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SATURDAY
September 26, 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 |
| Call | Dave Matthews Band. Performing live in concert. First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. (Arts - Concerts). 708-614-1616 |
| 10:00 am- 5:30 pm | Uncertain Times. New Paintings by Amy Casey. Artist Reception: Friday, September 11th, 5:30 - 7:30pm. Zg Gallery. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 312-654-9900 |
| 10:00 am- 5:00 pm | Alice Dubois: Evolution. Alice Dubois' beautiful show, Evolution, will be on display at Flourish Studios' Envision Gallery from August 31 - September 27,… Flourish Studios. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 773-281-8140 |
| 1:00 pm | Richard III. By William Shakesphere. Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-595-5656 |
| 2:00 pm | Jersey Boys. The story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sens… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 5:00 pm | Cabaret. Live showing of the musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 5:00 pm | Saints & Sinners!. Meet Mother Superior, her ruler is quick, her aim is right-on. She wants to know who in the audience is a saint and who are the… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Show Comedy). 312-988-9000 |
| 7:00 pm | Down. Performing Live. The Pearl Room. (Arts - Concerts). 708-479-5356 |
| 7:30 pm | Richard III. By William Shakesphere. Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-595-5656 |
| 7:30 pm | Mikhail Baryshnikov. Mikhail Baryshnikov and Ana Laguna "Three solos and a Duet". Harris Theater for Music and Dance. (Performance - Dance). 312-334-7777 |
| 7:30 pm | Built to Spill. Performing Live. The Vic Theater. (Arts - Concerts). 312-472-0449 |
| 8:00 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 |
| 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 story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sens… Bank of America Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Richard III. By William Shakesphere. Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. (Performance - Theater). 312-595-5656 |
| 8:30 pm | Cabaret. Live showing of the musical. Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. (Performance - Musical). 630-530-8300 |
| 9:00 pm | Clutch. Performing Live. Smart Bar. (Arts - Concerts). 773-549 0203 |
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. 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| Call | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Call | National Geographic Crittercam: The World Through Animal Eyes. Watch a great white shark capture its prey, follow penguins glide beneath the ice, and take an ocean voyage with seals through C… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
| Call | Smart Eating for Busy People Cooking Demo & Workshop. Join Suzanne Monroe from Real Life Food for this cooking demo and workshop. You'll discover easy tips for getting back on track… Whole Foods Market. (Community - Cooking Demostration). 312-587-0648 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 10:45 am | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 10:45 am | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 11:00 am- 1:00 pm | Mad as Hell Doctors LIVE!. A group of Mad as Hell physicians furious about the state of health care, have hit the road in an RV on a cross country trip to… UIC College of Pharmacy. (Community - Town Hall Meeting). |
| 11:30 am | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 11:30 am | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 12:15 pm | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 12:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:00 pm | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:30 pm | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 1:45 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 2:00 pm- 5:00 pm | The Art of Manifesting Your Dreams. This workshop series will enable you to give direction to your intentions, actions, experiences and perceptions in such a way th… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Educational - Workshop). 773-262-1468 |
| 2:30 pm | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure. Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 2:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 3:15 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 3:30 pm | 3D Universe: A Symphony. This video suite blends breathtakingly beautiful astronomical images with the music 'Pictures at an Exhibition' composed by Muss… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:00 pm | IBEX: Search for the Edge of the Solar System. Join scientists who are investigating the boundary between our Solar System and the rest of our galaxy. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:45 pm | Fly Me to the Moon 3-D Space Show. Blast off on a space adventure with three starry-eyed houseflies and the crew of Apollo 11. Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 4:45 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 5:30 pm | Cosmic Collisions. Take a trip through space to explore the hypersonic impacts that drive the continuing evolution of the Universe. Narrated by aw… Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 312-922-STAR |
| 6:00 pm | Chicago Chef Battle. Featuring Chef Jill Barron of Mana Food Bar, Chef Ben Sheagren of Hopleaf, and Chef Jared Van Camp of Old Town Social. You're t… Catalyst Ranch. (Community - Cooking Competition). 312-948-4600 |
Festivals
| 11:00 am- 10:00 pm | Oktoberfest Chicago. Join us for beer, brats, music and fun at St. Alphonsus' Annual Oktoberfest, one of the original premier festivals in Chicago! . St. Alphonsus Church. (Festivals). 773-665-4682 |
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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 708-283-9850 |
| 12:00 pm | The Hundred Dresses. Wanda Petronski speaks strangely, has a funny last name, and lives in the wrong part of town. Who would believe she has a close… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Children's Theater). 312-988-9000 |
| 1:00 pm | Kid's Storytime at Deerfield's Borders. A weekly storytime event featuring the latest and greatest children's stories. Borders. (Kid's - 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. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
| 3:00 pm | The Hundred Dresses. Wanda Petronski speaks strangely, has a funny last name, and lives in the wrong part of town. Who would believe she has a close… Royal George Theatre. (Performance - Children's Theater). 312-988-9000 |
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 |
| 2:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Five Rounds in Uptown Pub Crawl. Spend the afternoon pub crawling with your friends through the coolest bars in Uptown. Start at Bridgeview Bank and get your cr… Bridgeview Bank Uptown. (Nightlife - Pub Crawl). 773-878-1184 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Retail Events
| 2:00 pm- 6:00 pm | Shree Moni Footwear Trunk Show. Shree Moni Footwear Collection to reveal the Mona Lisa, a fall transitional piece, at the Sensual Steps Salon Private Trunk Sho… Sensual Steps Salon. (Retail - Retail Event). 866-984-5854 |
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