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‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec13
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…

Saturday, December 13th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
The Lincoln Lodge
Dec13
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, December 13th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Dec13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday, December 13th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Amir K at The Comedy Bar
Dec13
Music & Comedy

Amir K at The Comedy Bar

2-Item Minimum Per Guest Valid ID Required for Entry First Come, First Served Seating No Outside Food or Beverage Get ready Chicago! Amir K, fresh…

Saturday, December 13th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec13
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, December 13th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
Elf The Musical
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Elf The Musical

Elf The Musical, inspired by the hit film, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy, a young orphan child whose life is changed forever when he…

Sunday, December 14th
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
SIX
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

SIX

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration…

Sunday, December 14th
CIBC Theatre
18 W. Monroe St. , Chicago, IL, 60602
The Phantom of the Opera
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Dec14
Museums, 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…

Sunday, December 14th
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour
Dec14
Tours & 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.…

Sunday, December 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical at Stahl Family Theatre
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Stahl Family Theatre
5900 W Belmont Ave
Christkindlmarket
Dec14
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,…

Sunday, December 14th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Dec14
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Sunday, December 14th
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop
Dec14

Chicago Greeter InstaGreeter Walks of the Loop

InstaGreeter Downtown walks Looking for a quick and easy way to see downtown Chicago’s top sights? Let InstaGreeter take you on a free hour-long guided…

Sunday, December 14th
11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Meet at Chicago Cultural Center – Welcome Desk – Randolph St. Entrance
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
A Christmas Carol
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
2:00 p.m.
Goodman Albert Theatre
170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601
The Taming of the Shrew
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Taming of the Shrew

Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…

Sunday, December 14th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
Amadeus
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
7:30 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago, IL, 60614
Wheel of Improv
Dec14
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Wheel of Improv

Chicago’s top comedians battle it out for laughs, glory, and sweet sweet points in an interactive game show, featuring a live studio audience (that’s you!)…

Sunday, December 14th
7:30 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St.
The Taming of the Shrew
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Taming of the Shrew

Deception, disguise, and desire. What if we want to be tamed? The richest man in town has two daughters and one big problem: he refuses to marry…

Sunday, December 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
‘Twas The Night Before… By Cirque du Soleil
Dec14
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…

Sunday, December 14th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Chicago Theatre
The Joffrey Ballet’s The Nutcracker
Dec15
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…

Monday, December 15th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 860
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