Chicago Events July 11, 2009
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| Concerts 15611 | Live BluesFamilies are welcome to enjoy the sounds of the Gloria Shannon Blues Band every Saturday night in a small, intimate setting. No alcohol is served at "Down in the Basement," and no smoking is allowed. http://www.bluechicago.com Ongoing Each Sat 9/15/01 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 8pm-12m Cost: Adults $5; Children (under 12) free |
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| Exhibits 443795 | Animal HousesFamilies can see, touch, and explore 11 human-scaled, whimsically-imaginative Animal Houses in Morton's wetland, woodland, and prairie ecosystems. The gigantic interactive homes, designed by professional artists, help kids experience life as an animal and understand why trees are important to the survival of animal habitats. The "Animal Tram," operating daily through August, takes visitors on a two-hour tour of the houses, stopping for 20 minutes each at the woodlands, wetlands, and prairie. Tickets are $9 for adults and $8 for children. 630.725.2066 http://www.mortarb.org Ongoing Daily 5/22/09 - 11/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During arboretum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 434198 | Color PlayAdults and children visiting the Color Play exhibit can play with colors through whole-body experiences and hands-on interactivities. Exhibit highlights include a Color Play House, an Ultraviolet Light Room, Color Dance, and a Neon Swirl. 847.832.6600 http://www.koh... rensmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/19/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: During museum hours. Cost: Free with museum admission |
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| Exhibits 429585 | Block PartyA kid-sized block party, inspired by traditional summer events, is an interactive experience that encourages creative play. 312.527.1000 http://www.chi... rensmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 5/30/09 - 9/7/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 411082 | Real PiratesReal Pirates, a new National Geographic exhibition, showcases treasure chests of jewelry, arsenals of weaponry, and a full-size replica of the Whydah, a ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod more than 250 years ago - and took all of these priceless artifacts down with it! 312.922.9410 http://www.fieldmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 2/25/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Adults $22; Seniors & Students $19; Children $12 (includes museum admission) |
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| Exhibits 408104 | Lincoln TreasuresThis family-friendly exhibition commemorates the accomplished life and tragic death of Abraham Lincoln and features many of the museum's prized Lincoln artifacts, including his pocket watch, desk, piano, and the bed in which he died. 312.642.4600 http://chicagohistory.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 405900 | Cyberchase: The Chase Is OnCreated by the Children's Museum of Houston, Cyberchase: The Chase Is On is a one-of-a-kind, interactive exhibit based on the PBS Kids Go! math mystery cartoon, Cyberchase. The exhibit puts kids in the roles of the heroes, thwarting the TV show's villain, Hacker, by utilizing math and critical thinking skills. Activities include a wheel of fortune, computer games, hands-on puzzles, and much more. Plus, kids can meet the "cyberbird" sidekick, Digit. http://www.chi... rensmuseum.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-12 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 403566 | Harry Potter: The ExhibitionMuggles and wizards alike can enjoy an up-close and personal look at authentic artifacts displayed in elaborate settings inspired by locations from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - including the Gryffindor common room, Hagrid's hut, and the Great Hall. Visitors can also get their first glimpse at items from the next film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, which is scheduled to open in theaters on July 17. Admission to the exhibit requires a timed-entry ticket. Purchase in advance, as the showings are quite likely to sell out quickly. http://www.msichicago.org Ongoing Daily 4/30/09 - 9/27/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Adults $26; Seniors $25; Children (3-11) $19, (0-2) free |
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| Exhibits 398724 | Take Your Time: Olafur EliassonTake your time: Olafur Eliasson is the first comprehensive survey in the United States of works by Olafur Eliasson, whose immersive environments, sculptures, and photographs elegantly recreate the extremes of landscape and atmosphere in his native Scandinavia. 312.280.2660 http://www.mcachicago.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/09 - 9/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 398725 | Italian Art between Tradition and RevolutionAn exhibition explores Italian art and creativity from the late 1960s to the present. 312.280.2660 http://www.mcachicago.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 10/25/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 393457 | Burnham 2.0The year 2009 marks the centennial of Daniel Burnham's landmark 1909 Plan of Chicago. Burnham 2.0: A Patchwork Plan for the High-Speed Rail City features entries for a design competition inspired by the plan envision Chicago as a hub for high-speed rail and demonstrate the lasting impact of Burnham's work. 312.642.4600 http://chicagohistory.org Ongoing Daily 11/8/08 - 12/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 385206 | One World, One Sky: Big Bird's AdventureBased on the popular children's television show, Sesame Street, One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure features Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu. The planetarium show - which makes its US debut at the Adler - was developed in conjunction with the Beijing Planetarium to foster cross-cultural appreciation and provide an age-appropriate introduction to astronomy for children. 312.922.STAR http://www.adlerplanetarium.org Ongoing Daily; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-8 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Adults $15-$19; Children $14-$15, (3 & under) free; includes museum admission |
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| Exhibits 508523 | B Like BurnhamLocated in the Santa Fe building, where Daniel Burnham's city plan for Chicago was developed, the exhibition features images of Burnham, his family, and highlights of his career as an architect and city planner. Families can learn about Burnham's progression from failing college entrance exams to planning The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 and creating the 1909 Plan of Chicago. And don't miss the Chicago Model City exhibit, which features a huge scale model of Chicago. http://www.architecture.org Ongoing Daily 6/21/09 - 11/20/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Free |
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| Exhibits 369272 | Daniel Burnham's Plan of ChicagoA preview of the citywide celebration of the Burnham Plan Centennial that begins in January, Daniel Burnham's Plan of Chicago presents 32 illustrations from the Department of Architecture and Design's collection in five separate and insightful rotations. The exhibition offers an extraordinary opportunity to view these historically significant and artistically exceptional documents that, because of their fragility, are rarely displayed publicly. 312.443.3600 http://www.artic.edu Ongoing Daily 9/6/08 - 12/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 502773 | Picture Perfect: Art from Caldecott Award BooksAn exhibition shines a spotlight on 17 books that have received a Caldecott Medal or Honor Award for illustration between 2006 and 2009. The featured artworks offer a world of different media for families to explore, including watercolor, oil, woodblock prints, scratchboard, collage, ink, and pencil drawings. Parents and children can compare the original art to the works on the printed page to see how color, size, and texture change when art is reproduced in a book. The exhibition is located in both the Family Room in the Ryan Education Center and Gallery 10, and picture books are available for families to read in each space. Featured artists include Brian Collier, Marla Frazee, Beth Krommes, David McLimans, Jon J. Muth, Kadir Nelson, Beckie Prange, Marjorie Priceman, Chris Raschka, Laura Vaccaro Seeger, Brian Selznick, Uri Shulevitz, Peter Sis, Melissa Sweet, David Wiesner, and Mo Willems. 312.443.3600 http://www.artic.edu Ongoing Daily 5/9/09 - 11/8/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 309071 | Chic Chicago: Couture TreasuresThe museum presents a rare opportunity to see 50 of the greatest couture pieces from its acclaimed costume collection spanning from 1878 through 1996 by designers such as Gianni Versace, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, Jeanne Lanvin, Charles Frederick Worth, Comme des Garçons, Charles James, and more. 312.642.4600 http://chicagohistory.org Ongoing Daily 9/27/08 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 583686 | Dinosaurs Alive!Dinosaurs Alive!, located adjacent to Children's Zoo, gives kids a chance to get up close and personal with dinosaurs ranging from a 4-foot-tall "baby" to adult-size species. Life-size replicas include the Stegosaurus, three-horned Triceratops, flying Pteranodon, and the ever-popular meat-eating Tyrannosaurus rex. An interactive dig site, located on the zoo's East Mall, features two 4-foot by 8-foot raised shallow sandboxes, allowing junior paleontologists to unearth replica fossils of the Shunosaurus and Yangchuanosaurus dinosaurs. 708.485.0263 http://www.brookfieldzoo.org Ongoing Daily 4/28/09 - 10/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During zoo hours Cost: Adults $5; Children $3 |
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| Fairs & Festivals 517500 | Esperanza SummerfestEsperanza's annual fundraiser features pony rides, inflatable slides, face painting, barn dancers, live music, food and summer drinks, a silent auction, and games and prizes. Raffle prizes include a mountain bike, a portable DVD player, and more. Tickets (25 cents/ticket) are required to participate in most of the activities. http://www.esp... tyservices.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-3pm Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Fairs & Festivals 513946 | Family Fish FestivalFamilies are invited to learn about native and non-native fish, catch a fish, hear fishy stories, and make a fish craft to take home. http://www.chi... rkdistrict.com 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: 9am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 438424 | Rock Around the BlockThe 3600 block of Lincoln Avenue comes alive with artisans and crafts vendors, a wide variety of great food, and an array of street performers. The festival's Family Area features a Story Bus, games, and entertainment for little rockers in the house. http://www.starevents.com Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Sat 12n-10pm; Sun 12n-9pm Cost: $5 suggested donation |
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| Fairs & Festivals 519802 | West FestThe 2009 West Fest features local art, craft, and retail vendors; cutting edge local bands and DJs; a Pet Fest area; and concessions. Featured musical acts include Rock and Roll Dad and the Schnozberries. Kid Fest (on Wolcott & Rice) features family programming and live kid music on the Adventure Stage Chicago Stage, crafts, pony rides, bounce houses, face painting, and more. The festival is held on Chicago Avenue between Damen and Wood streets. http://www.westfestchicago.com Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-10pm Cost: $5 suggested donation |
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| Fairs & Festivals 517476 | Irish American Heritage FestivalThe 24th annual Irish American Heritage Festival features three days of music on four stages; demonstrations of Irish instruments, dances and sing-alongs; Irish and American food; dozens of vendors and artisans selling Irish clothing, music, and jewelry; a Mashed Potato Eating Contest; an Irish-American Idol Contest for teens ages 12 to 18; and a children's area with a moonwalk, face painters, picnic games, and other attractions for a small daily fee. 773.282.7035 http://irishfestchicago.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-12m; Sat 12n-12m; Sun 12n-11pm Cost: Adults $14; Seniors $7; Children (under 12) free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 493433 | Chicago Folk & Roots FestivalThe two-day Folk & Roots Festival returns to Welles Park for an open-air celebration of music. The Kids Tent features a wide range of family-friendly performances and interactive dance classes, including Wiggleworms (12n, both days), a Cowpoke Sing-along with Annie (1:40pm Sat) and West African Drumming with Taylor (2:45pm Sun). Check the website for a complete schedule of events. 773.728.6000 http://www.oldtownschool.org Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-10pm Cost: Free admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 494086 | Family Fun Festival: Wiggleworms!Instructors from the Old Town School of Folk Music lead activities on the Family Fun Performance Stage, including singing, finger games, circle dances, and the chance to play rhythm instruments especially designed for little hands. On the park's Chase Promenade North. http://www.millenniumpark.org Ongoing Daily 6/10/09 - 9/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-5 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 494106 | Family Fun Festival: Circus Carnival WeekKids can juggle, stilt walk, or paint their faces like clowns. Over the weekend (July 11-12), the Great Performers of Illinois Festival stop by with Abraham Lincoln (a costumed character, needless to say) to celebrate all things Illinois - as part of the park's Family Fun Festival. http://www.millenniumpark.org Ongoing Daily 7/6/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free |
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| Fairs & Festivals 503120 | Jeff FestTwo days of continuous live music, tastings from some of the area's oldest and most popular restaurants, activities for kids, and great shopping provided by the area's wide variety of merchants. At Higgins Road and Milwaukee Avenue. Public transportation is recommended - the Blue Line "L" stops in Jefferson Park. http://www.chicagoevents.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/11/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: Fri 6pm-10:30pm; Sat 12n-10:30pm Cost: Inexpensive |
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| Films 516465 | The Jonas Brothers (G)The library screens The Jonas Brothers Concert Experience (G) as part of its Kid Flicks series. No advance registration is required. 847.965.4220 http://www.webrary.org Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/13/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 4pm Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 509335 | Theatre-Hike: Charlotte's WebNature buffs can combine a healthy hike though the arboretum with an outdoor production based on EB White's beloved tale about a pig named Wilbur and his spider-mentor, Charlotte. Purchase tickets in advance. 630.725.2066 http://www.mortonarb.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 7/4/09 - 8/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 3pm-5:30pm Cost: $15-$25 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 307779 | Sugar from the SunBuilt in the former Sweet House, this ground-breaking immersion experience plunges visitors into the life of the Conservatory's tropical collection – from mangos and bananas to oranges and papayas. Visitors use all five senses to experience how a plant uses air, water and light to make sugar - the energy source not only for plants, but for all life on earth. 773.638.1766 http://www.gar... nservatory.org Ongoing Daily 3/1/08 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Cost: Adults $5; Children free |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 273733 | Open Depot Collection DisplaySpertus Museum's storage and display area, called the depot, houses and presents approximately 1,500 objects from the museum's 15,000-piece collection. Visitors can examine cross-cultural influences on the development of Jewish objects, as well explore as ethical and historical issues surrounding the acquisition and display of culturally sensitive collections. 312.322.1700 http://www.spertus.edu Ongoing Daily 11/30/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 260942 | XanaduXanadu, a huge, woven-wood sculpture by internationally-acclaimed artist Patrick Dougherty, offers an excellent place to contemplate the changing of the seasons. Check out how the shortening sunlight and cooler nights have changed your perception, and join the kids by running in and out of the many portals. 630.968.0074 http://www.mortonarb.org Ongoing Daily 5/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-8 Time: Daily, 7am-7pm or sunset, whichever is earlier Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 283248 | Story TimeHear stories from award-winning picture books in a drop-in storytelling session in the Kraft Education Center. 312.8577176 http://www.artic.edu Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 1/1/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 12n-12:30pm Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 94262 | Children's Story HourListen to stories at this UIC location. 312.413.2665 http://www.barbarasbookstore.com Ongoing Each Mon, Sat 8/27/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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| Ongoing Storytimes 92210 | StorytimeFamilies can enjoy Storytime for children of all ages. 773.871.3610 Ongoing Each Sat 5/21/05 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am Cost: Free |
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