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December 13, 2015

SUNDAY

Headliners

12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins.
NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex Scheduling. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-2327
2:00 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
6:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks.
NHL Hockey Game. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-455-4000
6:30 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

Festivals

4:30 pm-
9:00 pm
ZooLights.
This family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. Also… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-742-2000
7:00 pm-
9:00 pm
Pet Photos with Santa.
Pet Night is for domestic pets only, and all pets must be leashed or in a carrier. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up af… Gurnee Mills Mall. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party).

The Arts

10:00 amCharlie Brown Christmas - The Musical.
A live performance of the classic children's holiday television show. Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
1:00 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
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
1:00 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
1:00 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
2:00 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
2:00 pmLate 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
2:00 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
2:00 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
3:00 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
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
3:30 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
4:00 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
5:00 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
5:30 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
6:00 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
6:00 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
6:30 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
6:30 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
6:30 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 pmGotta Dance.
The incredible true story of ten determined dreamers who audition to dance at half time for a major NBA team. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700

Sports

12:00 pmChicago Bears vs. Washington Redskins.
NFL Football Game. Game time may be subject to change as part of NFL Flex Scheduling. Soldier Field. (Sports - Pro Football). 847-615-2327
6:00 pmChicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks.
NHL Hockey Game. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-455-4000

For Children

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

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
10:00 amWillow Chicago Weekend Service.
Willow Creek Community Church - Chicago holds their weekly Sunday service. Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Community - Religious). 312-922-2110
12:00 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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