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February 5, 2016

FRIDAY

The Arts

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
National Wet Paint MFA Biennial 2016.
An outlook and an overview of top MFA painting programs in the United States. This growing and highly competitive juried exhibit… Zhou B. Art Center. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-523-0200
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 pmLooking Over The President's Shoulder.
Before Lee Daniels' "The Butler," playwright James Still shared the real-life, inspirational story of Alonzo Fields, grandson of… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336
8:00 pmBye 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 pmHairspray.
Tracy Turnblad is a plus-size teen with plus-size hair, and she has one big plus-size dream - to dance her way onto Baltimore's… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666
8:00 pmBible Bingo.
The audience shares stories about religion in society while playing seven games of Bingo and winning prizes. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000
8:00 pmBye Bye Birdie.
It's the late 1950's and teenagers from across the United States are going crazy for the handsome rock star, Conrad Birdie. Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
8:00 pmFar From Heaven.
Set in 1957 suburban Connecticut, Cathy Whitaker seems to be the picture-perfect wife to popular and handsome executive Frank an… Stage 773. (Performance - Theater). 773-327-5252
8:00 pmIn A Word.
A gripping and poetic new work from the author of Victory Gardens' acclaimed production Samsara. Fiona (Mary Winn Heider) must s… Strawdog Theatre Company. (Performance - Theater). 866-811-4111
10:00 pmBye 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

For Children

8:00 am-
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
10:00 am
&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

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-
8:00 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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