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February 2012 Events

SUNDAY	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY
29	30	31	1	2	3 In the Park with Civic Event details February 3, 2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gage Park 2411 W. 55th Street Chicago, IL 60629 (312)747-6147 Join the Civic Orchestra for a series of FREE performances! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. See All Day's Events	4 Family Prairie Prowls Event details February 4, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Drive Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls Family Prairie Prowls Event details February 4, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover the winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls Cold & Flu Fixers Event details February 4, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM North Park Village 5801 N. Pulaski Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 Join Teri Owens to make your own custom herbal tea and bath blends. See All Day's Events
5 Yoga Event details February 5, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Led by a certified beginning Hatha yoga instructor. Dormant Tree ID Event details February 5, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Identify trees when there are no leaves to be found. See All Day's Events	6	7 Volunteer Opportunities Event details February 7, 2012 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 You’ll be a part of an indelible learning experience that will nurture the natural explorer in every child See All Day's Events	8 Tropical Treat Nights Event details February 8, 2012 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773-638-1766 Enjoy a tasty treat while learning about the “sweet plants” of the Conservatory. Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators throughout the Conservatory, featuring chocolate, chicle, vanilla, cinnamon, chewing gum, banana and more. Come taste your way through our tropical paradise! The Chemistry of Chocolate: A Chicago Story Event details February 8, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory's Jensen Room 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773.638.1766 Stop by The Chemistry of Chocolate: A Chicago Story while at Tropical Treat Nights and discover how botanical beans are turned into chocolate. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. See All Day's Events	9 Family Valentine Day Dance Event details February 9, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Fieldhouse 4222 W. Foster Ave. Chicago, IL 60630 773.685.3270 Dance the evening away at our annual family-friendly Valentine Day Dance. wild Ones Event details February 9, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Wild Ones is a group of folks who enjoy natural areas and native plant gardens. We meet once per month to attend a lecture or tour a natural area or garden. Join us anytime. See All Day's Events	10 Family Valentine Dance Event details February 10, 2012 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Chicago Women's Park and Gardens 1801 S. Indiana Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 328-0821 Family fun dance with a Valentine theme. Daddy-Daughter/Mother-Son Dance Event details February 10, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Smith Park 2526 W. Grand Ave. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 742-7534 Refreshments, games, dancing and music. Family Valentine Dance Event details February 10, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Bosley (William F.) Park 3044 S. Bonfield St. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 747-6026 Family Valentine Dance. Must pre-register at the park. JazzCity Event details February 10, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644 (773) 287-7658 Paulinho Garcia leads a band that explores the history of Bossa Nova combining traditional jazz with Brazilian rhythms. Daddy-Daughter / Mother-Son Valentine Dance Event details February 10, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM fieldhouse 2741 W. Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL 60618 773-478-3499 Come out and listen to great music played by the Horner Park Jazz Band. Valentine Dance Event details February 10, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Indian Boundary Park 2500 W. Lunt Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 773.764.0338 Fathers and daughters step out for an evening of disco dancing, disco lessons, and refreshments. Tickets available at the door, Teen Dance Event details February 10, 2012 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM fieldhouse 2200 N. Oakley Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 312-742-7554 Good dancing and music for teens. Teen Valentine Dance Event details February 10, 2012 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM fieldhouse 4222 W. Foster Avenue Chicago, IL 60630 773-685-3270 Good music, good friends, good dancing for pre-teens and teens. The Mitten Event details February 10, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Come join us as we act out a popular story about the animals that all try to stay warm inside a well-knit mitten. See All Day's Events	11 Nature & The Art of Letter Writing Event details February 11, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 In this workshop, you'll have time to write a letter and embellish the envelope with an inspiring stash of recylced ephemera. Family Prairie Prowls Event details February 11, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island Park 1400 S. Linn White Drive Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover the winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls Family Valentine Dance Event details February 11, 2012 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chase Park 4701 N. Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL 60640 312-742-7518 Families have fun making memories at this Valentine-themed event. Musicorps Chamber Concerts Event details February 11, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Join members of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago for a series of interactive and educational performances. In the Park with Civic Event details February 11, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312) 744-5472 The Civic Orchestra and their Percussion Trio perform for a series of FREE concerts! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. Recommended for families with children 5 and older. These concerts are open to the public, and tickets are not required. MusiCORPS® is generously supported by United Airlines. In the Park with Civic is provided through a partnership with the Chicago Park District. All concerts are indoors unless otherwise noted. Call 312-294-3803 for more information. See All Day's Events
12 In the Park with Civic Event details February 12, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Indian Boundary Park 2500 W. Lunt Ave. Chicago, IL 60645 (773)764-0338 The Civic Orchestra and their Percussion Trio perform for a series of FREE concerts! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. Recommended for families with children 5 and older. These concerts are open to the public, and tickets are not required. MusiCORPS® is generously supported by United Airlines. In the Park with Civic is provided through a partnership with the Chicago Park District. All concerts are indoors unless otherwise noted. Call 312-294-3803 for more information. See All Day's Events	13 Daddy/Daughter Valentine Dance Event details February 13, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Skinner Park 1331 W. Monroe St. Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 746-5560 Dancing, refreshments and music. Lincoln's Birthday Event details February 13, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM fieldhouse 2732 N. Avers Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 312-742-7546 When school is out, come to our drop-in day. Lincoln's Birthday Event details February 13, 2012 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM fieldhouse 4921 N. Marine Drive Chicago, IL 60640 312-742-7522 It's a school holiday, so come spend the day at our camp. Maple Tree Tapping Event details February 13, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Help us tap a maple tree. Bring out the entire family. See All Day's Events	14 Valentine's Day Dance Event details February 14, 2012 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Kennicott 4434 S. Lake Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60653 (312) 747-7138 Music and dancing. Refreshments, games and activities. Valentine's Day Dance Event details February 14, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Daley Bicentennial Plaza 337 E. Randolph Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 742-7648 Tot focused family event. Dance and ice skate as a family. Valentine Fun Day Event details February 14, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Cornell (Paul) Square Park 1809 W. 50th St. Chicago, IL 60609 (312) 747-6097 Kids will play games, puzzles and dance to Valentine's Day theme. Family Valentine Dance Event details February 14, 2012 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Lincoln Park Cultural Center 2045 N. Lincoln Park West Chicago, IL 60614 312.742.7726 Make some special memories at this annual Family Valentine's Day Dance. Valentine's Dance Event details February 14, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM fieldhouse 5100 N. Ridgeway Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 773-478-9744 Make some special memories at our Valentine's Day Dance. The Mitten Event details February 14, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Join us as we act out this popular story about the animals that all try to stay warm inside a well-knit mitten. See All Day's Events	15 Senior Session Event details February 15, 2012 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 A presentation featuring the wonder and beauty of nature. Tropical Treat Nights Event details February 15, 2012 3:00 PM - 7:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60624 773-638-1766 Enjoy a tasty treat while learning about the “sweet plants” of the Conservatory. Fact and flavor stations will be staffed by educators throughout the Conservatory, featuring chocolate, chicle, vanilla, cinnamon, chewing gum, banana and more. Come taste your way through our tropical paradise! The Journey of a Sweet Leaf Event details February 15, 2012 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Garfield Park Conservatory's Jensen Room 300 N. Central Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60654 773.638.1766 Stop by The Journey of a Sweet Leaf: In Search of Plant Originated Sweeteners while at Tropical Treat Nights. Preregistration is strongly encouraged. See All Day's Events	16	17 Winter Wonderland Event details February 17, 2012 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Avalon Park 1215 E. 83rd St. Chicago, IL 60619 (312) 747-6015 Join us for an enchanting and magical night! Activities will include carnival games, face painting, arts & crafts, ice cream eating contest, concession & more! See All Day's Events	18 Black History Event Event details February 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Union Park 1501 W. Randolph St. Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 746-5494 Youth and teen acts. Polar Adventure Days Event details February 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Don't let winter slow you down - come out and enjoy it at the seventh annual Polar Adventure Days series. Watch as amazing ice sculptures are created, meet live animals, make winter-themed crafts, sip on hot cocoa, and much more. Don't forget to dress warm. Limited parking for $3. Cash only. Seed Starting Event details February 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Kilbourn Greenhouse 3501 N. Kilbourn Ave Chicago, IL 60641 773.685.3359 Master Gardener and organic advocate Nancy Benjamin will show you the basics of seed starting. Discover seed sources, trays, growing mediums, lights as well as germination tips and times for a whole variety of vegetables and flowers. Nest Helpers Event details February 18, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Park Villlage Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Get ready to help the springtime birds. Family Prairie Prowls Event details February 18, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover the winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls See All Day's Events
19 Black Heritage Concert Event details February 19, 2012 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 (773) 256-0149 Sponsored by Advisory Council and CMA. Maple Tree Tapping with the Family Event details February 19, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Come help us tap a maple tree. A family event. See All Day's Events	20 Presidents Day Event details February 20, 2012 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM fieldhouse 4921 N. Marine Drive Chicago, IL 60640 312-742-7522 During the school holiday, come spend the day at our holiday camp. The Mitten Event details February 20, 2012 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Come out and help us act out this popular story about the animals that all try to stay warm inside a well-knit mitten. Presidents Day Event details February 20, 2012 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM fieldhouse 2732 N. Avers Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 312-742-7546 When it's a school holiday, come to our drop-in day. See All Day's Events	21 Intransit Music Series with Fifth House:Love Story Event details February 21, 2012 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S. South Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 (773) 256-0149 Fifth House presents a program of mostly contemporary music including the charming concertino of Erwin Schulhoff, an under-performed Czech composer of the early 20th century. Continuing through repertoire that features double bass, the ensemble will perform Martin Butler’s (b. 1960) American Rounds in its Chicago premiere, a rousing piano quintet featuring violin, viola, cello, and bass. See All Day's Events	22 Play Performance Event details February 22, 2012 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St. Chicago, IL 60644 (773) 287-7658 Theatre performance on stage. Family Nature Night Event details February 22, 2012 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Welles Park 2333 W. Sunnyside Ave. Chicago, IL 60625 (312)742-4600 Enjoy winter crafts, make a snowflake and learn about snow with the entire family. Registration is required, call 312.742.4600. See All Day's Events	23	24 Gym Showcase Event details February 24, 2012 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Pasteur Park 5825 S. Kostner Ave. Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 284-0530 This Spring, Park District Participants have been working exceptionally hard in anticipation of this seasonal event. All across the city, participants of different ages and skill sets demonstrate newly developed talents that they have perfected over the last 10-week program session. Come out and show your support. Ashaki Black History Month Celebration Event details February 24, 2012 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Washington Park 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 256-1248 Entertainment, music, vendors, food See All Day's Events	25 Explore Nature Through Drawing Event details February 25, 2012 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaksi Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Experience using a variety of drawing mediums while working from life, and uncover the poetry and rhythm in nature. Family Prairie Prowls @ Northerly Island Event details February 25, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover the winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls UMOJA Black History Celebration Event details February 25, 2012 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Homan Square Park 3559 W. Arthington Chicago, IL 60624 312.746.6650 UMOJA Black History Celebration includes, African dance performances, a marketplace and food. In the Park with Civic Event details February 25, 2012 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Kosciuszko Park 2732 N. Avers Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 (312)742-7546 Join the Civic Orchestra for a series of FREE performances! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. See All Day's Events
26 Yoga Event details February 26, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 A certified beginning Hatha yoga instructor leads this session. Black History Event details February 26, 2012 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM fieldhouse 1230 W. Greenleaf Avenue Chicago, IL 60626 773-262-8605 Annual event of music, readings, and refreshments. All About Turtles Event details February 26, 2012 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Have questions, or just curious about turtles? Come to the Turtle Club of Chicago's monthly get-together. In the Park with Civic Event details February 26, 2012 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Washington Park 5531 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 256-1248 Join the Civic Orchestra for a series of FREE performances! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. See All Day's Events	27	28	29	1 The Mitten Event details March 1, 2012 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Come help us act out this popular story about the animals that all try to stay warm inside a well-knit mitten. See All Day's Events	2 In the Park with Civic Event details March 2, 2012 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Gage Park 2411 W. 55th Street Chicago, IL 60629 (312)747-6147 Join the Civic Orchestra for a series of FREE performances! Listen to great music and learn about the instruments. See All Day's Events	3 Digital Photography Workshop Event details March 3, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM North Park Village Nature Center 5801 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60646 (312)744-5472 Join this inspiring photography workshop where you'll learn that photography is all in eye of the artist - that's YOU! Family Prairie Prowls Event details March 3, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Northerly Island 1400 S. Linn White Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 745-2910 Discover the winter secrets of the prairie at Northerly Island during Family Prairie Prowls See All Day's Events

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