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Young Frankenstein
From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical comedy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
Celebrating the soundtrack of a generation! Beautiful is the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to the Rock & Roll…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holidays in the Loop
Experience the Loop, where Chicago’s holiday traditions are made. Witness the transformation of the city’s official downtown into a winter wonderland. #HOLIDAYSINTHELOOP – WIN A…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party
Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella
Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young woman wished for a life as beautiful as a fairytale. Experience the classic Rodgers +…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
This fantastical musical follows young Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe as they join four other Golden Ticket winners to tour the magical and mysterious…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Candace Hunter: The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler
In The Alien‐Nations and Sovereign States of Octavia E Butler, Candace Hunter presents new works created with synthetic plants, remnants of a sustainable food experiment,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Other Cinderella
It’s the 47th Anniversary of Jackie Taylor’s holiday classic hit The Other Cinderella. It’s been almost five decades and Cinderella is proving to be ageless.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Heather Guidero: Conversation Pieces
The exhibition runs from November 16th, 2023 until January 14th, 2024 with a reception on December 9th, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm. A longtime Pistachios…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Snow Queen
Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fantastical coming-of-age adventure that inspired the hit Disney movie Frozen. Join Gerda on…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
Gingerbread Express Elevator
Starting Saturday, November 18th, 2023 join us for the most joyful ride of the season! Stop by the hotel’s lobby and visit our famed Gingerbread…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Christmas Carol
“It is a gift from the Goodman to us. Experience it for yourself. You will not be disappointed” – Broadway World Experience the “perfect Chicago holiday…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Indigenous Portraits Unbound: Reflections on iconic images of resilience.
Take a closer look at one of the most imposing, influential, and expensive books published in the United States before the Civil War, Thomas McKenney…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dial M For Murder
Tony Wendice married his wife Margot for money, neglected her, got jealous of her affair, and now he wants her dead. In his meticulous planning…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wrigleyville Wonderland
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday celebrations, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Stomp
The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything…
Tours & Attractions
Sony Pictures’ Wonderverse
Sony Pictures Entertainment is excited to announce that Wonderverse, the studio’s first immersive entertainment destination, is open to the public for previews from December 19th…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Shrek: The Musical
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek: The Musical brings your favorite animated characters to life, from Fiona to Donkey to the Gingerbread Cookie’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Disney100: The Exhibition
⭐ The Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of historical and special treasures, works of art, artifacts, costumes, and memorabilia with the launch of Disney100:…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Theatre & Performing Arts
New Year’s Eve with Teatro ZinZanni
Ring in the New Year with Love, Chaos, and Dinner! Teatro ZinZanni invites patrons to an unforgettable night of cirque, comedy, and cabaret located on…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Snow Globe Pop-up at the Field Museum
Celebrate the holidays with us at the Field Museum. Capture your perfect winter moment with our SUE snow globe pop-up, all while staying cozy indoors.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Shane-Jahi Jackson: Voices Through The Orb
The Logan Center presents Voices Through the Orb featuring multistyle paintings by Shane-Jahi Jackson and curated by Juelle Daley. On view in Café Logan, 915…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
New Year’s Eve in the House of Blues Foundation Room
Ring in New Year’s Eve at the Foundation Room at The House of Blues, the iconic venue in River North that boasts music, art and…
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