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Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci
Nov20
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Cavalleria rusticana & Pagliacci

This duo of passionate one-act operas explores the depths of spurned lovers’ grief and the lengths they’ll go to in avenging betrayal. Deadly love triangles…

Thursday, November 20th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov20
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, November 20th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov21
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Friday, November 21st
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov21
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…

Friday, November 21st
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov21
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,…

Friday, November 21st
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov21
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.…

Friday, November 21st
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Christkindlmarket
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Friday, November 21st
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov21
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 21 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov21
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…

Friday, November 21st
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals,…

Friday, November 21st
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Saturday, November 22nd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov22
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…

Saturday, November 22nd
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov22
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,…

Saturday, November 22nd
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov22
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.…

Saturday, November 22nd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Christkindlmarket
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Saturday, November 22nd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov22
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…

Saturday, November 22nd
12:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov22
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…

Saturday, November 22nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness
Nov22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness

Billy Corgan achieved stratospheric fame as the founder, frontman, and creative force behind the legendary Smashing Pumpkins. A Grammy winner whose powerful songwriting, commanding vocals,…

Saturday, November 22nd
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Franz West: Millennium Park
Nov23
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…

Sunday, November 23rd
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Hell’s Kitchen
Nov23
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…

Sunday, November 23rd
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
A Beautiful Noise
Nov23
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,…

Sunday, November 23rd
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov23
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…

Sunday, November 23rd
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Nov23
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.…

Sunday, November 23rd
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Christkindlmarket
Nov23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Sunday, November 23rd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
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