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20×2 Chicago: Where To?
Jan5
Theatre & Performing Arts

20×2 Chicago: Where To?

20×2 Chicago is a show in which 20 creative people from all different walks of life – writers, musicians, filmmakers, web geeks and other bon…

Sunday, January 5th
6:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
GMan Tavern
3740 N Clark St
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Jan5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Sunday, January 5th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Jan6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Monday, January 6th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jan6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Monday, January 6th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Monday Night PlayGround CH: Holiday Surprise
Jan6
Theatre & Performing Arts

Monday Night PlayGround CH: Holiday Surprise

PlayGround-Chicago presents Season 3 MONDAY NIGHT PLAYGROUND in association with Theater Wit January 6, 2025, 7pm CT Theater Wit & Simulcast Topic: Holiday Surprise Admission: Free…

Monday, January 6th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Tuesday, January 7th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Alice in Wonderland
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, January 7th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jan7
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Tuesday, January 7th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Tuesday, January 7th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Shucked
Jan7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Shucked

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner…

Tuesday, January 7th
7:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Wednesday, January 8th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Alice in Wonderland
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, January 8th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jan8
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Wednesday, January 8th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Wednesday, January 8th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Story Space and Time
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Story Space and Time

Join us for a series of open storytelling workshops led by Lauren Dotson and Emily Hooper-Lansana. Story Space is where we will listen to, create,…

Wednesday, January 8th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts, Room 603
915 E. 60th St.
Shucked
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

Shucked

SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls “flat out hilarious!” And nobody knows funny like economists. Featuring a book by Tony Award winner…

Wednesday, January 8th
7:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Blues & Beyond Jam occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from November…

Wednesday, January 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Jan8
Theatre & Performing Arts

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Blues & Beyond Jam occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from November…

Wednesday, January 8th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Jan8
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, January 8th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Frozen: The Broadway Musical

THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…

Thursday, January 9th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Alice in Wonderland
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Thursday, January 9th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Jan9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Thursday, January 9th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Teatro Zinzanni
Jan9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Thursday, January 9th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…

Thursday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
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