Filament Theatre presents RAIN: for babies and their carers
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Filament Theatre presents RAIN: for babies and their carers

Filament Theatre (4041 N Milwaukee Ave), Chicago’s award-winning theater for young audiences on the northwest side, is delighted to premiere the North American production of…

Friday, January 9th
9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Filament Theatre
4041 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60641
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Jan9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Jan9
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…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Jan9
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…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jan9
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Jan9
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…

Friday, January 9th
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Jan9
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…

Friday, January 9th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Jan9
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…

Friday, January 9th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Champagne Row, by Park Hyatt Chicago

CHAMPAGNE ROW, by Park Hyatt Chicago Thu – Sat, 3-8pm Reserve Your Seat   |   View Menu   Park Hyatt Chicago hosts an intimate champagne experience…

Friday, January 9th
3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago
Jan9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Glenlivet 55 Legacy Experience, by Park Hyatt Chicago

Park Hyatt Chicago presents a singular offering centered on The Glenlivet 55 Year Old – Edition No. 1 of The Eternal Collection. Matured for more…

Friday, January 9th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Park Hyatt Chicago
800 N. Michigan Ave
Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk
Jan9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Wicker Park Bucktown’s “First Fridays” Art Walk

The “First Fridays Art Walk,” organized by the Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce, welcomes art enthusiasts to explore the neighborhoods’ vibrant arts scene. All…

Friday, January 9th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Jackson Junge Gallery
1389 N Milwaukee Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Jan9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jan9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jan9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Washington Capitals
Jan9
Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St,
The Unknown Variable by Nahal Navidar
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Unknown Variable by Nahal Navidar

Momentary Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of The Unknown Variable, written by Nahal Navidar, and directed by Jacob C. Shuler. The production…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
1133 W Catalpa
1133 W Catalpa Ave
Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival

Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents the 39th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, January 1 – 24, 2026 at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen.  For nearly four decades,…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Teatro Zinzanni
Jan9
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/tickets/ “Best Night Out” – CS Magazine | “You must see to believe!” – Forbes Teatro ZinZanni, Chicago’s most…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Teatro ZinZanni – Cambria Hotel
32 W Randolph St
Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas
Jan9
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Krampus: The Fright Before Christmas

We have transformed our haunted house into a Christmas wonderland, although it won’t be all glitter and snowflakes. You better watch out. You better not…

Friday, January 9th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
13th Floor Chicago
5050 River Rd
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago, now in its 19th year! Join us for an evening of…

Friday, January 9th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Devil’s Daughter
Jan9
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town, Devil’s Daughter, features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, January 9th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Amadeus
Jan9
Theatre & Performing Arts

Amadeus

Steppenwolf Theatre’s 50th Anniversary Season continues with Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, extended again by popular demand. In its four-star review, The Daily Herald called it “absolutely magnificent”. “A muscular and…

Friday, January 9th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Devil’s Daughter
Jan9
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, January 9th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.