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Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec15
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…

Monday, December 15th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec16
Theatre & 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…

Tuesday, December 16th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec16
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Tuesday, December 16th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Letter to Santa
Dec16
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…

Tuesday, December 16th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Dec16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre

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…

Tuesday, December 16th
10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Beverly Arts Center
Dec16
Theatre & Performing Arts

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…

Tuesday, December 16th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Christkindlmarket
Dec16
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,…

Tuesday, December 16th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
A Christmas Carol
Dec16
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…

Tuesday, December 16th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Tuesday Good Show
Dec16
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, December 16th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Amadeus
Dec16
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 16th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec16
Theatre & Performing Arts

‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil

Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…

Tuesday, December 16th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec16
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…

Tuesday, December 16th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec17
Theatre & 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…

Wednesday, December 17th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Wednesday, December 17th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Letter to Santa
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre

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…

Wednesday, December 17th
10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at the Beverly Arts Center
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

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…

Wednesday, December 17th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Christkindlmarket
Dec17
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, December 17th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
A Christmas Carol
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Amadeus
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil

Due to overwhelming success, the celebrated holiday theatrical ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is returning to The Chicago Theatre for a limited…

Wednesday, December 17th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Dec17
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…

Wednesday, December 17th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec18
Theatre & 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…

Thursday, December 18th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
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