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Marri Rock the Mile
Eat! Drink! And Be Charitable! Celebrating on Friday, November 22nd from 5-8pm at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile. Enjoy curated culinary creations, tasty libations,…
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Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
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South Shore Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 22, for a festive Tree Lighting Ceremony at 71st Street and Stony Island Avenue to…
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Documentation of Re-Existence: Ukrainian Feminist Films
Join us for a film screening, fundraising event, and discussion of Ukrainian feminist cinema curated by the Feminist Film Festival “Filma” on November 22nd at…
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Whiskies of the World Chicago
Whiskies of the World, the nation’s largest whiskey-tasting tour, will be stopping in Chicago on Friday, November 22, offering a whiskey journey like no other.…
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…
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Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…
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Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…
Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions
The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (U.S. Premiere)
Ex Machina, Côté Danse and Dvoretsky Productions, in partnership with Show One Productions, proudly present the U.S. premiere of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of…
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Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals 2024
The 15th Annual Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals provides the ultimate gathering place for enthusiasts, young and old, who have a passion for horsepower. We…
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Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…
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Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas
Join Chicago urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key Chicago sites important to Emmett Till’s life and that humanize the well-known story…
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Commemorative Day | Native American Heritage Month
For thousands of years, the place now known as Chicago was a thriving center of Indigenous life. Potawatomi people lived on and took care of…
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Get To Know Printers Row! eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Get To Know Printers Row!, an eAtlas Scavenger Hunt and Neighborhood Tour for The Near South Planning Board Locals and Visitors Invited…
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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Wintrust Lights Festival
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been a beloved holiday celebration for more than 30 years. Shining bright for 32 magnificent years, The Wintrust…
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Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival®
For thirty-three years, The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival™ has been an exciting and joy-filled holiday celebration. The centerpiece is the largest nighttime parade in…
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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,…
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Markets for Makers Chicago Holiday Market
Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago! Come shop 90+ makers, craft at their DIY stations, take photos at their photo…
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All That Glam: Explore Chicago’s 1920s Art Deco Masterpieces
“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (William Faulkner) This tour is Inside Chicago Walking Tours’ answer to many requests for an Art-Deco-specific…
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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago. But as fun as that is, it’s…
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Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…
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