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May 7, 2016

SATURDAY

Headliners

3:05 pmChicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals.
MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
6:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

Festivals

9:00 am-
5:00 pm
26th Annual Arts & Crafts Adventure.
Artists & craftsartists from far & near will fill Hodges Park with work they themselves created. Paintings, pottery, glassworks,… Hodges Park. (Festivals - Arts & Crafts Show). 847-991-4748

The Arts

2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
2:00 pmHershey 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 pmAlton Brown Live: Eat Your Science.
The Eat Your Science Tour features Alton Brown and his brand of comedy, talk show antics, and multimedia presentations. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance). 312-384-1502
4:30 pmEvita.
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 pmLate 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 pmHazel - 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 pmThe Concert Chorale presents "Celebrating Mozart".
The University of St. Francis Concert Chorale will present examples of his exuberant, exhilarating and triumphant choral music w… University of St. Francis. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 800-735-7500
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 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 pmHershey 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 pmDreamgirls.
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 pmEvita.
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 pmAlton Brown Live: Eat Your Science.
The Eat Your Science Tour features Alton Brown and his brand of comedy, talk show antics, and multimedia presentations. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance). 312-384-1502
8:30 pmHazel - 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 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

Sports

3:05 pmChicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals.
MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827
6:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
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 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
10:00 amCinderella...After The Ball.
Ever wonder what happens to Cinderella after the Ball? Come witness her quest for happily ever after as she and her besties, Rap… Marriott Theatre. (Kids - Children's Activities). 847-634-0200
10:00 amCharlotte'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 amKid'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
1:00 pmKid'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 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
1:00 pmCharlotte'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

Business

10:00 am-
5:00 pm
The Healthy & Natural Show.
An exhibition where small, local companies that make, distribute, create, etc organic & natural products can showcase their prod… Navy Pier Chicago. (Business - Convention / Expo). 312-595-PIER

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

1:00 pmCheer 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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