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Saturday, January 26, 2013
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The Adventures of Rose Red| St. Charles |
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The story of Snow White's less-famous sister is performed from Jan. 6-26.
Where: Steel Beam Children's Theatre
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15, $10 kids
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley| Winnetka |
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Stanley Lambchop wants to travel the world to escape his ordinary life. One night, a bulletin board falls right on top of Stanley and he wakes up really flat. Recommended for kids 3-10.
Where: Winnetka Theatre Especially for Kids
When: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday
Ages: Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $12; call (847) 604-0275 or visit winnetkatheatre.org
Bugs Bunny at the Symphony| Chicago |
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Warner Bros. cartoons are on the big screen with their original scores played by a live symphony orchestra. Performances are 3 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26 and 3 p.m. Jan. 27.
Where: Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $35–$110
Kids Fare: Band Illusions| Evanston |
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The Northwestern University Symphonic Band celebrates a variety of music and sound in this concert for kids.
Where: Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
When: 10:30 a.m.
Ages: Preschool, Elementary
Cost: $6, $4 kids
Beat Kitchen Concerts for Kids!| Chicago |
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Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. and Sundays at noon, families can enjoy a show from one of the city's popular kids' music artists. Visit the Web site for a schedule of entertainers and specific show dates. Runs through May 19.
Where: Beat Kitchen
When: Doors open at 11 a.m., concerts are at 3:30 p.m. on Saturdays and noon on Sundays.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $6
Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip Hop Arts| Chicago |
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All-ages, all-city celebration of Chicago's new and emerging artists of the hip hop generation. Includes film, music videos, and a poetry/storytelling slam in addition to $10 fade haircuts, a Hip Hop Art Gallery and a Hip Hop Boutique and some of Chicago's best DJs. Plus a B-Boy/B-Girl Dance Battle.
Where: Metro
When: Noon-1 a.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free during the day; $15, $12 WBEZ members, $10 students in evening
Chicago Travel & Adventure Show| Rosemont |
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Taste international cuisine, see flamboyant dance performances and hear exotic foreign songs. Attractions include Sea World's Antarctic Experience, a heated scuba tank for diving, a rock wall for climbing and theaters for cooking, music and dance events.
Where: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $15, $9 online, free kids 16 and under
Tomas Kubinek: Certified Lunatic and Master of the Impossible| Batavia |
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One-man show for families at 7 p.m. Jan. 26.
Where: Fermilab
When: 7 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Cost: $22, $11 kids age 18 and under
Oliver| Naperville |
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The show will open Jan. 18, with performances Jan. 18-20 and 25-27. Tickets are on sale at the Naperville Park District at www.napervilleparks.org and at the Administration Building, 320 W. Jackson Ave., and at the new 95th Street Center, located at 2244 W. 95th St.
Where: Naperville Park District
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Call for cost

Table Tennis Tournament| Naperville |
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Show off your skills at the annual City Table Tennis Championships. The top two finishers in each age division will receive awards. Participants will need to bring their own paddle.
Where: River Woods School Gym
When: 8 a.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $10, $8 pre-registered
















