April 21, 2016
THURSDAYHeadliners
| 1:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
The Arts
| 1:30 pm | Hazel - A New Musical. "Hazel" asks the question: can a simple maid debone a turkey, save a marriage, uncover a matter of national security and lead a… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 7:00 pm | West Side Story. Tony meets Maria at a local dance. The chemistry is instantaneous, and for a few hours, there is no race, no hatred, no barriers… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 7:30 pm | Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. The story of Irving Berlin is told in this new theatrical work featuring the composer's most popular and enduring songs. Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-988-9000 |
| 7:30 pm | Dreamgirls. Full of on-stage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls is the story of an up-and-coming 1960s all-female singing group from Chicag… Stage 773. (Performance - Musical). 773-327-5252 |
| 7:30 pm | Bullets Over Broadway. It's the story of a young playwright who, in desperate need of financial backing for his next show, accepts an offer he can't re… PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | One Man Star Wars Trilogy. If you've already seen the movies, read the books and named your first-born Skywalker, Charles Ross' zany take on Star Wars is r… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Theater). 312-642-2000 |
| 8:00 pm | United Flight 232. This brand new play, United Flight 232, is a reflection on how to comprehend tragedy and celebrate human ingenuity in the face o… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-278-1500 |
| 8:00 pm | Evita. Evita tells Eva Peron's passionate and unforgettable true story, and features some of theater's most beautiful songs. Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200 |
| 8:00 pm | Hazel - A New Musical. "Hazel" asks the question: can a simple maid debone a turkey, save a marriage, uncover a matter of national security and lead a… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
Sports
| 1:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
For Children
| 10:00 am | Storytime. 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 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 |
| 10:00 am | Charlotte's Web. Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider name… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Kids Theater). 630-530-8300 |
| 10:30 am | Crystal 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 am | Storytime 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 |
Business
| 10:00 am- 6:00 pm | Chicago Small Business Expo. Small Business Expo brings together thousands of business owners & decision-makers to network, attend business critical workshop… UIC Forum. (Business - Convention / Expo). 212-404-2345 |
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 |
| Flicks and Picks. This monthly discussion brings to Borders, Jeffrey Westoff of the Northwest Herald, to talk about Hollywood's current flicks. Borders. (Community - Club). 815-455-0302 | |
| 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 |
Nightlife
| 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Jazz Nights at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar. The Lockwood Bar, in collaboration with The Wilson/Washburn Trio, is inviting guests and locals alike to entertain the start of… Palmer House Hilton. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-726-7500 |
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