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Amadeus
Vienna: a cacophony of music and intrigue. The emperor’s composer, Antonio Salieri, holds court until the flamboyant entrance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: prodigy and wild…
Wednesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Theatre & Performing Arts
Manual Cinema’s Christmas Carol
Manual Cinema’s awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind rendition of the Dickens classic returns to the Studebaker Theater this holiday season! Avowed holiday skeptic Aunt Trudy has been reluctantly…
Wednesday, December 24th
7:30 p.m.Fine Arts Building | Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan AvenueTheatre & Performing Arts
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Join American Ghost Walks on a spine-chilling Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt in Lincoln Park, known for its eerie hauntings and chilling history. Dive…
Wednesday, December 24th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…
Wednesday, December 24th
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W DivisionTheatre & Performing Arts
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Experience magic this holiday season with two-time Tony Award®-winner Christopher Wheeldon’s ‘The Nutcracker’. On a magical Christmas Eve, mere months before the opening of Chicago’s…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Phantom of the Opera
THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…
Thursday, December 25thCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Lincoln Park ZooLights
Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…
Winter Wonderfest
Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…
Lightscape
Tickets are on sale now for all. Book in advance and secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast! Step into an enchanting…
North Suburbs
Event detailsBalloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance. Discover the…
Thursday, December 25thDuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th PlaceFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holidays at Skydeck!
HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington StTours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite GFestivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Pilsen Day Trip
We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…
Thursday, December 25th
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen AveSports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
Thursday, December 25th
11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.Millennium Park
201 E Randolph StTours & Attractions
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Thursday, December 25th
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTheatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
“I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” Rediscover a Dickens’ classic with an adaptation that “makes you…
Thursday, December 25th
2:00 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
The Beauty of Chicago
An ongoing showcase celebrating the people, places, and stories that define our city. Forum 301 Chicago will be hosting local Chicago artist to showcase their…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
CHAMPAGNE ROW, by Park Hyatt Chicago Thu – Sat, 3-8pm Reserve Your Seat | View Menu Park Hyatt Chicago hosts an intimate champagne experience…
Thursday, December 25th
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan AveFestivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic
We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…
Thursday, December 25th
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd

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