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SATURDAY
November 7, 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 |
| 2:00 pm | Young Frankenstein. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (Fronkensteen) as he attemp… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Young Frankenstein. This wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend follows bright young Dr. Frankenstein (Fronkensteen) as he attemp… Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 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 |
| Call | Parent University. Tom Atkinson, Financial Services Consultant from Country Financial will provide an overview on topics, such as insurance, retire… Flourish Studios. (Educational - Class). 773-281-8140 |
| 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 |
| 11:30 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 |
| 4:30 pm- 6:00 pm | The Not-So-Funny Situation of Alternative Comix. The Chicago Reader's Michael Miner hosts a summit meeting with Jules Feiffer and Chris Ware to examine the crisis and sift for s… Francis W. Parker School. (Community - Panel Discussion /Forum). 312-494-9509 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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- 12:00 pm | Lululemon Mother/Daughter Beauty & Yoga Event. Join Lululemon and Glory for Girls for a day of inspirational activities for mothers and their daughters including snacks, yoga,… Lululemon Athletica. (Retail - Retail Event). 847-480-1749 |
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