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Thursday, May 17, 2012
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Bikes! The Green Revolution| Chicago |
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Learn about the American bicycle and Chicago's bike culture. The exhibition details the roots of America's most democratic and sustainable form of transportation and considers why human-powered locomotion could be the way of the future for our rapidly evolving urban environment.
Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Household Jades of Qing Dynasty China| Elmhurst |
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Features a selection of jades used at the table, in the studio and as personal adornment. Qing Dynasty China produced exceptional carving for a growing jade market.
Where: Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Gods, Myths and Mortals| Chicago |
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Visitors go on an interactive journey through the world of ancient Greece, where they can meet the gods, experience ancient Greek daily life and interact with the epic poem The Odyssey through more than 25 engaging interactive components, including climbing into a 13-foot tall Trojan Horse. Kids play and learn as they navigate rocky caves and open seas on "The Odyssey: A Hero's Journey" and e-mail home their Hero Record, belt tunes in the Sirens Karaoke Cave, discover which Greek god they are most like, match wits with Aristotle in a game of 20 questions, test their arm wrestling prowess in the Gymnasium and marvel at a working replica of the Antikythera Mechanism, believed to be the world's oldest computer.
Where: National Hellenic Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Blue Man Group| Chicago |
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Watch men painted blue do unusual performance art and original slapstick comedy. It's fun to sit in the front, but remember to wear a plastic poncho to avoid the flying food and liquids. Buy tickets at the box office, online, via Ticketmaster or by calling (773) 348-4000.
Where: Blue Man Group at Briar Street Theatre
When: Check website for performance schedule.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $49-$69
Wizard of Oz| Oakbrook Terrace |
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Family friendly show also offers breakfast buffet with Wizard of Oz characters on April 28, May 12, 19, 26 and June 16. Performances run April 25-June 16. Regular performances are at 10 a.m. Wednesday through Saturday starting on April 25 (excludes May 2, May 5, June 6, June 7, June 13, June 14). There will be two performances at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26 and June 16.
Where: Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $12
The Pirates of Penzance| Lincolnshire |
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The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his apprenticeship to a band of pirates on his 21st birthday, is released from his servitude. Soon after, he meets the fair maiden Mabel, daughter of Major-General Stanley. The two fall instantly in love; but, as always, obstacles threaten to cause trouble for young Frederic. It turns out Frederic was born during the leap year which means even though he is 21 he has only had 5 birthdays, and is in fact indebted to the pirates for 63 more years. Bound by his own sense of duty, Frederic's only solace is that Mabel agrees to wait for him faithfully. Performances run April 11-June 10.
Where: Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $40-$48
Aerial Dance Works| Chicago |
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In this physically stunning and emotionally charged program using suspended fabrics, bungee cords and tipping aerial hoops, ADC dancers masterfully breathe, rise, suspend and descend along the vertical dance floor. Appropriate for all ages. Performances are 7 p.m. May 17, 19, June 2, 9 and 2 p.m. June 10.
Where: Aerial Dance Chicago
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $10-$30
Home Run! Reggie Jackson and the Original 500 Club| Kenosha |
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Exhibit includes bats, uniforms, contracts, team traveling suitcases and much more from Reggie Jackson. Items in the exhibit are presented in collaboration with the Mr. October Foundation for Kids, a non-profit organization to benefit at-risk children.
Where: Kenosha Public Museum
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free with admission
Foreign Language Storytime with Language Stars| Deerfield |
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Full-immersion, interactive story telling with a native-speaking foreign language teacher.
Where: Whole Foods
When: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: Free
Spring Fling Carnival| Skokie |
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Festivities commence in the West parking lot and include rides, games, food and fun.
Where: Westfield Old Orchard
Ages: Family/All Ages
Cost: $1.25 each; $22 Unlimited Ride pass
















