Visit the Orient -- in Chicago

Visit the Orient

Or feel like it, anyway, at Osaka Garden, 5900 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, at the south end of the Museum of Science and Industry in Jackson Park. It's an authentic Japanese garden with pavilion, moon bridge, Shinto gate and traditional horticulture exhibits. Modeled on the Ho-o-den Temple, a gift to Chicago from Japan for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. Free. (312) 747-2474.

Etheria

See Doug Fogelson's "Etheria" exhibit at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. This display of photography and sound inspires contemplation of the relationship between time and space. Gallery open 1-8 p.m. today. (630) 834-0202 or www.elmhurstartmuseum.org.

More than just corn

See if you can find your way out of Richardson Farm's Corn Maze, the largest in the world, at 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove. Be amazed from 3 to 11 p.m. today. Last admission is two hours prior to closing. $9.50 adults; $7 seniors; $8.50 students (13-18); $7 children (5-12); children under 5 are free. (815) 675-9729 or www.richardsonfarm.com.

Yesterday's Farm Museum

Take yourself back in time at Yesterday's Farm Museum, 50 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. The 2½-acre museum includes a 1920s farm house, 1840s prairie house, 1850s barn, carriage house and farm equipment. Open 1 to 3 p.m.; call for an appointment for groups. Admission is $2 adults and $1 for children. (630) 595-8777.

Behind the Emerald Curtain

Sneak behind the scenes on a tour of the Broadway show "Wicked" hosted by cast members at the Ford Center for the Performing Arts, Oriental Theater, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. See the sets, costumes, props and wigs. Lasts approximately an hour. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $25. (312) 902-1400. www.ticketmaster.com.

Soojin Ahn

Hear the renowned classical pianist at Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago. 12:15 p.m. Free. (312) 744-6630.