Theatre & Art at The Park
THEATRE & ART @ THE PARK
In partnership with the Park at Wrigley, the Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce and the Belmont Theater District presents "THEATRE & ART @ THE PARK", Sunday, Aug. 27 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. featuring local artists showcasing fine art, crafts and a family-friendly LOL Comedy Showcase featuring ComedySportz's infamous improv matches, Storytown Children’s Improv and the best of Laugh Factory's standup comedy including audience prizes and live music. The Belmont Theater District is a collaboration between the Lakeview and Lakeview East Chambers of Commerce, SSAs #8, #17 & #27, and local partner theaters & businesses.
Schedule of Events and Performances
11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Local artists showcase their fine art and crafts throughout the day, as well as offering select pieces for sale.
Interactive games, arts and crafts and family activities
11:30 a.m.
The Japanese Culture Center will be presenting a demonstration of the dynamic martial art of Aikido. Aikido translates to the ‘the way of harmonizing with energy’. The techniques demonstrated will consist
of movements that redirect the momentum of an opponent's attack. Aikido also is recognized for its unique philosophy of peaceful reconciliation of conflict.
12 p.m.
Storytown Children’s Improv presents an hour-long, improvised show complete with musicians and artists. From superheroes to undersea adventures, princesses to dinosaurs, Storytown takes you on an interactive, fully improvised adventure, designed and shaped by the kids in the audience so no two stories are the same. Suitable for ages 3-10 and the whole family!
1:30 p.m.
ComedySportz offers a 60-min, family friendly, head-to-head improv match, where two teams of comedians face off in a series of high energy challenges, songs, and games, inspired by audience suggestions and volunteers. ComedySportz – bringing all ages comedy to Chicago for the past 30 years!
3:00 p.m.
World-famous Laugh Factory Chicago brings a night of standup comedy, dating stories and prizes to The Park at Wrigley! Host Paul Farahvar along with producers Andrew Sitter and Ross Kelly bring the most hilarious standup comics to discuss funny relationship stories … but the show doesn't end there! Select audience members have the chance to share their own dating stories during the show, and win prizes!
4:15 p.m.
DJ Curt Cohiba
Craftapoloza with Neighborhood Parents Network and Coldwell Banker Residental Brokerage
Featuring artists
Diana Gonzalez
Candace Marsella
Jacqueline Bevan
Dawn Donati
Amy Huising
Inkling Shop
Natalie Steinmeitz
Yoshi Kozawa
Justin Miller
Kevin Cusack
Provoke Culture Collective
Tania Gonzalez
Anastasia Mak
Lara Venema
Nadja Studios Fine Art Chicago
Date and Time
Sunday Aug 27, 2017
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Sunday, August 27th
11am-5pm
Location
Park at Wrigley
3637 N. Clark
Chicago, IL 60657
Fees/Admission
Event is FREE