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Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Nov18
Tours & 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…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov18
Tours & 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.…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Nov18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Nov18
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…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still
Nov18
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nova Music Festival Exhibition October 7th 06:29 AM – The Moment Music Stood Still

Thousands of music and arts fans gathered to celebrate life and music in Re’im, Israel at the Nova Music Festival. On Saturday, October 7, 2023,…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
1800 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1800 N Clybourn Ave
Chicken Little
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Chicken Little

The Sky is Falling!  The Sky is Falling!  Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company

Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…

Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Nov18
Tours & 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…

Tuesday, November 18th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
A Christmas Carol
Nov18
Theatre & 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…

Tuesday, November 18th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
WeWomen Play Festival
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

WeWomen Play Festival

Join us November 17–19 at Bramble Arts Loft for three nights of unapologetic, unfiltered and unforgettable feminist plays that challenge, question, and celebrate what modern…

Tuesday, November 18th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Carmina Burana
Nov18
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Carmina Burana

For three performances only, Enrique Mazzola leads the celebrated Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in Carmina Burana, the sweeping cantata based on 24 medieval poems. Lyric’s talented musicians…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Tuesday Good Show
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Much Ado About Nothing
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Much Ado About Nothing

Just in time for the holiday season, Shakespeare’s wittiest rom-com is “as merry as the day is long!” Beatrice is living it up as a…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Revolution(s)
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Revolution(s)

By Zayd Ayers Dohrn Music and Lyrics by Tom Morello Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III October 4 – November 9, 2025 Put your hands…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:30 p.m.
Goodman Theatre
170 N. Dearborn St.
Amadeus
Nov18
Theatre & Performing Arts

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…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Calgary Flames
Nov18
Tuesday, November 18th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Fresh Faces of Chicago

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter and entertainment reign supreme in the heart of the Windy City! Join us on November 18,…

Tuesday, November 18th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Nov18
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…

Tuesday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Nov18
Music & Comedy

Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary

Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.

Tuesday, November 18th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov19
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hell’s Kitchen

Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…

Wednesday, November 19th
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov19
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Beautiful Noise

RETURNING IN 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Click Here to purchase tickets for the return. THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING,…

Wednesday, November 19th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”
Nov19

“Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers”

On view from Oct. 25, 2025, through Mar. 22, 2026, in the Chicago Rooms (2nd Floor North), this exhibition explores the intersections of caregiving, creativity…

Wednesday, November 19th
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Rooms, 2nd Floor North
Lightscape
Nov19

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 details
Wednesday, November 19th
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.
Nov19

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S.

The Joffrey + Ballet in the U.S. is a large-scale exhibition celebrating the rich history of The Joffrey Ballet and the life of Robert Joffrey. The…

Wednesday, November 19th
659 W. Wrightwood Ave Chicago, IL 60614
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