May 6, 2017
SATURDAYThe Arts
| 1:30 pm | Lyric Opera of Chicago: My Fair Lady.  The charming story of Eliza Doolittle, a young flower seller with a strong Cockney accent, and Professor Henry Higgins, the phon… Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033 |
| 2:00 pm | Comedysportz4kidz. A comedy show just for kids 9 and under! ComedySportz of Chicago. (Performance - Comedic). 773-549-8080 |
| 2:00 pm | Hamilton. A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 2:00 pm | Aladdin. Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he soon finds that the evil has other plans for the lam… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 3:00 pm | Jesus Christ Superstar. This is not just the story of the last 7 days of the greatest idol in history. It's the story of the close friend who tried to s… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 3:00 pm | Mary Poppins. Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700 |
| 3:00 pm | The Other Theatre Company's Threesome. Leila and Rashid, Egyptian-Americans with ties to Cairo, attempt to solve their relationship issues by inviting a relative stran… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336 |
| 4:00 pm | Turn the Page. A magical book transports our young artists and their mentors on a journey through time to World War II and the Civil Rights mov… Adventure Stage Chicago at the Vittum Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-342-4141 |
| 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 |
| 7:00 pm | The 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 pm | Aladdin. Aladdin frees a genie from a lamp, he finds his wishes granted. However, he soon finds that the evil has other plans for the lam… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 7:30 pm | The Joffrey Ballet: Global Visionaries. Featuring: The Miraculous Mandarin - Choreographer: Yuri Possokhov & Music: Bela Bartok and Mammatus - Choreographer: Annabelle… Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. (Performance - Ballet). 312-922-2110 |
| 7:30 pm | Lyric Opera of Chicago: My Fair Lady. The charming story of Eliza Doolittle, a young flower seller with a strong Cockney accent, and Professor Henry Higgins, the phon… Civic Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-419-0033 |
| 7:30 pm | Mary Poppins. Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | Artemisia's Visiting. Visiting is an unflinching exploration of the impact of bipolar disorder on four generations of women and the life-affirming dis… The Edge Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-729-9112 |
| 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 | Hamilton. A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Jesus Christ Superstar. This is not just the story of the last 7 days of the greatest idol in history. It's the story of the close friend who tried to s… Paramount Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 630-896-6666 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Riccardo Muti - Brahms Symphonies 1 & 2. Program includes: Brahms Symphony No. 1 and Brahms Symphony No. 2. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Improbable Fiction. Sharp comedy and affectionate satire characterize this zany play where imagination becomes reality to offer a peek into the crea… McAninch Arts Center. (Performance - Theater). 630-942-4200 |
| 8:00 pm | Marry Me A Little. Two urban singles, each alone in their apartments in the same building, share a Saturday night of sweet fantasies and deep yearn… Stage 773. (Performance - Theater). 773-327-5252 |
| 8:00 pm | Objects In The Mirror. A story of an African refugee's attempts to find peace by exposing a potentially dangerous, lifelong secret. Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-443-3800 |
| 8:00 pm | The Other Theatre Company's Threesome. Leila and Rashid, Egyptian-Americans with ties to Cairo, attempt to solve their relationship issues by inviting a relative stran… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336 |
| 8:00 pm | Hansel and Gretel: How Hansel Came to Be. A performance filled with tap dance, artistic collaboration with David Lee Csicsko, and a vibrantly creative atmosphere, the dan… Fulton Street Collective. (Performance - Dance). 847-477-8386 |
| 8:00 pm | We're Gonna Die. A singer takes the stage, backed by her rock-band compatriots, to share Young Jean Lee's life-affirming show about the one thing… The Den Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-609-2336 |
| 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
| Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees. MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-831-CUBS |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 5:30 pm | Wine Women & Shoes. A Safe Place invites 400 wine and shoe enthusiasts to kick up their heels, sip varietals from some of the country's top winemake… Ravinia Pavilion. (Community - Fundraiser / Benefit). 847-731-7165 |
| 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
| 9:00 am | EmpoweRun 5K Walk/Run. A Safe Place, Lake County's sole provider of services exclusively focused on domestic violence victims and their children, will… Chicago Metro Area. (Health - Fundraiser Walk / Run / Bike). 847-731-7165 |
| 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 |
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