queen sensation Dixie Lynn Cartwright star in this musical parody of Elf. After Santa Claus retires… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Musical). 773-404-7336
8:00 pmThe Christmas Schooner.
The whole family will enjoy this heart-warming story of the first Christmas tree ship and the family who risked their lives to f… Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
8:00 pmElf.
Straight from everyone's favorite holiday movie and Broadway comes Buddy the Elf in his larger than life quest from the North Po… Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200
8:00 pmIrving Berlin's White Christmas.
The merry and bright stage production based on the classic silver screen romantic comedy. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300

Sports

7:00 pmChicago Bulls vs Los Angeles Clippers.
NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000

For Children

10:00 amStorytime.
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 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
10:00 amSeussical.
Dr. Seuss characters are lovingly brought to life with the Cat in the Hat, Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and… Marriott Theatre. (Kids Theater). 847-634-0200
10:30 amCrystal 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 amStorytime 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
4:00 pm-
10:00 pm
Ice Skating at Lincoln Park Zoo.
The rink at the Farm-in-the-Zoo welcomes skaters of all ages. Bring your own skates or rent a pair at the Farmhouse, and warm up… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Community). 312-742-2000
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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