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Dear Evan Hansen
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
Experience the “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent) that has delighted nearly two million theatergoers—Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With its “first-rate cast and marvelous staging…
Tours & Attractions
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree in Millennium Park will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. from November 18 through January 9.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Life Behind the Wire: Prisoners of War
What happens when a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine is captured during war? Most people aren’t aware of the drastic differences that exist between varying…
Thursday December 8, 2022Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd FloorMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown
Greektown Chicago has opened its new outdoor art exhibit My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown, with 26 vibrant three-dimensional artworks lining Halsted Street…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Human+Nature
Discover Human+Nature, the latest exhibition at The Morton Arboretum. Created by internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper, five large-scale artworks between 15 to 26 feet tall will inspire…
Thursday December 8, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.morton arboretum
4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Show of Hands: Handwriting in the Age of Print
For centuries, handwriting served as a powerful tool for communicating information, preserving knowledge, shaping identity, and building empires. In our digital world, however, fewer and…
Thursday December 8, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Newberry Library
60 West Walton StreetMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Animal Orchestra on Tour
Once upon a time, when the world began, there was no music. No dancing, no singing. But the animals of Animalandia discovered music and formed…
Friday December 9, 2022
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.The Glen Town Center
1940 Tower DriveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Abraham – Being Mickey
Abraham Being Mickey The Catacombs December 9, 2022 to January 21, 2023 Abraham’s latest series is inundated with Mickey-like characters and references. Why Mickey? It…
Friday December 9, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland AvenueMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Anne Hughes – Phenomena
Anne Hughes Phenomena The Sacristy Gallery December 9, 2022 to Jan 21, 2022 Anne Hughes sees each creative journey as an adventure in which she…
Friday December 9, 2022
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
Music Theatre Works Latest Production, “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas”
Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and creative team for Irving Berlin’s White Christmas in the Center Theatre at the North Shore…
Thursday December 15, 2022
8:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie
9501 Skokie Blvd.Theatre & Performing Arts
Junior Claus
Junior Claus is the only son of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Like many teenagers, Junior is reluctant to take over the family business. Unsure of…
Tuesday December 20, 2022
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Citadel Theatre
300 S. Waukegan RoadMusic & Comedy
The Disco Biscuits Live In Concert
Jam band The Disco Biscuits will perform live at Riviera Theatre on December 29-31, 2022.
Thursday December 29, 2022
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.The Riveria Theater
4746 N Racine AveMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Sentrock: The Boy Who Wanted To Fly
The Elmhurst Art Museum presents the first solo museum show of Pilsen-based street artist Sentrock, who uplifts and empowers youth through his murals and educational projects. The…
Friday December 30, 2022
12:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Elmhurst Art Museum
150 Cottage Hill AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
Experience the “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent) that has delighted nearly two million theatergoers—Goodman Theatre’s A Christmas Carol. With its “first-rate cast and marvelous staging…
Tours & Attractions
City of Chicago Christmas Tree
Chicago’s “official” Christmas tree in Millennium Park will shine brightly near the intersection of Michigan Ave. and Washington St. from November 18 through January 9.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dear Evan Hansen
DEAR EVAN HANSEN has struck a remarkable chord with audiences and critics everywhere, including The Washington Post who says DEAR EVAN HANSEN is “Theatrical magic. One of the most remarkable…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Life Behind the Wire: Prisoners of War
What happens when a soldier, sailor, airman, or marine is captured during war? Most people aren’t aware of the drastic differences that exist between varying…
Friday December 30, 2022Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 S. Michigan Ave. 2nd FloorMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown
Greektown Chicago has opened its new outdoor art exhibit My Painted Lyre: Seeing music in Chicago’s Greektown, with 26 vibrant three-dimensional artworks lining Halsted Street…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Twenty-Sided Tavern
“A new family-friendly franchise that celebrates fantasy gaming. The audience has a total blast. Clearly authentic and fun.” – Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune Where laughter…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winterland at Gallagher Way
Gallagher Way is thrilled to announce the return of Winterland and, for the first time since launching six years ago, the extension of the holiday…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Comedy Hour at Annoyance Theatre
Each week, Chicago comics bring the freshest, most experimental new material to the Annoyance for the Comedy Hour. The weekly show is an eclectic mix…
Friday December 30, 2022
12:00 a.m. – Saturday December 31, 2022
1:00 a.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Human+Nature
Discover Human+Nature, the latest exhibition at The Morton Arboretum. Created by internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper, five large-scale artworks between 15 to 26 feet tall will inspire…
Friday December 30, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.morton arboretum
4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Animal Orchestra on Tour
Once upon a time, when the world began, there was no music. No dancing, no singing. But the animals of Animalandia discovered music and formed…
Friday December 30, 2022
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.The Glen Town Center
1940 Tower Drive

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