Saturday, Oct. 31 …All dressed up with kid in tow but looking for somewhere  to go during the day? Swing by the Royal George Theater, 1641 N. Halsted St. for the noon or 3 p.m. performance of Chicago Children’s Theatre’s hit musical “The Hundred Dresses.” Old Man Svenson will give you a great scare and if you haven’t decided on your costume yet you might get an idea or two from the character Willie Bounce. After the show you can meet the cast in the lobby who, in the spirit of the day, will be handing out treats. Plus, as a special treat for Chicago this Halloween there’s a special offer: one child (12 and under) ticket free with purchase of each full-price adult ticket! Folks should request “Treat4” when ordering. Offer applies to Saturday, Oct. 31 only (subject to availability; restrictions apply).

For tickets or more info  call the Royal George Box Office, 312.988.9000.

Don’t miss Shawn Colvin Saturday, October 24 at 8 p.m.   Her hit single “Sunny Came Home” earned two Grammy Awards, now hear her live in an intimate solo acoustic show at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. FREE tickets are available exclusively for GetOutChicago! subscribers.

Tickets are limited and available on a first-come first-served basis.  Limit four tickets per person.  To reserve your tickets email info@nscpas.org Please include your name and number of tickets you wish to reserve. You will receive a confirmation if your tickets are available.  For more information go to northshorecenter.org.

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North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077 Map | More Info…

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Kohl Children’s Museum officially opens the new “Little Builders” exhibit to the public, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. with a “CAUTION” construction tape cutting!

The first 25 kids to enter the exhibit will get a FREE yellow hard hat!

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The final Randolph Street Market Festival of the 2009 season will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1350 W. Randolph St. (between Ada and Ogden).  Don’t miss your last chance this year to revamp your wardrobe, spice up your home, get a jump on holiday gifts and enjoy a beautiful autumn weekend in Chicago!

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16th Street Theater and North Berwyn Park District present a FREE staged reading of Todd Logan’s DEFAMATION directed by Richard Shavzin on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, September 26 at 5 p.m.

Race, religion and class collide when a South Side African American woman sues a Jewish North Shore real estate developer for defamation. The audience is drawn in unexpectedly in this courtroom drama.

Tickets are free but reservations are requested. Please call 708.795.6704.

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Berwyn Cultural Center
6420 16th St., Berwyn, IL 60402 Map | Info…

Question of the Day, Friday, Aug. 28:

Name one of the two larger markets that call the Randolph Street Market Festival its home.

Tweet your response back to us @getoutchicago for a chance to win free admission and $25 in “Market Bucks” to use Aug. 29 – 30 at the Randolph Street Market Festival.  All correct responses will be put into a drawing today at 2 p.m. CST and winners will be notified via twitter.  One winner daily.

Hint: Visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.

Question of the Day, Thursday, Aug. 27:

Who is the founder and executive producer of the Randolph Street Market Festival?

Tweet your response back to us @getoutchicago for a chance to win free admission and $25 in “Market Bucks” to use Aug. 29 – 30 at the Randolph Street Market Festival.  All correct responses will be put into a drawing today at 4 p.m. CST and winners will be notified via twitter.  One winner daily.

Hint: Visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.

Question of the Day, Wednesday, Aug. 26:

Where is the Randolph Street Market Festival located (street address)?

Tweet your response back to us @getoutchicago for a chance to win free admission and $25 in “Market Bucks” to use Aug. 29 – 30 at the Randolph Street Market Festival.  All correct responses will be put into a drawing today at 4 p.m. CST and winners will be notified via twitter.  One winner daily.

Hint: Visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com.