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Strange Cargo: The Doom of the Demeter
Based on Chapter Seven of Bram Stoker’s DRACULA, this gothic horror high seas adventure tells the shocking events aboard the cargo ship transporting Count Dracula’s belongings from…
Monday, November 17th
7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660Festivals, 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, November 17th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.Music & Comedy
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.
Theatre & Performing Arts
Hell’s Kitchen
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…
Museums, 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…
Tuesday, November 18th
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…
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Tours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield MallTours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Big Bus Tours’ daily Hop-On, Hop-Off tours offer visitors a convenient way to explore Chicago’s vibrant downtown, including historic landmarks, cultural institutions and hidden gems.…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…
Tuesday, November 18th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State StMusic & Comedy
Chicken Little
The Sky is Falling! The Sky is Falling! Join Chicken Little and her friends –Ducky Lucky, Goosey Loosey, Turkey Lurkey and others– as she journeys…
Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Beverly Arts Center of Chicago
2407 W. 111th St. , Chicago, IL, 60655Theatre & Performing Arts
Peter Pan at Chicago Kids Company
Follow Peter Pan and Tinkerbell to Neverland! The adventures are endless in a world of pirates and mayhem. Let your imagination fly to a place…
Tuesday, November 18th
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont AveTheatre & Performing Arts
Alice in Wonderland
Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places! Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…
Tours & Attractions
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…
Tuesday, November 18th
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza DrTheatre & 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, November 18th
2:00 p.m.Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Carmina Burana
For three performances only, Enrique Mazzola leads the celebrated Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus in Carmina Burana, the sweeping cantata based on 24 medieval poems. Lyric’s talented musicians…
Tuesday, November 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606Music & 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 18th
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley AveTheatre & 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, November 18th
7:30 p.m.Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614Festivals, 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, November 18th
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Meeting Point: In front of the Chicago History Museum
1601 N Clark St.Music & Comedy
Patti Smith and her band: 50th Anniversary
Patti Smith and her band on the 50th Anniversary perform Horses on November 17 and 18 at The Chicago Theatre.
Theatre & Performing Arts
Hell’s Kitchen
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy® Award winning Alicia Keys—inspired by her life, her music, and her community. Your journey begins with…
Theatre & Performing Arts
A Beautiful Noise
RETURNING IN 2025 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND! Click Here to purchase tickets for the return. THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING,…
Wednesday, November 19thCadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601Museums, 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, November 19th
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, November 19th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Tours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
Wednesday, November 19th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago
5 Woodfield Mall

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