It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

It’s a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!

George Bailey – the Everyman from small town Bedford Falls whose dreams of escape and adventure were stopped by family obligation and civic duty –…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
American Blues Theater
5627 N Lincoln Blvd
Happy Holly-Daze: A Holiday Drinking Game Performance
Dec11
Music & Comedy

Happy Holly-Daze: A Holiday Drinking Game Performance

Year after year, Corn Productions brings the holiday magic in a tradition spanning over a decade. Happy Holly-Daze is a sketch comedy show about all…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
The Taming of the Shrew
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Taming of the Shrew

Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec11
Theatre & 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…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Superior Donuts
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Superior Donuts

Arthur Przybyszewski owns a decrepit donut shop in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. Franco Wicks, a black teenager who is his only employee, wants to…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 North Milwaukee Avenue
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Dec11
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Wild Door Theater Makes Its Chicago Debut With “Smokefall” at Theater Wit
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Wild Door Theater Makes Its Chicago Debut With “Smokefall” at Theater Wit

A new voice joins Chicago’s vibrant theater scene this fall as Wild Door Theater proudly launches its inaugural production, Smokefall, November 10 – December 21,…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Oil Lamp Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Oil Lamp Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play”

Oil Lamp Theater is proud to present the final production in its 2025 season, It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, November 20 –…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Oil Lamp Theater
1723 Glenview Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025
OnlyWrestlers Frozen Fury
Dec11
Sports & Recreation

OnlyWrestlers Frozen Fury

OnlyWrestlers LIVE is set to make a thrilling return to the Windy City on Thursday, December 11th, showcasing an action-packed night of In Your Face…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Logan Square Auditorium
2539 North Kedzie Boulevard
Jonas Brothers – JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour
Dec11
Music & Comedy

Jonas Brothers – JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour

The Jonas Brothers are scheduled to perform in Rosemont on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Allstate Arena. The show is part of their “JONAS20:…

Thursday, December 11th
7:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
Improvsed DCOM
Dec11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Improvsed DCOM

Dive into the nostalgia of Disney Channel Original Movies with the cast of Improvised DCOM! This All Star cast is bringing screen to stage every…

Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show
Dec11
Music & Comedy

Cafe Lounge Underwater Sketch Comedy Show

A night with Cafe Lounge Underwater is like the best house party you’ve ever been to. There’s dancing, music, drinks, and of course, meeting strangers…

Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Rag Doll on a Bomb Site
Dec11
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rag Doll on a Bomb Site

Trap Door Theatre’s Trap Open Series presents: Rag Doll on a Bomb Site Written by Shelley Cooper Featuring Shelley Cooper Directed by Kelsey Miller On…

Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m.9:15 p.m.
Trap Door Theatre
1655 W. Cortland St.
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec11
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…

Thursday, December 11th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Set In Chicago Holiday Style
Dec11
Music & Comedy

Set In Chicago Holiday Style

Set In Chicago is back just in time for the holidays. This improvised movie sequel will now feature snow falling down and holiday cheer abound…

Thursday, December 11th
8:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar
Dec11
Music & Comedy

Windy City Laughs at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage 🎤 @360ComedyNetwork presents Windy City Laughs!…

Thursday, December 11th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
What Could Go Wrong Comedy Show
Dec11
Music & Comedy

What Could Go Wrong Comedy Show

Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where laughter is always guaranteed! Join us on November 12, 2025, at 9:00 PM for the hilarious What…

Thursday, December 11th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
The Laugh Factory
175 N Broadway
Sketch Playlist
Dec11
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Sketch Playlist

Sketch Playlist is a weekly sketch show on Thursdays at 9:30pm at iO Theater (1501 N Kingsbury Street, Chicago 60642) that will feature brand-new material…

Thursday, December 11th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec12
Theatre & 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…

Friday, December 12th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Elf The Musical
Dec12
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Friday, December 12th
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
SIX
Dec12
Theatre & Performing Arts

SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration…

Friday, December 12th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec12
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…

Friday, December 12th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Letter to Santa
Dec12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Letter to Santa

Little ones are invited to share their holiday wishes in our beautifully decorated lobby. Children can pen letters to Santa and place them in our…

Friday, December 12th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo
Dec12
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center’s 23nd Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 23rd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Friday, December 12th
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central St