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Halloween
October 31, 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 7:30 pm- 10:00 pm | Pride and Prejudice. Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and her courtship with the wealthy Mr. Darcy. Presented by GreenMan Thea… First United Methodist Church. (Performance - Theater). 630-464-2646 |
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm | The Message Is In The Music (God Is a Black Man Named Ricky. Black Ensemble's new look at an old story, the fight of good against evil and the struggle between love and hate, where the batt… Black Ensemble Theater. (Performance - Theater). 773-769-4451 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 10:00 am | Seminar weekend with a Master Teacher!. Seminar weekend by Father Peter Bowes! It will probably not be what you expect...it will feel real, alive & peaceful. Come exp… Center of Light. (Community - Religious). 312-623-4418 |
| 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 |
| 11:30 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- 3:00 pm | Spooky Pooch Parade. Cleverly costumed canines march the parade route to celebrate the season. Spectators are invited to line the parade route for a… Chicago Botanic Garden. (Community). 847-835-5440 |
| 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 |
| 2:30 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 |
Dining Specials
| 7:00 pm | Tribute to Dean Martin Dinner-Show. A Musical Tribute To Dean Martin starring "Mr. Rat Pack" Frank Lamphere and his live band. Exquisite multi course dinner, unlim… Viand Bar & Kitchen. (Dining - Dinner Show). 312-255-8505 |
Festivals
| 12:00 pm- 3:00 pm | Creatures of the Night. Fruit bats, spiders, owls, and more, make a rare daytime greenhouse appearance. Garfield Park Conservatory. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 312-746-5100 |
| 6:00 pm- 11:00 pm | The Fear Haunted House. The Captain has made strict orders to capture the most feared of creatures known to man and the public has been invited to join… Navy Pier Chicago. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 312-595-PIER |
| 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm | Trails of Terror. experience effects from the perfect storm; turning a small seaside town upside down. Enter if you dare the deserted boardwalk ha… Peterson Park. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 773-262-8658 |
| 7:00 pm- 11:00 pm | Chronicles of the Cursed. Join the carnage, corpses and creatures for the largest Haunted House experience in the Midwest. Brace yourself for phreaks, ph… A Chicago Haunted House Experience. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). |
| 8:00 pm- 2:00 am | Haunted Hotel Halloween Costume Ball. Haunted Hotel Halloween Costume Ball with performer Kaya Jones from the Pussy Cat Dolls as well as Chicago's Top DJ's. Come dol… W Chicago City Center. (Festival - Holiday Event / Party). 312-332-1200 |
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
| 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 |
| 8:00 pm- 12:00 am | Halloween Cruise. Party Cruise, DJ entertainment & dancing to the hottest music, killer drink specials from our cash bar and your first two drinks… Yacht Anita Dee II. (Nightlife - Parties). 312-238-9615 |
| 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
| 9:00 am- 3:00 pm | Pumpkin Farm. Pumpkins of all sizes, pumpkin pies, gourds, haystacks, corn stalks, Indian corn, locally grown roasted sweet corn, cider, and a… The Arboretum of South Barrington. (Retail - Retail Event). 847-426-6200 |
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