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May 18, 2017

THURSDAY

Headliners

1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827

The Arts

2:00 pmObjects 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
3:00 pmMary Poppins.
Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
7:00 pmJesus 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
7:00 pmLyric 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
7:00 pmInternational Voices Project 2017 Sweden Performance.
From Sweden, IVP presents Jonas Hassen Khemiri's [almost equal to], directed by Anna Bahow and translated by Rachel Willson-Bro… Instituto Cervantes. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1996
7:30 pmHamilton.
A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
7:30 pmAladdin.
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 pmObjects 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
7:30 pmMary Poppins.
Disney's 1964 film Mary Poppins the musical. Mercury Theater. (Performance - Musical). 312-325-1700
7:30 pmLittle Miss Sunshine.
From the Tony Award-winning team of James Lapine and William Finn comes Little Miss Sunshine, a musical comedy about one modern… The Edge Theater. (Performance - Musical). 773-729-9112
8:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Jakub Hrusa - Smetana's Ma vlast.
Program includes: Smetana Ma vlast. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical / Symphony). 312-294-3333
8:00 pmImprobable 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 pmMarry 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 pmThe 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 pmThe Night Season.
When the tiny, seaside hometown of W.B. Yeats gets occupied by an English film crew making his biopic, the Kennedys figure givin… The Factory Theater. (Performance - Theater).
8:00 pmWe'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

Sports

1:20 pmChicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds.
MLB Baseball Game. Wrigley Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 773-404-2827

For Children

10:00 amStorytime.
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 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
10:30 amCrystal 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 amStorytime 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

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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