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Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Beverly Arts Center
Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 26th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…
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,…
Sports & Recreation
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Holiday Magic
We’re lighting up the night this holiday season! Returning with a brand new light display, celebrate more than 40 years of Holiday Magic. Now with…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Sheraton Sleigh Bar, Presented by Shula’s Steak House
Celebrate the holidays in Chicago at the Sheraton Sleigh Bar, presented by Shula’s Steak House—a limited-time holiday pop-up bar located inside the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. This festive…
Tours & Attractions
Tropical Wednesdays
Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!
Music & Comedy
Crowd Work Wednesday
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Crowd Work Wednesday is a weekly…
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…
Music & Comedy
Leon Thomas – Mutts Don’t Heel 2025 World Tour
Grammy‑winning R&B artist Leon Thomas will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Dec. 3, 2025.
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
The Long Christmas Dinner
THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER – nine decades long in just one 75-minute act – showcases the lives of several generations of the Bayard family. Wilder…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Falstaff, ossia le tre burle by composer Antonio Salieri and librettist Carlo Prospero Defranceschi.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Falstaff, ossia Le tre burle
Chicago Opera Theater (COT) presents the highly anticipated Chicago premiere of Falstaff, ossia le tre burle by composer Antonio Salieri and librettist Carlo Prospero Defranceschi.…
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…
Music & Comedy
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones – Jingle All The Way 2025 Tour
Béla Fleck and the Flecktones will perform live at The Salt Shed Indoors on Dec. 3, 2025.
Music & Comedy
Erykah Badu and Alchemist – Abi & Alan 2025 Tour
Erykah Badu and Alchemist will perform live at The Chicago Theatre on Dec. 2-3, 2025.
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…
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…
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