March 16, 2017
THURSDAYThe Arts
| 2:00 pm | Lyric Opera of Chicago: Carmen.  Opera has plenty of femmes fatales, but there's only one Carmen. Her allure proves spellbinding as she seduces a hapless corpora… Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033 |
| 7:00 pm | Sweeney Todd. It's just another day in 19th Century England, and Benjamin Barker has returned home. The only thing is, it has been 15 years si… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 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 | Hedwig and the Angry Inch. This genre-bending, fourth-wall-smashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | Skin for Skin. Skin for Skin depicts the biblical Job as a Muslim-American contractor in Baghdad who is suspected of aiding Al-Qaeda. Rivendell Theatre Ensemble. (Performance - Theater). 773-334-7728 |
| 7:30 pm | Destiny of Desire. Story takes place in a small town in Mexico where two baby girls are born - one to poverty, one to privilege and then are secret… Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-443-3800 |
| 8:00 pm | Venus In Fur. Venus in Fur, a two-person play, introduces the audience to an ambitious actress, who may be more than she seems, and the direct… Heartland Studio Theatre. (Performance - Theater). |
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 | Madagascar - A Musical Adventure. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hop Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting peng… Marriott Theatre. (Performance - Children's Theater). 847-634-0200 |
| 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 |
| 7:30 pm | A Wrinkle In Time. Ever since her father vanished under mysterious circumstances, Meg Murray's life has been spiraling out of control. But one dark… Lifeline Theatre. (Kids - Children's Activities). 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 |
| 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 |
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