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| Jan 1st, 2012 (Sun) -- Apr 8th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Skating in the Sky at John Hancock Observatory
This winter, treat yourself to a truly memorable experience at the John Hancock Observatory and skate on the world's highest ice rink! At over 1,000 feet above street level, the John Hancock Observatory's 900 square foot indoor ice rink offers unparalleled views of Chicago's famous skyline and surrounding cityscape. Each session lasts 25 minutes and you're welcome to bring your own skates or rent a pair onsite for $1. Beginners can even learn how to skate from Chicago Blackhawks Youth Hockey coaches at three half-hour sessions offered FREE with admission every Monday.
Dates:
Jan 1, 2012 - Apr 8, 2012
Hours:
Daily, 9 am - 11 pm;
Last entry of the day at 10 pm daily;
Beginner's skating lessons on Mondays at 4:30 pm, 5 pm, and 5:30 pm.
Location:
John Hancock Observatory
875 N. Michigan Ave. , 94th floor
Chicago, IL 60611
Admission:
Rink admission is $5 on top of regular John Hancock Observatory admission;
Skate rentals available on site for $1 if you don't bring your own;
Monday afternoon beginners' skating lessons are included in rink admission.
Website:
For additional information please visit jhochicago.com |
| Jan 1st, 2012 (Sun) -- May 28th, 2012 (Mon) |
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Jellies - Shedd Aquarium
Get a fascinating glimpse of the wonders that lie beneath the ocean at the Shedd Aquarium's newest exhibition - Jellies. Enter the world of these beautiful, translucent specimens, and discover the unique adaptations that have allowed these mysterious creatures to thrive and survive on Earth for over 500 million years - without the benefit of blood, bones or brains.
Come face to face with the Lion's Mane Jelly, the world's largest known jelly species, which can grow up to 8 feet in diameter and sport tentacles up to 100 feet long. Discover the Umbrella Jelly, which averages between .1 and .125 inches at full maturity. Learn how the fragility and enormous diversity of jellies - whose bodies are 95% water - makes studying them especially challenging for scientists.
This exhibition runs through May 28, 2012 at the Shedd Aquarium. Prepare to be mesmerized!
Dates:
Apr 15, 2011 - May 28, 2012
Hours:
Museum hours: Weekdays, 9 am - 5 pm; weekends 9 am - 6 pm.
Summer hours (Memorial Day - Labor Day): Daily, 9 am - 6 pm.
Location:
Shedd Aquarium
1200 S. Lake Shore Dr.
Chicago, IL 60605
Website:
For additional information please visit www.sheddaquarium.org |
| Jan 1st, 2012 (Sun) -- Apr 16th, 2012 (Mon) |
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Charles James: Genius Deconstructed
Known for his unique ability to balance the intuition of an artist with the precise technical skill of an engineer, Charles James is one of a fewer than a handful of American designers to have worked in the pure tradition of haute couture. This Chicago History Museum exhibition explores the history and work of this important couture fashion designer, and why he is still a relevant force in the fashion world nearly 40 years after his death.
Dates:
Oct 22, 2011 - Apr 16, 2012
Museum Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday, 12 Noon - 5 pm
Location:
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60614
Admission:
Museum admission: adults $14; seniors/students $12; children 12 and under are FREE.
Website:
For additional information please visit chicagohistory.org |
| Feb 10th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 19th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Chicago Auto Show 2012
Dates:
Feb 10, 2012 - Feb 19, 2012
Hours:
February 10 - 18: 10 am - 10 pm;
February 19: 10 am - 8 pm;
Box office closes one hour prior to end of the show each day.
Location:
McCormick Place
2301 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60616
Admission:
Adults $11; children/seniors $7; children (6 and under) FREE with paying adult
The Chicago Auto Show 2012 returns to McCormick Place for its 104th year as the country's largest and longest running auto exposition. Behold the cars of today, yesterday and tomorrow, including experimental/concept cars, collectors' antiques and numerous auto-related accessories and exhibits at this showcase of nearly 1,000 domestic and imported vehicles.
All exhibits are held in 1.2 million square feet of McCormick Place's exhibition complex. Highlights of the Chicago Auto Show 2012 include multiple world and North American introductions; a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars.
Auto Show attendees will also have the opportunity to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and project, antique and collector cars. Additionally, special appearances and events take place daily. Click here for a detailed schedule.
Website:
For additional information please visit www.chicagoautoshow.com |
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Glenwood Sunday Winter Market
The Glenwood Sunday Market is pleased to announce a Winter Market Series that will occur on 8 Sundays in the fall, winter and spring of 2011-12. Located in the Rogers Park neighborhood on the far north east side of the City of Chicago, this food-only Market is devoted to bringing farmers and food artisans who grow and produce foods locally employing sustainable and organic methods and ingredients whenever possible. Check our website at www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org for the location of the next Winter Market!
Dates:
Nov 13, 2011 : Nov 20, 2011 : Dec 11, 2011 : Jan 8, 2012 : Feb 12, 2012 : Mar 11, 2012 : Apr 1, 2012 : May 13, 2012
Hours:
9 am - 2 pm
Location:
Rogers Park Business Alliance
1448 W. Morse Ave.
Chicago, IL 60626
Admission:
FREE
Website:
For additional information please visit www.glenwoodsundaymarket.org |
| Feb 17th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 26th, 2012 (Sun) |
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Wind City Circus Comes to Navy Pier
The Windy Circus comes to town, presenting international circus acts and awe-inspiring performers from countries around the globe plus circus performers depicting historic Chicago characters at Navy Pier's Festival Hall, February 17-26, 2012. Windy City Circus is a not-for-profit touring circus, and the creation of David Maas, founder and WCC Big-Top producer, who co-stars with his wife, Dania Maas, in their Quick Change act performed around the world. All proceeds go to charities such as the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana, and Special Olympics Chicago. Come see internationally acclaimed aerial and trapeze artists, clowns, jugglers, show horses and dog acts that will dazzle and delight audiences of all ages.
Dates:
Feb 17, 2012 - Feb 26, 2012
Hours:
Weekdays and Saturday: 10:30 am; 1:30 pm and 7 pm;
Sunday, 1:30 pm and 7:30 pm.
Location:
Navy Pier
600 E. Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Admission:
$17.50-$60; family packages available from $63-$215.
Website:
For additional information please visit www.windycitycircus.org |
| Feb 17th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 26th, 2012 (Sun) |
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5th Annual Chicago Restaurant Week
2/17/2012 - 2/26/2012
Various locations, - 312-567-8508
Enjoy prix fixe dining for lunch and dinner at restaurants throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.
www.choosechicago.com |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) -- Mar 31st, 2012 (Sat) |
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Short Shakespeare! The Taming of the Shrew
Chicago Shakespeare Theater provides an introduction to William Shakespeare for all audiences on Saturday mornings at 11 am with its annual Short Shakespeare production.
CST presents a 75-minute abridged production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, telling the tale of the strong-willed Kate and Petruchio, a man willing to marry her if the price is right.
These likely foes and unlikely lovers enter into Shakespeare’s most famous battle of the sexes, leaving audiences wondering who from this colorful cast of characters tames whom.
Dates:
Feb 25, 2012 - Mar 31, 2012
Hours:
Varies by performance
Location:
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
800 E Grand Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
Website:
For additional information please visit www.chicagoshakes.com |
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