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SATURDAY
December 5, 2009
The Arts
| 9:00 am- 1:00 pm | Burnham Exhibit: Big Plans Come True. Exhibiting main elements of 1909 Burnham Plan of Chicago, emphasizing impact on suburbs. Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Gallery Walk). 630-206-9566 |
| 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 |
| 2:00 pm | The Addams Family. Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth star in this magnificently macabre new show based on the hit TV series. Times and day may vary, p… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (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 |
| 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm | Jane Seymour: A One Woman Show. Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by acclaimed actress and artist Jane Seymour. She will make special… Wentworth Gallery - Woodfield Mall. (Arts - Art Exhibit). 847-995-1190 |
| 5:00 pm | Windy City Performing Arts presents "Winter Wonderland". Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria, Windy City Women's Ensemble wish to welcome you to take a wintry walk with us at our 2009 Holida… Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted. (Arts - Concerts). 773-404-9242 |
| 7:30 pm | Escape To...The Light of the Star. Stirring spirituals, favorite carols and contemporary songs...a cappella cantata by 20th Century composer Benjamin Britten. Mayslake Peabody Estate. (Arts - Concerts). 708-484-3797 |
| 7:30 pm | Games People Play. Games People Play is about the choices you make or don't make and how it affects others. The play is centered around a Jazz / S… Chicago Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Theater). 773-392-5448 |
| 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 | The Addams Family. Nathan Lane and Bebe Neuwirth star in this magnificently macabre new show based on the hit TV series. Times and day may vary, p… Ford Center for the Performing Arts. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 8:00 pm | Windy City Performing Arts presents "Winter Wonderland". Windy City Gay Chorus and Aria, Windy City Women's Ensemble wish to welcome you to take a wintry walk with us at our 2009 Holida… Hoover-Leppen Theatre at Center on Halsted. (Arts - Concerts). 773-404-9242 |
| 9:00 pm | Second Hand Smoke. Sublime Tribute Band. Ages 21+. The Cubby Bear. (Arts - Concerts). 773-327-1662 |
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 |
| 10:45 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 |
| 4:45 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 | Master In Mixology: Whiskey University 101. Learn about and taste the exciting flavors of several small batch bourbon brands while enjoying lessons in mixology from Whiskey… Five Star Bar. (Educational - Class). 312-850-2555 |
Festivals
| Call | Bank of America Winter WonderFest. Come to experience thousands of glistening lights, hundreds of decorated holiday trees, festive candy cane decor and enchanted h… Festival Hall. (Festivals). 312-595-PIER |
Health & Fitness
| 9:00 am- 11:00 am | Santa Shuffle 5K. The race will be held between Lake Shore Drive and Clark Street on a course through the park. Experience the beauty of famous a… Lincoln Park. (Health & Fitness). 847-829-4536 |
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 |
| 11:00 am- 7:00 pm | Mr. & Mrs. Clause Holiday Photos. Children and adults of all ages are sharing in the holiday festivities at Navy Pier by capturing the memory of the holiday seaso… Navy Pier Chicago. (Kid's - Children's Activities). 312-595-PIER |
| 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 |
| 9:00 pm | Boombox. Boombox performing live in concert in this 17 and over show. Bottom Lounge Restaurant. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-666-6775 |
| 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 |
Sports
| 7:00 pm | Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors. NBA Basketball Game. United Center. (Sports - Pro Basketball). 312-455-4000 |
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