February 20, 2016
SATURDAYThe Arts
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz.  A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | Beautiful: 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 pm | Cabaret. Cabaret tells the story of the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightl… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 3:00 pm | Hairspray. 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 |
| 4:00 pm | Midnight Cowboy. Joe Buck escapes his dead-end life in Texas & heads to New York City with dreams of making his fortune as a hustler for wealthy… Lifeline Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-761-4477 |
| 4:30 pm | Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter. Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter tells a time-spanning, multi-generational story that explores how our friendships stay with… The Actors Gymnasium. (Performance). 847-328-2795 |
| 5:00 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 |
| 5:00 pm | Bye 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | ETHEL'S Documerica. A meditation on America's relationship to our land, our resources, and ourselves, Documerica is a multimedia concert that melds… Lund Auditorium at Dominican University. (Arts - Concerts). 708-488-5000 |
| 7:30 pm | Looking 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 |
| 7:30 pm | Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter. Marnie & Phil: A Circus Love Letter tells a time-spanning, multi-generational story that explores how our friendships stay with… The Actors Gymnasium. (Performance). 847-328-2795 |
| 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 | Beautiful: 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 |
| 8:00 pm | Hairspray. 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 pm | Bible 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 pm | Jason Isbell. Performing live in concert with Shovels and Rope. Chicago Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 312-462-6363 |
| 8:00 pm | Cabaret. Cabaret tells the story of the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightl… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Midnight Cowboy. Joe Buck escapes his dead-end life in Texas & heads to New York City with dreams of making his fortune as a hustler for wealthy… Lifeline Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-761-4477 |
| 8:00 pm | Far 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 pm | In 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 |
| 8:30 pm | Bye 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 11:00 am | Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents World Premiere Musical Sparky!. Libby desperately wants a pet, but her mother says she can only have one that doesn't need to be walked, bathed, or fed. So she… Lifeline Theatre. (Kids Theater). 773-761.4477 |
| 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 | Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents World Premiere Musical Sparky!. Libby desperately wants a pet, but her mother says she can only have one that doesn't need to be walked, bathed, or fed. So she… Lifeline Theatre. (Kids Theater). 773-761.4477 |
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- 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 |
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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