December 9, 2016
FRIDAYHeadliners
| 7:30 pm | Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers.  NHL Hockey Game. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-943-7000 |
Festivals
| 4:30 pm- 9:00 pm | ZooLights. This family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. Also… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-742-2000 |
The Arts
| 7:30 pm | Midsommer Flight presents Twelfth Night. Twelfth Night takes the audience to Illyria, where a shipwrecked Viola disguises herself as a boy to work for the Duke Orsino. S… Lincoln Park Conservatory. (Performance - Theater). 312-742-7736 |
| 7:30 pm | Hamilton. A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. 15 year old Christopher has an extraordinary brain but when he is under suspicion for killing his neighbor's dog, he sets out to… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | The Nutcracker. The House Theatre of Chicago once again brings holiday cheer for the whole family with its seventh annual engagement of the all-… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 773-278-1500 |
| 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 | 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 | Singin' In The Rain. American musical set in glitzy, glamorous Hollywood in the 1920s, this story centers on Don Lockwood, a film star who finds love… Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 847-634-0200 |
| 8:00 pm | And Now for the Dancing Pants!. Six choreographers and seven dancers show off to original recordings of popular children's poems to finish up the 14th Season on… Ruth Page Center for the Arts. (Performance - Dance). 312-337-6543 |
| 8:00 pm | Barney The Elf. The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) announces the return of the smash hit with a queer twist Barney the Elf, written by company mem… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336 |
| 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
| 7:30 pm | Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Rangers. NHL Hockey Game. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-943-7000 |
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- 9:00 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | Cocktails and Clay. Imagine happy hour... with clay! Join us at the Hyde Park Art Center for a night of mud-mashing, dance partying and drink speci… Hyde Park Art Center. (Community). 773-324-5520 |
| 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 |
© 1996-2016, MetroGuide.com | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions
EventGuide, EventGuide.Network, EventGuide Chicago, VenueGuide and TheaterGuide are service marks of MetroGuide.com, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
All event information presented is subject to change. Please contact the event organizer directly to verify dates and times.
Keep up with daily holidays and fun days: Free Subscription.
To list an event on EventGuide.com (free): Click Here.
To report an inaccurate event listing: Click Here.
