Chicago Events Calendar / Things-To-Do: Feb 20, 2010

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February 2010, Saturday

2010 Chicago Auto Show
Location: McCormick Place, 2301 South Martin Luther King Drive

First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. This year marks the 101st edition of the Chicago Auto Show.

The Chicago Auto Show is happy to partner with local organizations to offer Weekday Discount coupons to the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Discount coupons can be reedeemed for $4 off a full-price adult admission to the Chicago Auto Show on Friday, February 12th and Monday, February 15th through Friday, February 19th.

Show patrons can obtain coupons at the following participating locations:

CATA Member New-Car Dealers (while supplies last)
Chicagoland State Farm Offices (while supplies last)
Chicagoland Shell Gas Stations, with $15 purchase. (while supplies last)

More info at http://www.chicagoautoshow.com

Chicago Restaurant Week
The 3rd Annual Chicago Restaurant Week features over 160 participating establishments sprinkled throughout the great City of Chicago.Try some exotic spice, nibble some samplings from the sea, or delight in 5-star sophistication. Whatever your taste, you’ll find it during Chicago Restaurant Week.

More info at http://www.eatitupchicago.com

The Chicago Theatre Marquee Tour
Location: Chicago Theatre 175 N. State St.

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, have left their autographs on the walls of dressing rooms and corridors.

Guides will share with you the stories of the visionaries who opened The Chicago Theatre, whose influence on popular entertainment in Chicago is still recognized today. Tours also include the photo exhibit in The Chicago Theatre's lower lobby, "Chicago: Three Centuries of Theatres."

More info at http://www.thechicagotheatre.com/tour/

Polar Adventure Days
Location: Northerly Island 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus

FIFTH ANNUAL POLAR ADVENTURE DAYS OFFER Families THREE DAYS OF WINTER FUN At NORTHERLY ISLAND

The Chicago Park District presents the fifth annual Polar Adventure Days from 12-4 p.m. on three Saturdays, Dec. 12, Jan. 23 and Feb. 20, at Northerly Island, 1400 S. Lynn White Dr., on the Museum Campus. The program is admission free.

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, and create nature-inspired crafts.

Tour of The Chicago Theatre
Time: 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.
$5 per person, no reservations necessary

Other tour dates are scheduled seasonally. See the web site.


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