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The Phantom of the Opera
Dec23
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 23rd
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Letter to Santa
Dec23
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 23rd
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Dec23
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 23rd
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
Dec23
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 23rd
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655
Christkindlmarket
Dec23
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 23rd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
A Christmas Carol
Dec23
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 23rd
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Tuesday Good Show
Dec23
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 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Amadeus
Dec23
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 23rd
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
The Long Christmas Dinner
Dec23
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Long Christmas Dinner

THE LONG CHRISTMAS DINNER – nine decades long in just one 75-minute act – showcases the lives of several generations of the Bayard family. Wilder…

Tuesday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m.8:45 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec23
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 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec23
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 23rd
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.
Comic Court: The Best Comedy Show in the World
Dec23
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 23rd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge
2040 North Milwaukee Avenue
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec24
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 24th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec24
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 24th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Letter to Santa
Dec24
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 24th
Viceroy Chicago
1118 N State St
Christkindlmarket
Dec24
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 24th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
A Christmas Carol
Dec24
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 24th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
Amadeus
Dec24
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 24th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec24
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 24th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
Halloween Chicago Ghost Tour & Hunt: Lincoln Park Hauntings by American Ghost Walks
Dec24
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 24th
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
Dec24
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 24th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec25
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 25th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec25
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…

Thursday, December 25th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
A Christmas Carol
Dec25
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…

Thursday, December 25th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
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