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August 18, 2018

SATURDAY

Headliners

6:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals.
MLB Baseball Game. Guaranteed Rate Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

Festivals

11:00 am-
9:00 pm
Glenwood Avenue Arts Fest.
The Fest includes a street art fair with over 140 artist-vendors, and live entertainment on three outdoor stages featuring over… Chicago Metro Area. (Festivals).

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. CIBC Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
2:00 pmHeartbreak Hotel.
The tender story of Elvis Presley in the early years of his career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever cha… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
3:00 pmSide by Side with the Chicago Philharmonic.
Students and community members are invited to bring their instruments and collaborate with Chicago Philharmonic musicians in reh… Hamilton Park. (Arts - Concerts). 312-747-6174
3:30 pm-
8:00 pm
Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists Announces Confest 2018: Revolutionary Acts.
Engaging attendees and the Chicago community in critical theater and dialogue regarding the intersection of art, leadership and… Victory Gardens Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-871-3000
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
5:00 pmCat On A Hot Tin Roof.
A birthday party brings a family's skeletons to the surface as each one fights over the bones. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is well kno… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
7:30 pmPearl Jam.
Performing live in concert. Wrigley Field. (Arts - Concerts). 312-831-CUBS
7:30 pmHeartbreak Hotel.
The tender story of Elvis Presley in the early years of his career as he and Sam Phillips create the music that will forever cha… Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000
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. CIBC Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700
8:30 pmCat On A Hot Tin Roof.
A birthday party brings a family's skeletons to the surface as each one fights over the bones. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is well kno… Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300
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

6:10 pmChicago White Sox vs. Kansas City Royals.
MLB Baseball Game. Guaranteed Rate Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000

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
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
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

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
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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