“Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs”
View 50 artifacts excavated from Tut’s tomb, plus pieces from other royal graves and more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Jan. 1, 2007. $22-$25. Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-922-9410.
Dining Like a King Dinner
A prix-fixe menu for eight or more features Egyptian fare and Tut-inspired cocktails ($11). $48 each. Reservations required. Lawry’s The Prime Rib, 100 E. Ontario St. 312-787-5000,ext.23.
The Ancient Egyptian Sense of Humor
Carol Andrews, author and former British Museum worker, delivers a lecture on pharaohs. 5 p.m. Saturday. Free. Oriental Institute’s Breasted Hall, 1155 E. 58th St. 773-702-1062.
Stars of the Pharaohs
Learn about ancient Egypt during a 360-degree screening. $14-$16. See metromix.com for schedule. Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-922-7827.
