Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: January 2011
New Year's Day Champagne Dinner Cruise - OdysseyLocation: Navy Pier Start 2011 on the water! Come experience the spectacular Chicago skyline while taking pleasure in the ultimate cruising indulgence, the Odyssey! Enjoy a plated dinner menu, live entertainment and private seating. On this special cruise complimentary Champagne will be served throughout the boarding hour. |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Midwest Film FestivalLocation: Landmark's Century Centre Cinema 2828 N. Clark st. Chicago IL The Midwest Independent Film Festival is the nation's only film festival solely dedicated to the Midwest filmmaker, presenting audiences with regionally produced independent cinema every first Tuesday of the month at Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 North Clark in Chicago. This year-round film festival sits proudly at the center of the independent film scene in Chicago and the Midwest and is dedicated to celebrating and strengthening that community. More information can be found on the Festival website: http://www.MidwestFilm.com. The Midwest Independent Film Festival was recently named to Chicago Magazine's prestigious "Best of Chicago" list - join us every First Tuesday at Landmark's Century Centre Cinema and find out why! More info at http://www.midwestfilm.com/ |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
First Fridays at the Museum of Contemporary ArtLocation: 220 E Chicago Avenue, Chicago 60611 A variety of events at the Museum of Contemporary Art each month. Check their website for details of the upcoming event. More info at http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/ff.php?page=friday |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors ShowLocation: McCormick Place - North Building 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, RVs and specialty booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ChicagoBoatShow.com. |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors ShowLocation: McCormick Place - North Building 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, RVs and specialty booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ChicagoBoatShow.com. |
80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors ShowLocation: McCormick Place - North Building 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, RVs and specialty booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ChicagoBoatShow.com. |
80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors ShowLocation: McCormick Place - North Building 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, RVs and specialty booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ChicagoBoatShow.com. Tour of The Chicago TheatreTime: 12:00pm The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years. Saturday tours occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 11am and 12pm. Tours will begin promptly on the hour. When possible, Saturday tours will feature a demonstration on the Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The running time for all Saturday tours is approximately 1 hour. Reservations do not need to be made in advance unless your party contains more than 10 people. Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site. |
80th Annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors ShowLocation: McCormick Place - North Building 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive The largest sportshow in the Midwest features hundreds of boats, RVs and specialty booths filled with marine accessories and travel destinations. For more information, visit http://www.ChicagoBoatShow.com. |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Adler After DarkLocation: Adler Planetarium - 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive Kick-off your weekend early every third Thursday, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Adler Planetarium's 21+ event, Adler After Dark. Enjoy cocktails and appetizers against the award-winning view of the Chicago skyline seen only from the Adler. Amble around the Adler's exhibitions or take in a sky or space show. See Saturn's rings or Jupiter's great red spot with your own eyes using the Adler's telescopes. Adler After Dark is the only time you can peek through the Doane Observatory telescope, the largest telescope in the Midwest accessible to the public. Great for groups and makes for a very original first date, Adler After Dark has something for everyone! More info at http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/experience/events/afterdark Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Polar Adventure DaysLocation: Northerly Island-1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus Polar Adventure Days offer families the opportunity to explore Northerly Island and come face-to-face with live animals, engage in winter activities, watch ice sculpture carvings, create winter-themed art, learn the science behind snow formations and enjoy music from the Old Town School of Folk Music. With enough snow, participants can snowshoe and cross country ski around the Island. Participants can also go inside for free hot chocolate (while supplies last for the first 500 guests.) |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php 16th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat ShowLocation: Navy Pier The Midwest's only and the nation's largest indoor all-sail boat show arrives January 27-30, 2011 at Chicago's famous Navy Pier. Strictly Sail Chicago has become a must do event for all sailors and has become Chicago's favorite boat show. The 2011 Strictly Sail Chicago Show offers more boats, more gear, more seminars and more fun than ever. Celebrating 16 years at Chicago's famous Navy Pier, the 2011 show has promise to be unlike any other show in the US! More info at http://www.strictlysailchicago.com Theater ThursdaysLocation: Various Chicago Theatre Locations Thursdays are the perfect night to check out Chicago's red-hot theatre scene! More info at http://www.chicagoplays.com/component/eventlist/thursdayevent/83/2.html |
3rd Annual Snow Days ChicagoLocation: Navy Pier The 2011 Snow Days Chicago festival will now be held at Navy Pier. You can see 15 teams of professional sculptors creating their masterpieces at Gateway Park located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier. The teams of professional artists have been selected based on their pencil sketch drawings that they submitted. This year, in addition to teams from Chicago and our neighboring states, teams will head to Chicago from Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, China and Russia. A dozen teams from Chicago's Public High Schools will also be at Gateway Park. Other entertainment includes Dog Sled Racing Demonstrations and Weight Pulling by Green Valley Dog Drivers; a Snowboard Rail Jam Competition and family entertainment at the Family Pavilion inside Navy Pier. More info at http://goo.gl/wTAh6 16th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat ShowLocation: Navy Pier The Midwest's only and the nation's largest indoor all-sail boat show arrives January 27-30, 2011 at Chicago's famous Navy Pier. Strictly Sail Chicago has become a must do event for all sailors and has become Chicago's favorite boat show. The 2011 Strictly Sail Chicago Show offers more boats, more gear, more seminars and more fun than ever. Celebrating 16 years at Chicago's famous Navy Pier, the 2011 show has promise to be unlike any other show in the US! More info at http://www.strictlysailchicago.com |
3rd Annual Snow Days ChicagoLocation: Navy Pier The 2011 Snow Days Chicago festival will now be held at Navy Pier. You can see 15 teams of professional sculptors creating their masterpieces at Gateway Park located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier. The teams of professional artists have been selected based on their pencil sketch drawings that they submitted. This year, in addition to teams from Chicago and our neighboring states, teams will head to Chicago from Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, China and Russia. A dozen teams from Chicago's Public High Schools will also be at Gateway Park. Other entertainment includes Dog Sled Racing Demonstrations and Weight Pulling by Green Valley Dog Drivers; a Snowboard Rail Jam Competition and family entertainment at the Family Pavilion inside Navy Pier. More info at http://goo.gl/wTAh6 16th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat ShowLocation: Navy Pier The Midwest's only and the nation's largest indoor all-sail boat show arrives January 27-30, 2011 at Chicago's famous Navy Pier. Strictly Sail Chicago has become a must do event for all sailors and has become Chicago's favorite boat show. The 2011 Strictly Sail Chicago Show offers more boats, more gear, more seminars and more fun than ever. Celebrating 16 years at Chicago's famous Navy Pier, the 2011 show has promise to be unlike any other show in the US! More info at http://www.strictlysailchicago.com The Travel and Adventure ShowLocation: Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont The nation's biggest travel and adventure show returns to the Windy City for the seventh year in a row, bringing exciting new offerings to appeal to the adventurous of all ages. Travel star Rick Steves, the Fiery Foods Challenge, Wines of the World, Storytelling for All Ages and a photography workshop are some of the new additions to the already brimming Travel and Adventure show itinerary. More info at http://www.adventureexpo.com/chicago |
3rd Annual Snow Days ChicagoLocation: Navy Pier The 2011 Snow Days Chicago festival will now be held at Navy Pier. You can see 15 teams of professional sculptors creating their masterpieces at Gateway Park located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier. The teams of professional artists have been selected based on their pencil sketch drawings that they submitted. This year, in addition to teams from Chicago and our neighboring states, teams will head to Chicago from Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, China and Russia. A dozen teams from Chicago's Public High Schools will also be at Gateway Park. Other entertainment includes Dog Sled Racing Demonstrations and Weight Pulling by Green Valley Dog Drivers; a Snowboard Rail Jam Competition and family entertainment at the Family Pavilion inside Navy Pier. More info at http://goo.gl/wTAh6 16th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat ShowLocation: Navy Pier The Midwest's only and the nation's largest indoor all-sail boat show arrives January 27-30, 2011 at Chicago's famous Navy Pier. Strictly Sail Chicago has become a must do event for all sailors and has become Chicago's favorite boat show. The 2011 Strictly Sail Chicago Show offers more boats, more gear, more seminars and more fun than ever. Celebrating 16 years at Chicago's famous Navy Pier, the 2011 show has promise to be unlike any other show in the US! More info at http://www.strictlysailchicago.com The Travel and Adventure ShowLocation: Donald E Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont The nation's biggest travel and adventure show returns to the Windy City for the seventh year in a row, bringing exciting new offerings to appeal to the adventurous of all ages. Travel star Rick Steves, the Fiery Foods Challenge, Wines of the World, Storytelling for All Ages and a photography workshop are some of the new additions to the already brimming Travel and Adventure show itinerary. More info at http://www.adventureexpo.com/chicago |
Auditorium Theatre TourLocation: 50 E.Congress Parkway, Chicago, IL 60605 Tour the magnificent Auditorium Theatre and marvel at the art and architecture of Dankmar Adler and Louis Sullivan. Tours are available Mondays at 10:30am and 12 noon and Thursdays at 10:30 am. Tour tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased beginning 30 minutes prior to the tour at the Auditorium Theatre Box Office and in advance at Ticketmaster. Please note that tours will be limited or not available the following dates: Additional times for group tours (20+) are available by appointment. To schedule a group tour of the Auditorium Theatre, please call (312) 431-2389 ext 0. More info at http://auditoriumtheatre.org/wb/pages/home/education/historic-theatre-tours.php |
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