April 23, 2016
SATURDAYPassover
Headliners
| 1:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers.  MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
The 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 | 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 2:00 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 |
| 3:00 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 |
| 4:30 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 7:30 pm | The Schola Cantorum and Singing Saints present "Songs of Spring". The ensembles will perform selections by Gabriel Faure, Claude Debussy, George Gershwin, G. B. Martini, and Bela Bartok. University of St. Francis. (Arts - Concerts). 800-735-7500 |
| 7:30 pm- 9:30 pm | International Voices Project. IVP is proud to present the seventh season of play readings by playwrights from around the world. The 2016 engagement's represen… Victory Gardens Theater. (Performance - Staged Reading). 773-871-3000 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 8:00 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 8:30 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 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 1:10 pm | Chicago White Sox vs. Texas Rangers. MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Lester's Dreadful Sweaters. One terrible morning, Cousin Clara presents young Lester with the gift of a hand-knit sweater and it is DREADFUL: shriveled yet… 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 | 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 |
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 |
| 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
| 8:00 am | Race to Wrigley Charity Run. The Chicago Cubs will host the 11th Annual Race to Wrigley Charity Run presented by ATI Physical Therapy. This year's Race to Wr… Wrigley Field. (Health & Fitness). 312-831-CUBS |
| 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 |
Dining Specials
| 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm | The Great American Songbook. The event begins with a cocktail hour followed by a three-course gourmet dinner with choice of entrée and wine service leading t… Palmer House Hilton. (Dining - Dining Specials). 312-726-7500 |
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