What's up: Eclectic mix of weekend options

Submitted by Bill Smith on Friday, August 24, 2012, at 7:34 am

On Evanston's entertainment scene this weekend  -- Piccolo Theatre revives its hit "Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry," Chainsaw Dupont performs at the Noyes Center and high-end crafts are the focus of an exposition on campus.

Today

American Craft Exposition returns to NU

The American Craft Exposition will fill the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion at Northwestern University with the work of more than 160 craftspeople from across the United States.

Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Aug 24 2012 - 10:00am
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry!

Originally devised by Foresight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VI

Piccolo Theatre
Aug 24 2012 - 8:00pm

Tomorrow

American Craft Exposition returns to NU

The American Craft Exposition will fill the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion at Northwestern University with the work of more than 160 craftspeople from across the United States.

Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Aug 25 2012 - 10:00am
EHC walking tour: "Evanston's Lakefront"

Conducted by Kris Hartzell of the Evanston History Center, this walk is designed to help you discover  the rich, varied history of Evanston's lakefront; from lifesaving stations to shipwrecks, from boathouses to warehouses, from parks and private residences to piers, beaches, landscaping, and more.

Dawes House
Aug 25 2012 - 11:00am
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry!

Originally devised by Foresight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VI

Piccolo Theatre
Aug 25 2012 - 3:00pm
Chainsaw Dupont to perform Evanston's Summertime Blues Set

Chainsaw Dupont takes the stage at this year's Summertime Blues Set on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Evanston’s Noyes Cultural Arts Center.

Noyes Cultural Arts Center
Aug 25 2012 - 7:00pm
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry!

Originally devised by Foresight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VI

Piccolo Theatre
Aug 25 2012 - 8:00pm

Sunday

Creative Writers Showcase

Our Creative Writers Group, led by John Taylor, ends the summer season with their annual showcase program on August 26th.

Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago
Aug 26 2012 - 10:30am - 12:00pm
American Craft Exposition returns to NU

The American Craft Exposition will fill the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion at Northwestern University with the work of more than 160 craftspeople from across the United States.

Henry Crown Sports Pavilion
Aug 26 2012 - 11:00am
CommUNITY Picnic: Free food and fun

What's more fun than gathering with your friends, family and fellow Evanstonians to enjoy an afternoon in the park with free food and maybe a chance to drop the city manager into the dunk tank?

Ingraham Park
Aug 26 2012 - 12:00pm
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry!

Originally devised by Foresight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VI

Piccolo Theatre
Aug 26 2012 - 3:00pm
Six Dead Queens and an Inflatable Henry!

Originally devised by Foresight Theatre, Six Dead Queens weaves together history and comedy in this tale of three Catherines, two Annes and one Jane – the ill-fated wives of Henry VI

Piccolo Theatre
Aug 26 2012 - 7:30pm
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