Special Recreation Christmas Show

Peformed by Marquette Park Daredevils Drama Club

Date: 12/01/11
Start Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM 
Cost: free 
Location : Marquette Park 

The smell of the greasepaint, the roar of the crowd! See the stars of today and tomorrow directing, acting and creating magical works for the stage. Serious drama, hilarious comedies, incredible improvisations and toe tapping musicals are all part of the ever-changing repertoire. Live entertainment for all ages is offered year round.

Movies in the Parks

 

Movies in the Parks - Sixteen Candles (PG) @ Chicago History Museum

Underwritten by Chicago History Museum

Where: 1601 N. Clark St.
Date: 08/17/11
Start Time: 7:45 PM
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.
Cost: FREE

The 2011 Movies in the Parks season is in progress! Charter One is proud to present over 175 movies in parks all across Chicago.

Click here to download a PDF of our full schedule.

ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK ...you bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars...

Patrons can call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at 312-742-1134.

Dance

SummerDance in the Parks - Salsa

Produced and Sponsored by the Chicago Cultural Center

Date: 08/17/11
Start Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Schedule Notes: Dance Lessons w/ Lisa "La Boriqua": 6-7pm
Live Music from Joe Rendon's Salsa Con Soul: 7-9pm

Cost: free
Location : 63rd Street Beach House

6300 S. Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, 60649
312.742.5369

SummerDance In The Parks -Come glide across the dance floor at any ofthe four satellite locations of this popular downtown dance lesson event!

Dance Performances - There are many types of and many ways to experience dance in the parks. Modern, Salsa, African, Two-Step, Ballroom, Hip Hop, Praise, Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Steppers sets, Dance Card, Kraft Kids Groove-A-Thon and more.

Nature Oasis

Toddlers, Tunes and Turtles

Come enjoy the summer out in the park with your little one(s). Meet real animals, enjoy nature activities and live music! Bring a picnic dinner if you’d like. We will move indoors in the case of rain. This event is free to everyone thanks to a grant from the Parkways Foundation. For families with children under 6.

Date: 08/16/11
Start Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: free
Location : Durkin Park
8445 S. Kolin Ave.
Chicago, 60652
773.284.7316


Designed to help Chicagoans of all ages experience the wonder of nature right here in the city, the Nature Oasis program was launched by the Chicago Park District in the summer of 2001. This exciting program is currently based at parks with large natural areas such as, Gompers, Humboldt, Jackson, Washington, Northerly Island and South Shore Cultural Center and works to increase environmental awareness by offering a wide range of nature-based programming throughout the seasons. These programs and events are planned so that you, your friends and family can come to a local park to get inspired, get in touch with nature, get your hands dirty or simply enjoy the beauty of the seasons.

Movies in the Parks

Movies in the Parks - E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (PG)

Underwritten by MAC Property Management
Date: 08/13/11
Start Time: 8:00 PM
Schedule Notes: All movies begin at dusk.
Cost: FREE
Location : Harold Washington Playlot Park
5200 S. Hyde Park Blvd.
Chicago, 60615
773.256.0903 

The 2011 Movies in the Parks season is in progress! Charter One is proud to present over 175 movies in parks all across Chicago.

Click here to download a PDF of our full schedule.

ALL MOVIES ARE FREE AND BEGIN AT DUSK ...you bring the snacks, we'll bring the stars...

Patrons can call the Movies in the Parks hotline for daily listings and updated weather-related cancellations at 312-742-1134.