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That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!
It’s an annual holiday tradition! PlayMakers Laboratory’s is pleased to welcome back its original sketch show That’s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party! Playing five performances only…
Tuesday, December 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Improvised Christmas Carol
In a cuckoo-bananas world, sometimes we all just need a good ‘ol fashion morality check. It’s time for Ebenezer Scrooge to get another supernatural wake-up…
Tuesday, December 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.The Second City
230 W North Ave., 2nd FloorMusic & 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, December 9th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveMusic & Comedy
Tomato Throw Show
2-Item Minimum Per Guest First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Valid ID Required at Entry Join us for the most fun…
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, December 9th
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Music & Comedy
Fresh Faces of Chicago
Welcome to The Laugh Factory – Chicago, where the Fresh Faces of Chicago will be taking the stage on September 12, 2025, at 7:30 PM.…
Tuesday, December 9th
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.The Laugh Factory
175 N BroadwayTours & 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…
Tuesday, December 9th
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater AccessTheatre & Performing Arts
Porchlight Sings the Season
Award-winning Porchlight Music Theatre proudly presents Porchlight Sings the Season, Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at The Rhapsody Theater, 1328…
Tuesday, December 9th
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.The Rhapsody Theater
1328 W Morse AveFestivals, 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, December 9th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Would you rather be able to fly or be able to turn invisible? Who are we more tired of: Ryan Reynolds or Dwayne Johnson? Would…
Tuesday, December 9th
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee AvenueTheatre & 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…
Winter Wonderfest
Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…
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 detailsBalloon Museum: EmotionAir
The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Indoor Farmers Market
As our outdoor season wraps up, we’re heading inside for the colder months. Come support local vendors and farmers, and stock up on your favorite…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance. Discover the…
Wednesday, December 10thDuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th PlaceMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here
A Tragedy of Religious Fanaticism and Outta Here will be exhibited in the Second Floor Gallery of the Art Center. The opening reception is free…
Wednesday, December 10th
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Evanston Art Center
1717 Central StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Charting Imaginary Worlds: Why Fantasy and Games Are Inseparable
From Dungeons & Dragons to The Witcher, fantasy has long been a popular theme for games. But the relationship between fantasy and games is longer…
Wednesday, December 10th
9:00 a.m. – 4:45 p.m.Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Gallery
1100 East 57th StreetMuseums, 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…
Wednesday, December 10th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.

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