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SATURDAY
August 8, 2009
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 |
| 11:00 am | Lollapalooza. Performing Live. Hutchinson Field. (Arts - Concerts). 312-744-3370 |
| 11:00 am- 11:30 am | Yuto Miyazawa at Kidzapalooza. Kidzapalooza is the concert event of the Summer for rock friendly families. Yuto Miyazawa, a Japanese child guitar prodigy in m… Grant Park. (Arts - Concerts). 312-742-7648 |
| 2:00 pm | Cirque Shanghai. Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437 |
| 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 | Jersey Boys. The Broadway Musical Live On Stage. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 2:00 pm | Spring Awakening. The Tony Award winning musical. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 4:00 pm | Cirque Shanghai. Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437 |
| 5:00 pm | Million Dollar Quartet. Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100 |
| 7:30 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Classical Performance. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 847-266-5100 |
| 7:30 pm | Patti LuPone. Performing live. Ravinia Pavilion. (Arts - Concerts). 847-266-5100 |
| 8:00 pm | Cirque Shanghai. Family circus performance Cirque Shanghai. Pepsi Skyline Stage At Navy Pier. (Performance - Circus / Animal Show). 312-791-7437 |
| 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 | Million Dollar Quartet. Million Dollar Quartet performance. Apollo Theater Chicago. (Arts - Concerts). 773-935-6100 |
| 8:00 pm | Marco Antonio Solis. Performing live. Allstate Arena. (Arts - Concerts). 847-635-6601 |
| 8:00 pm | Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Classical Performance. Symphony Center. (Arts - Concert - Classical/Symphony). 312-294-3333 |
| 8:00 pm | Next Beer Is Here! The Cubs Show. What would happen to Wrigley Field and Cubs fans should their beloved beer be taken away? Riotous fans, perennially injured pla… Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 312-773-6000 |
| 8:00 pm | Jersey Boys. The Broadway Musical Live On Stage. Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Spring Awakening. The Tony Award winning musical. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
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 | Gym / German Wheel Classes and Shows. Come on and try the gym wheel with Ciresteem. Worldclass athlete, performer and coach. 10 times World Champion, Cirque du Sole… Alternatives. (Educational - Class). 773-598-5815 |
| 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 |
| 9:00 am | Being a Chef: French Cooking Lessons!. Join us at the Lincoln Park market at 9am where we will shop for organic lamb, ripe tomatoes, delicate French green beans and ea… Alliance Francaise de Chicago. (Community - Cooking Class). 312-337-1070 |
| 9:30 am | Pedal Oak Park Tour. This 90-minute fun and fact-filled bicycle tour takes riders past all 27 Wright-designed structures in Oak Park, the area with t… Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. (Educational - Bike Tour). 708-848-1976 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2:30 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 |
Festivals
| 1:00 pm | Caribbean Fest - Three Day Pass. A three day pass to this years Caribbean Fest. Union Park. (Festival - Music). 312-746-5494 |
For Children
| Call | Kids Bowl Free. Kids ages 15 or younger are entitled to one free game of bowling everyday. Simply visit the Tivoli Bowl and you will receive yo… Tivoli Bowl. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-969-0660 |
| 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 |
| 11:00 am | Disney's Aladdin. Live on stage. Chicago Shakespeare Theater. (Kid's Theater). 312-595-5600 |
| 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. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 708-283-9850 |
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Disney's Aladdin. Live on stage. Chicago Shakespeare Theater. (Kid's Theater). 312-595-5600 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 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… Pub Theater at Fizz Bar. (Nightlife - Comedy). 773-904-8777 |
| 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). 312-733-6000 |
| 9:30 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… Pub Theater at Fizz Bar. (Nightlife - Comedy). 773-904-8777 |
| 10:00 pm | Tommie Sunshine. The acclaimed DJ brings his unique, signature sound to Crimson Lounge. Crimson Lounge. (Nightlife - DJ). 312-923-2473 |
| 10:00 pm | Hey Camp. Performing live in concert. Hard Rock Cafe Chicago. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-943-2252 |
| 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). 312-733-6000 |
Retail Events
| Call | August Special. Peptide Enzyme Resurfacer with an Ultrasound Treatment. True Skin Care Center. (Retail - Retail Event). 312-335-2070 |
| 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Fashion Sustainibility Vintage Sale. Celebrate Sustainability with Heaven gallery's environmentally friendly vintage sale event, where you can find unique clothes an… Heaven Gallery. (Retail - Retail Event). |
| 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Author Sharon McGhee. Author Sharon McGhee will be reading and signing "The PocketBook Monologues." Sharon K. McGhee is the news director for WVON 16… Azizi Books. (Retail - Book, CD Signing). 708-283-9850 |
Sports
| Call | Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Indians. MLB Baseball Game. Times to be announced. U.S. Cellular Field. (Sports - Pro Baseball). 312-674-1000 |
| 12:00 pm- 5:00 pm | Open Bowl. Open bowling, and billards.. Brunswick Bowling Center. (Sports - Billiards). 847-658-9200 |
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