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December 30, 2015

WEDNESDAY

Headliners

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

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

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 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 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
1:30 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
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
2:00 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
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 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
2:00 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
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
7:00 pmJohn Oliver.
Performing his stand up routine live. Chicago Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-462-6363
7:00 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
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
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
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
10:00 pmJohn Oliver.
Performing his stand up routine live. Chicago Theatre. (Performance - Comedic). 312-462-6363

Sports

1:00 pmThe Harlem Globetrotters.
Bring the whole family for some high-flying action and non-stop excitement from your favorite Globetrotters - Big Easy, Flight T… Allstate Arena. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 847-635-6601
7:00 pmChicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers.
NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000

For Children

9:00 am-
4:00 pm
The Actors Gymnasium Winter Camp - Session B.
Each day begins with a warm-up, followed by training and workshops in circus, drama, and movement. Students learn circus and aer… The Actors Gymnasium. (Kids - Children's Activities). 847-328-2795
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
10:30 amChildren's Story Hour.
Every Wednesday, little ones can visit the Borders Book Store to listen to a variety of stories in the children's book section. Borders. (Kids - Children's Activities). 312-266-8060
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 pmStudio 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
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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