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April 8, 2017

SATURDAY

Headliners

1:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. Guaranteed Rate Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

The Arts

2:00 pmComedysportz4kidz.
A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080
2:00 pmHamilton.
A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
2:00 pmDestiny 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
3:00 pmMary Poppins.
Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
4:00 pmSix Stories Tall.
Drums and DJs. Monsters and mysteries. Victory. Join a legion of young heroes battling villains, saving the underdog, and once a… Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-342-4141
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
7:00 pmThe Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz.
The Great and Terrible Wizard of Oz, adapted from L. Frank Baum's book by The House Theatre Company Member Phillip Klapperich an… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 773-278-1500
7:30 pmNew Philharmonic: David Taylor - Encore.
Overwhelming audience requests for the return of CSO assistant principal violinist David Taylor made him an easy choice to close… McAninch Arts Center. (Arts - Concerts). 630-942-4200
7:30 pmMary Poppins.
Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
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 pmHamilton.
A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
8:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Charles Dutoit - Prokofiev.
Program includes: Stravinsky Funeral Song [United States Premiere]; Dvorak Cello Concerto and Prokofiev Symphony No. 5. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
8:00 pmKing of The Yees.
King of the Yees is an offbeat and electric joy ride about living in the contemporary world while honoring one's rich ancestral… Owen Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-443-3800
8:00 pmBorn Ready.
Marion Kroft, an aging former child film actor turned variety show star in the 1950s, is desperate to get back into the public's… The Factory Theater. (Performance - Musical).
8:00 pmDestiny 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
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

1:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Minnesota Twins.
MLB Baseball Game. Guaranteed Rate Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000
7:00 pmChicago Wolves vs. Iowa Wild.
AHL Hockey Game. Allstate Arena. (Sports - Hockey). 847-635-6601
8:00 pmNCAA Frozen Four.
Division I Men's Ice Hockey Championship. United Center. (Sports - Hockey). 312-943-7000

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 amMadagascar - 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
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
11:00 amGiggle, Giggle, Quack.
Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents Giggle, Giggle, Quack; a family musical based on the book by Doreen Cronin and illustrated… Lifeline Theatre. (Kids Theater). 773-761-4477
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 pmGiggle, Giggle, Quack.
Lifeline Theatre's KidSeries presents Giggle, Giggle, Quack; a family musical based on the book by Doreen Cronin and illustrated… Lifeline Theatre. (Kids Theater). 773-761-4477
4:00 pm
&8:00 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
1:00 pm-
3:00 pm
Circus Open House.
If you've ever been interested in circus but haven't yet given it a try, this open house is for you. Come see the space, meet ou… The Actors Gymnasium. (Educational - Open House and Fairs). 847-328-2795
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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