“The White House: A Look Inside”
Explore a scale model of the White House that is so detailed, there is a stitch-by-stitch re-creation of the carpets, working TVs and hand-carved chairs and tables. The exhibit also looks at past administrations, daily life in the White House and how the role of the first lady has changed.
When: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (also 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m Sunday)
Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Price: $17-$18, $11 for children 3-11 (includes museum general admission); 773-684-1414, msichicago.org
Chicago Park District free fitness week
Try out the cardio and weight equipment at 66 Chicago Park District fitness facilities (accessible equipment for people with disabilities available at some facilities) through Jan. 10.
When: Times vary.
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Where: For locations, go to chicago parkdistrict.com
Price: Free; 312-742-7529
“In the Heights”
The musical about the struggles and triumphs of the mostly Latino residents of a Manhattan neighborhood is “delivered with enough contemporary zest and hip-hop irreverence to cut the treacle,” says Tribune critic Chris Jones. That’s “the great strength of this 2008 Tony winner.”
When: 2 and 8 p.m. (also 2 p.m. Sunday)
Where: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St.
Price: $19.50-$122.50, 800-775-2000, ticketmaster.com
Illinois vs. Gonzaga
The Fighting Illini will get the basketball action started on the West Side (the Bulls play at 7 p.m.) when they take on the Gonzaga Bulldogs.
When: Noon
Where: United Center, 1901 W. Madison St.
Price: $15-$100, 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com