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Tuesday Good Show
Nov26
Music & 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 November 26, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Into The Woods
Nov27
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Wednesday November 27, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov27
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Wednesday November 27, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Christkindlmarket
Nov27
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,…

Wednesday November 27, 2024
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov27
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Park Zoolights

Celebrate three decades of priceless holiday memories as Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns for its 30th year this November. This beloved staple of…

Wednesday November 27, 2024
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Into The Woods
Nov28
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Thursday November 28, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

The Chicago Thanksgiving Parade

The award-winning Chicago Thanksgiving Parade returns for its 90th anniversary on Thursday, November 28, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. CT, traveling up Chicago’s…

Thursday November 28, 2024
8:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
State Street
From Ida B. Wells Drive to Randolph Street
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Thursday November 28, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov28
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Thursday November 28, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Christkindlmarket
Nov28
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,…

Thursday November 28, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Thanksgiving Feast at NoMI
Nov28
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Thanksgiving Feast at NoMI

Thursday, November 28 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. $220 Adult • $65 Child (7-12) • Free for 6 & Under Join us for a memorable…

Thursday November 28, 2024
11:00 a.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Into The Woods
Nov29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Friday November 29, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Friday November 29, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov29
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Friday November 29, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Christkindlmarket
Nov29
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,…

Friday November 29, 2024
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Lincoln Park Zoolights

Celebrate three decades of priceless holiday memories as Lincoln Park Zoo’s annual ZooLights Presented by ComEd and Invesco QQQ returns for its 30th year this November. This beloved staple of…

Friday November 29, 2024
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield
Nov29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield

Tickets for Magic VS Science hosted by Thom Britton and Jacob Mayfield in Chicago🎫 VIP – Get a free VIP bag full of various merchandise from Thom Britton…

Friday November 29, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Sideshow Gelato
4819 N Western
Voila: The Improvised Musical
Nov29
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Voila: The Improvised Musical

iO Chicago presents: a fully made-up, off-off-off Broadway style musical every Friday at 10pm in the Fremont Theater. Spend your Friday night with us. See…

Friday November 29, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
The iO Theater, 1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642, USA,
Into The Woods
Nov30
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Saturday November 30, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Chicago’s Bronzeville Largest Small Business Saturday Event
Nov30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Chicago’s Bronzeville Largest Small Business Saturday Event

“Join us for the 9th Annual Small Business Saturday 🎉 in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood! Sponsored by American Express. Discover unique local shops, family activities, and holiday…

Saturday November 30, 2024
8:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Absolutely Anything Essential
3521 S. King Drive
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Saturday November 30, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Nov30
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Saturday November 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Rogers Park’s Small Business Saturday Celebrations
Nov30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Rogers Park’s Small Business Saturday Celebrations

Rogers Park Business Alliance (RPBA) celebrates Small Business Saturday on November 30th starting at 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Small Business Saturday will mark the…

Saturday November 30, 2024
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Rogers Park
Join the Festive Fun at Roosevelt Collection Shops with Carolers and an Elf!
Nov30
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

Join the Festive Fun at Roosevelt Collection Shops with Carolers and an Elf!

Roosevelt Collection Shops will be welcoming an incredible Quartet of carolers for special live performances and plenty of cheer! A playful elf will also be…

Saturday November 30, 2024
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Roosevelt Collection Shops
150 W Roosevelt Rd
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