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THISWEEK IN CHICAGO

ARTS & THEATER
The Artists of Eastbank Presents: OPEN STUDIOS May 2012 - Artists of Eastbank
Fri
- 1200 W. 35th St. Chicago, IL - 5mi
The Artists of Eastbank Presents: OPEN STUDIOS May 2012 View cutting edge and representative art at the Artists of Eastbank Open Studios the 3rd Friday of the month, May 18, 2012, from 6pm-10pm at th...

Palabra Pura "South of the Border: Way South" - Guild Literary Complex
Wed
- La Bruquena (upstairs) - 2mi
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The Drowsy Chaperone - The Marroit Theatre
thru Jun 27
- The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marri... - 26mi
  THE DROWSY CHAPERONE, a thrilling “musical within a comedy,”debuted on Broadway in 2006 and was an instant sensation, winning seven Drama Desk Awards and five Tony Awards.  Va...

COLOMBIA: TRANSFORMED, ARCHITECTURE = POLITICS - Instituto Cervantes
thru May 27
- 31 W. Ohio St. Chicago, Il - 1mi
  Exhibition Open Tuesday, April 3 – May 27 The Instituto Cervantes of Chicago in collaboration with MAS Studio is proud to present the American premiere of this groundbreaking archite...

THE WIZARD OF OZ - Dury Lane
thru Jun 16
- 100 Drury Lane Oakbrook Terra... - 3mi
  Kyle DeSantis, Executive Producer; Drew DeSantis, Producer; Jason Van Lente, Producer; Abbie DeSantis, Producer & William Osetek, Artistic Director Presents   April 25 through J...

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SOCIAL & CHARITY
An Evening of Hearts & Hugs 2012 - The Danny Did Foundation
Sat
- Misericordia Heart of Mercy T... - 8mi
    You are cordially invited to attend the 3rd Annual Evening of Hearts & Hugs at Misericordia Heart of Mercy This Saturday May 19, 2012! 6-10 pmJoin us as the Danny Did Found...

"Out For Blood" Team Bike Ride For Blood Cancer Research - Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation
thru Sep 12
- Starts at Evanston Township Hi... - 12mi
Join Chicago Blood Cancer Foundation’s “Out For Blood” Team for the North Shore Century Bike Ride on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Every dollars raised by riders will support ly...

A Night of Dessert Stars featuring Food Network’s Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman - YouthBuild Lake County (YBLC)
Sat
- Deerfield Hyatt (1750 Lake Coo... - 24mi
Ace of Cakes, Duff Goldman, will speak about how his path to become a Food Network star and will judge a tasting competition between Chicago-area dessert chefs Photo ops with the ...

Rockin' for Rescue - Trio Animal Foundation
thru May 20
- Double Door 1572 N. Milwaukee... - 2mi
  The Trio Animal Foundation (TAF) is hosting its second annual Rockin’ for Rescue event at the historic Double Door rock club on May 19th. The event will feature live music by Dr....

Children's Oncology Services, Inc. 5th Annual Campfire Ball - Children's Oncology Services
Sat
- Venue One, 1044 West Randolph ... - 3mi
Relive Your Summer Camp Days at Campfire Ball 5th Annual Event to Benefit Children’s Oncology Services, Inc.   Recall your favorite summer camp memories? On May 19, relive tho...

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BUSINESS
The Irish Oak Salutes old World Tradition and Gaelic Cuisine With Contemporary Flair - The Irish Oak
thru Dec 31
- 3511 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL ... - 4mi
  CHICAGO - Voted one of the “Top 10 Best Irish Pubs in the U.S.” by MSNBC in 2010,The Irish Oak, 3511 N. Clark St., is the ideal blend of Old World Irish tradition coupled with a Ch...


CONFERENCES & EXPOS
Youth Anti-Violence Conference - Sisters in the Neighborhood and Gents to Gentleman Mentoring Program
Sat
- Neighborhood United Methodist ... - 12mi
  The NUMC Big Sisters in the Neighborhood and Gents to Gentleman Mentoring Program will host a Youth Anti-Violence Conference. This event will be held on May 19, 2012 at Neighborhood Unite...


FESTIVALS
Art at the Glen Town Center - Amdur Productions
thru Aug 17
- The Glen Town Center 1800 Pat... - 17mi
                          Rated as one of the top fifteen shows in the cou...

Earth & Arbor Day - Homer Glen
Sat
- 16849 S Cedar, Homer Glen, IL - 24mi


EDUCATION
Baby Sleep and Development: A Parent Education Seminar from Smart Love Family Services - Smart Love Family Services
Thu
- The Natalie G. Heineman Smart ... - 5mi
Learn the importance of your infant’s sleep to their well-being and development in “Baby Sleep and Development”, a seminar from Smart Love Family Services.  Help your child to ...


KIDS & FAMILY
XTREME BUGS Opens at Brookfield Zoo - Dominick’s
Sat
- Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Road... - 12mi

XTREME BUGS Exhibit at Brookfield Zoo Opens - Brookfield Zoo
Sat
- 8400 31st Street (1st Avenue a... - 12mi
Brookfield Zoo’s summer exhibit, XTREME BUGS, opens to the public on May 19.  It features live bugs, animatronic bugs and creepy crawly hands-on activities for visitors of all ages.


SPORTS
Chicago Gateway Green Associate Board Cubs Kickoff Party - Chicago Gateway Green
Wed
- Wrigley Rooftops Sheffield Ba... - 5mi
CHICAGO GATEWAY GREEN ASSOCIATE BOARD CUBS KICKOFF PARTYCome mingle with Chicago Gateway Green's Associate Board as they kick off the year with a Wrigley Rooftop party!! Wrigley RooftopsSheffield Base...


OTHER
Honoring the Fallen - Federal Bureau
Tue
- 2111 W Roosevelt, Chicago, IL - 3mi

Summer Nights Classic Car Show Downtown Downers Grove - Downtown Downers Grove
Fri
- Main and Curtiss Street, Downt... - 21mi
All Classic Cars are welcome every Friday on Main St. from Main to Maple 6-9pm. Each week the Featured Car will change. The Featured Car (must be pre-1980) this week: Detroit Big 3 Orphans – P...

WEEKOF MAY21

ARTS & THEATER
Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon - Cirque Shanghai
thru Sep 3
- Navy Pier Pepsi Skyline Stage ... - 1mi
“Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon” will run May 24 - September 3, 2012 (Labor Day), rain or shine, at the Navy Pier® Pepsi® Skyline Stage, the 1,500-seat, canopied, open-ai...

“Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon” - Navy Pier
thru Sep 3
- Navy Pier Pepsi Skyline Stage ... - 1mi
“Cirque Shanghai: Year of the Dragon” will run May 24 - September 3, 2012 (Labor Day), rain or shine, at the Navy Pier® Pepsi® Skyline Stage, the 1,500-seat, canopied, open-ai...

Unnatural Spaces Open Rehearsal - Guild Literary Complex
Thu
- Voice of the City Studio, 3429... - 4mi
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SOCIAL & CHARITY
2012 Superheroes Golf Outing - CASA of DuPage County
Mon
- Arrowhead Golf Club & Banquets - 26mi
Monday, May 21, 2012 Arrowhead Golf Club and Banquets 26W151 Butterfield Road, Wheaton Registration beginning at 10:30 a.m.  Lunch - 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start - 12:00 p.m. Re...

Believe in Kids Dinner - Chicago Youth Centers
Wed
- Four Seasons Hotel Chicago 12... - 1mi
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Bon Appetit - Albany Park Chamber of Commerce
Tue
- Various Albany Park restaurant... - 7mi
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Desmond Clark's "Pro" Bowler Charity Challenge - 88 Wayz Youth Organization
Tue
- 10pin Bowling Lounge 330 N. S... - 1mi
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2012 Catechetical & Youth Ministries Awards Banquet - Office for Catechesis and Youth Ministry, Archdiocese of Chicago
Tue
- Drury Lane 100 Drury Lane Oa... - 18mi
The annual Catechetical and Youth Ministries Awards Banquet honors individuals and groups nominated for their outstanding service and achievement in the areas of catechesis or youth ministry.&nbs...

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CONFERENCES & EXPOS
Shadow Summit for Afghan Women's Rights - Amnesty International USA
Sun
- Swissotel Chicago, 323 E. Wack... - 0mi
  Afghan women's and girls' futures are at grave risk as the U.S. and allied forces make plans to withdraw in 2014. The NATO Summit taking place in Chicago on May 20 & 21 will focus on this ...


FESTIVALS
Airplane Festival - Joliet Park District
Sun
- Joliet Airport 4000 W Jefferso... - 34mi


EDUCATION
OSHO Info Evening – Introducing 3-Week Meditation Intensive Chicago - Inner Metamorphosis University
Sat
- Inner Metamorphosis University... - 9mi


KIDS & FAMILY
The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool Welcomes Families for Informative Open Houses - The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool
Thu
- The Natalie G. Heineman Smart ... - 5mi
In the fall of 2010, Smart Love Family Services opened The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool, a play-based preschool for children ages, 3, 4 and 5 that includes a New Mom’s Group and ...

Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co. - Chicago Trolley and Double Decker Co.
Wed
- Chicago - 5mi
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Company’s acclaimed Hop-On/Hop-Off City Sightseeing tours are the Chicago’s essential overview tour of the city.  Classic red and green trolleys...


MUSIC & CONCERTS
Spring Spectacular - Access Contemporary Music
Sun
- Green Mill 4803 N. Broadway A... - 6mi
Access Contemporary Music host their annual spring concert at the Green Mill, showcasing an exciting and eclectic program of new music! The event will feature works by local Chicago composers based on...

Alice Stuart in Concert - Alice Stuart
Sat
- Hidden Cove, 5336 N Lincoln Av... - 7mi
One of the foremothers of rock and roll, Alice wrote her ownmusic, fronted a male band, and played lead guitar on national and internation...


SOCIAL & ENTERTAINMENT
Tree House Kitten Shower: Celebrate Kittens, Donate Much-Needed Supplies for Kitten Season - Tree House Bucktown Branch
Sun
- 1629 N. Ashland Ave, Chicago, ... - 2mi
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FASHION
1st Annual Fashion Show - Almost Home Foundation
Sun
- The Stonegate 2401 West Higgi... - 25mi
  Almost Home Foundation Invites you to The 1st  Annual Fashion Show Luncheon and Auction To Benefit Almost Home Foundation’s Rescued Dogs and Cats that are in need of additional m...


OTHER
Summer Nights Classic Car Show Downtown Downers Grove - Downtown Downers Grove
Fri
- Main and Curtiss Street, Downt... - 21mi
All Classic Cars are welcome every Friday (except June 22) through August 31st, on Main St. from Main to Maple 6-9pm. Each week the Featured Car will change. The Featured Car (must be pre-1980) this...

WEEKOF MAY28

SOCIAL & CHARITY
Friends of Prentice Fundraising Gala - Friends of Prentice
Sat
- Navy Pier Grand Ballroom 600 ... - 1mi
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BUSINESS
Chicago Neighborhood Tour - Art in Transit: CTA Public Art - Chicago Neighborhood Tours
Fri
- Chicago Cultural Center - 0mi
  Chicago is home to a world renowned collection of public art. On this tour, experience original artworks displayed throughout the Chicago Transit Authority rail system, many of them creat...

Hops & Barley: Pubs & Micro-breweries - Chicago Neighborhood Tours
Sat
- Chicago Cultural Center - 0mi
  Craft beers are all the rage, with Chicago being home to some of the country’s most exciting new microbreweries. Go behind the scenes to witness the secrets of artisanal beer making...

14th Annual Child Care Business Expo - Women's Business Development Center
Sat
- UIC Forum 725 W. Roosevelt Ro... - 1mi
Themed “Shining a Light on the Business Side of Child Care,” and presented in Spanish and English, the Child Care Business Expo provides child care entrepreneurs access to creative solutio...


CONFERENCES & EXPOS
The New York Times College Life Fair - The New York Times
Thu
- Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, 60... - 1mi
An innovative introduction to the full breadth of the college experience, from navigating admissions to academics to campus living, for high school sophomores and juniors. Explore hundreds of exhibito...


FESTIVALS
The Will County Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo - Brilliant Event Planning, Inc.
thru Jun 3
- Inwood Sports Complex 3000 W... - 36mi
  The Will County Home Improvement Expo is being held on June 2-3, 2012, at the Inwood Sports Complex. Attendees will find over hundreds of local and national industry experts who can help get t...

Memorial Day Parade & Picnic - VFW
Mon
- Lisle Station Museum, 921 Scho... - 24mi


KIDS & FAMILY
Daddy Daughter Date Night and Dance - Kohl Children's Museum
Fri
- Kohl Children's Museum 2100 P... - 9mi
Daddies and daughters should get their dancing shoes ready in preparation for an unforgettable pre-Father’s Day celebration. Kohl Children’s Museum will celebrate Father’s Day w...

Lexi's 8th Annual Birthday Bash - The Lexi Kazian Foundation- Helping From Heaven
Sat
- Independence Grove 16500 Buck... - 33mi
JUNE 2, 2012 11:00 - 2:00We are hosting the 8th Annual Lexi's Birthday Bash. This is a free event for children who have special needs and for their families, Therapists and their families.  Clo...


FASHION
2012 Compass to Care Fashion Flash - Compass to Care Childhood Cancer Foundation
Fri
- Loft on Lake 1366 W Lake Stre... - 1mi
WE ARE ROLLING OUT THE FASHION POLICE TAPE FOR YOU! Please join us for Compass to Care's FASHION FLASH Fashion Show featuring Illinois State Troopers who will model all of our spectacular clothing....


OTHER
Summer Nights Classic Car Show Downtown Downers Grove - Downtown Downers Grove
Fri
- Main and Curtiss Street, Downt... - 21mi
All Classic Cars are welcome every Friday, through August 31st (except June 22) on Main St. from Maple to Franklin 6-9pm. Each week the Featured Car will change. The Featured Car (must be pre-1980) ...


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