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Dissection Workshop: Have a Heart| Sycamore |
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Pig hearts are very similar to the human heart in structure, size, and function. Kids under 12 must have adult present. July 15 and Aug. 10.
Where: Midwest Museum of Natural History
When: 1:30-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $16, $14 members; $5 adults
Bud, Not Buddy| Chicago |
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Bud, Not Buddy follows the journey of a young African-American orphan as he searches for his father. Clues kept in a suitcase lead him to adventures in Depression-era Michigan, where he finds community among a group of jazz musicians and, ultimately, an unexpected sense of home. Performances are Jan. 12-Feb. 24, 2013.
Where: Chicago Children’s Theatre
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy| Chicago |
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Based on the book by Gary D. Schmidt, performances are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays from Jan. 19-March 2 (no performances Jan. 26-Feb. 2). Recommended for children 9 and older.
Where: Chicago Playworks at DePaul University
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $10
Have You Seen My Daddy?| Chicago |
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Musical that chronicles the sociological effects upon youth from
fatherless homes and how they manage to uplift themselves in spite
of it. Kwanzaa week holiday performances are Dec. 26, 27, 28.
Regular run is Jan. 12-June 1, 2013.
Where: eta Creative Arts Foundation
When: 2 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $6
Chicago Jazz Phiharmonic Chamber Ensemble| Chicago |
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Composer and trumpeter Orbert Davis and his CJP Chamber Ensemble present a family-friendly concert of the Emmy-winning music from the television documentary "DuSable to Obama", complete with video highlights and audience participation.
Where: Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts
When: 2-3 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens, Teens
Cost: $10, $5 kids under 17
Mother/Son Hip-Hop Dance| Highland Park |
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A-Z Entertainment has a hip hop dancer showing moms and sons the newest moves and grooves. Have your picture taken and enjoy dessert. Please wear gym shoes. This is a pre-registered event.
Where: West Ridge Center
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: $37 pair, $29 resident pair
Cartooning and Comics for Kids| River Forest |
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Come to the library for an afternoon of drawing, reading, and learning about comics. Create your own comic book character and learn how to make a comic strip.
Where: River Forest Public Library
When: 2-3:30 p.m.
Ages: Elementary, Tweens
Cost: Free
Special Olympic Training| Chicago |
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Seasonal sport training and competition in gymnastics, basketball and track.
Where: Vittum Park - Special Recreation Programming
When: 5-7 p.m. and noon-3 p.m.
Ages: Tweens, Teens
Cost: $15 for ten weeks
