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SATURDAY
November 15, 2008
The Arts
| Call | Blue Man Group.  Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that comb… Briar Street Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 773-348-4000 |
| 11:30 am | Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus "Over The Top". Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus/ Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 1:00 pm | Lang Lang and Friends: Family Concert. Lang Lang and Friends: Family Concert with Lang Lang (Piano), Guo Gan (Erhu), Yang Wei (Pipa), and DaXun Zhang (Bass). Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 2:00 pm- 4:45 pm | Wicked. A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of OZ, makes for t… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 312-902-1400 |
| 2:00 pm | Jersey Boys. Jersey Boys the musical. Bank Atlantic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 2:00 pm | Dirty Dancing. From the hit movie Dirty Dancing, now with more songs and dances. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-384-1502 |
| 3:00 pm | Dublin Carol. Dublin Carol Directed by Amy Morton . Steppenwolf Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1650 |
| 3:30 pm | Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus "Over The Top". Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus/ Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 5:00 pm | Menopause, The Musical. Four women meet at a lingerie sale with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra, AND, night sweats, hot flashes, food b… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 5:00 pm | Mame
. The Broadway Musical "Mame". Drury Lane Theatre at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 7:00 pm | All Time Low. All Time Low performing live with Mayday Parade, The Maine & Every Avenue. House of Blues Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 312-923-2000 |
| 7:00 pm | Lulu. Lulu by Alban Berg. Lyric Opera House. (Arts - Opera). 312-332-2244 |
| 7:30 pm | Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus. Ringling Bros And Barnum & Bailey Circus "Over The Top". Allstate Arena. (Performance - Circus/ Animal Show). 847-635-6601 |
| 7:30 pm | Dublin Carol. Dublin Carol Directed by Amy Morton . Steppenwolf Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-335-1650 |
| 8:00 pm | Menopause, The Musical. Four women meet at a lingerie sale with seemingly nothing in common but a black lace bra, AND, night sweats, hot flashes, food b… Apollo Theater Chicago. (Performance - Musical). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm- 10:45 pm | Wicked. A smash Broadway musical of how the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch came to be in the land of OZ, makes for t… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 312-902-1400 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys. Jersey Boys the musical. Bank Atlantic Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Davy Jones. Former Teen Idol and Monkees star Davy Jones performs live in concert!. The Arcada Theatre. (Arts - Concerts). 630-587-8400 |
| 8:00 pm | Dirty Dancing. From the hit movie Dirty Dancing, now with more songs and dances. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-384-1502 |
| 8:00 pm | Lang Lang and Friends: Dragon Songs. Lang Lang and Friends presents Dragon Songs with Lang Lang (Piano), Guo Gan (Erhu), Yang Wei (Pipa), and DaXun Zhang (Bass). Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Frank Caliendo. Comedian Frank Caliendo performing live. Paramount Arts Centre. (Performance - Comedic). 630-896-6666 |
| 8:00 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm | Grey Gardens. Grey Gardens the musical performance. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 847-679-9501 |
| 8:30 pm | Mame
. The Broadway Musical "Mame". Drury Lane Theatre at Water Tower Place. (Performance - Musical). 312-642-2000 |
| 9:00 pm | Pain Killer Hotel. Pain Killer Hotel performing live with The Victory Gins, Phistine Verona, and King Sparrow. Double Door. (Arts - Concerts). 773-489-3160 |
Business
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | NBC Travel Expo in Chicago. NBC Travel Expos are top of the line consumer travel shows that are high quality, fun and exciting events with a wide range of t… Navy Pier. (Business - Convention / Expo). 310-301-1818 |
Community
| Call | 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 |
| Call | River Works. Mysteries of the Marsh. Learn about the importance of waterways in urban neighborhoods in River Works. Mysteries of the Marsh. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | Mysteries of the Marsh and the Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab. Mysteries of the Marsh and the Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab provide a detailed look at our native wetlands and their residen… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | Wilderness Walk. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna, and sand dune. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | Hands-on Habitat. Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists to explore the secret world of animal homes. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | The Heritage of the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The Heritage of the Chicago Academy of Sciences celebrates the Academy's 150th anniversary with artifacts from our archives and… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | Cranes and Conversations. Jill Metcoff and Diane Farris are photographers and friends who discovered that their homes in Wisconsin and Florida dwell at th… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5111 |
| 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 - I.M.U.. (Community - Self Help). 773-262-1468 |
| 10:00 am- 4:30 pm | Stingray Bay. Cownose rays and southern stingrays are swimming around in a 16,000 saltwater tank. Children and adults can touch them as they s… Brookfield Zoo. (Educational - Science & Nature). 708-688-8000 |
| 10:00 am | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Explore the universe with narration by Liam Neeson. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | In the Dark. Surround yourself with the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of nature's night shift. Explore the intriguing and often uns… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| 10:00 am- 12:30 pm | Being a Chef: Souffles. We demystify this ethereal treat and make it to our timing by chilling, freezing, and making it rise twice! It's a simple matte… Alliance Francaise de Chicago. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-337-1070 |
| 10:00 am | Wearable Recyclables. Learn creative ways to use recycled materials to create your very own jewelry. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Workshop). 773-755-5111 |
| 11:00 am- 12:30 pm | Success Seekers Club of Toastmasters International Kickoff Meeting. Improve effective communication, presentation and leadership skill. Members have multiple opportunities to practice public speak… HRC Community Room. (Community). 773-347-1025 |
| 11:00 am- 3:00 pm | Owl Pellet Dissection. Investigate the remnants of an owl's midnight snack, just like real scientists do. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| 11:30 am | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Explore the universe with narration by Liam Neeson. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:00 pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Explore the universe with narration by Liam Neeson. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 2:00 pm | Watson Adventures' The Field of Screams Scavenger Hunt. Get a whirlwind tour of this treasure chest of natural and cultural wonders as you search for answers to questions. No previous… The Field Museum. (Community). 877-946-4868 |
| 2:30 pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Explore the universe with narration by Liam Neeson. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:00 pm | Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity. Explore the universe with narration by Liam Neeson. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
For Children
| Call | Bunking with the Butterflies Overnight. Explore the Museum and its exhibitions after hours and take part in fun, hands-on science activities and games throughout the Mu… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-755-5111 |
| 9:00 am- 12:00 pm | Open Play Days. Corner Playroom is an indoor play place for kids ages 5 and under. Kids can climb, slide, and play. My Corner Playroom. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121 |
| 10:00 am | Family Coffee and Storytime. Bring the kids for a treat at this storytime event while parents enjoy Barnes and Nobles coffee. Barnes & Noble Booksellers Lincoln Park. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-9004 |
| 11:00 am | Storytime for Children of All Ages. Children of all ages are welcome to hear stories that will spark their curiosity and imagination. Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 773-871-3610 |
| 1:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Kids can create something special to take home. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
Nightlife
| Call | Energy Saturdays Live. Energy 92.7 & 5's Pat Clark will spin the hits and broadcast live every Saturday from Star Bar. $3 u-call-it top shelf drinks fo… Star Bar. (Nightlife - Theme Night). 630-236-0900 |
| 8:30 am- 5:00 am | Private VIP Parties. Don't forget to sign up for your very own Private VIP Party. Remember you can also call to register for a free birthday party he… BAR Chicago. (Nightlife - Parties). 312-654-1120 |
| 7:30 pm- 11:00 pm | Sam Magdal. Sam Magdal's tribute to Sinatra. Warm up indoors from the chill of early winter with a free live jazz performance by some of th… Cafe Pyrenees. (Nightlife - Jazz). 847-362-CAFE |
| 8:00 pm- 10:00 pm | Midwestheartbreakers Male Strip Revue. Come out and enjoy the Ultimate Ladies night event with the incrediable Midwestheartbreakers All Male Revue. The show starts at… Buzz Nightclub. (Nightlife - Adult theme). 866-748-0834 |
| 8:15 pm | The Edge Comedy Club. The Edge Comedy Club is Chicago's newest home for original intelligent up and coming stand up comedy. Wed 8:30 open mic- free, T… Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (Nightlife - Comedy). |
| 10:30 pm | The Edge Comedy Club. The Edge Comedy Club is Chicago's newest home for original intelligent up and coming stand up comedy. Wed 8:30 open mic- free, T… Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (Nightlife - Comedy). |
Sports
| 7:30 pm | Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Pacers. NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
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