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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…
Sports & Recreation
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Neon Gardens, Lincoln Park’s newest hotspot for New York-style pizza, introduces the Chicago Bears Patio Pop-Up experience, now open to celebrate game days and showcase…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Willow Hill Lights
Get ready for an unforgettable holiday experience at Willow Hill Lights! This beloved annual drive-thru light show at the Willow Hill Golf Course in Northbrook,…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Poetry @ The Green
The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Who’s Holiday!
A Comedy with a twist of rhyme Remember little Cindy-Lou Who who was not more than two. What became of that tot, after that Grinch…
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Clay Horwitz at Zanies Chicago – Live Taping
Hometown hero Clay Horwitz returns to the most historic comedy club in Chicago for a special one-night-only holiday show! Clay Horwitz returns to his hometown…
Tours & Attractions
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Big Bus Tours, the global leader in open-top bus sightseeing, invites visitors to experience the enhanced Sunset Live Tour in Chicago. Available now through Oct.…
Music & Comedy
Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Vik Pandya hosts some of our favorite comedians & special drop in guests followed by a one-on-one interview with FREE open mic afterwards! SHOWS WILL…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
CHICAGO – Bramble Theatre Company, is proud to announce the third annual Festival of Unfinished Work at the new Bramble Arts Loft located on the…
Tours & Attractions
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Enjoy one of America’s most cherished silver screen classics, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, as it finds its way to the Marriott Theatre stage this holiday…
Theatre & Performing Arts
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Giordano Dance Chicago, America’s original jazz dance company, presents their spring engagement at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St. at…
Tours & Attractions
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Embark on an unforgettable evening filled with magic on a Holiday Fireworks or Drone Dinner Cruise on Lake Michigan or the Chicago River. Savor the…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
THE REGIONAL PREMIERE! Nominated for a Tony Award for Best Musical, this sparkling Disney fairytale has been reimagined for the stage. The theatrical production of…
Tours & Attractions
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Flyover, one of the city’s most exciting attractions to open in 2024, has launched an exciting new double feature that pairs their immersive Believe Chicago…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
The Lakeview East Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of one of Chicago’s favorite holiday celebrations, Wrigleyville Wonderland, at select venues throughout…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February
Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through February 16th due…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Kimpton Gray Hotel and Center for Native Futures: Indigenous Art
The Kimpton Gray Hotel is proud to partner with the Center for Native Futures art gallery to highlight the work of Indigenous artists in The Gray’s Living Room.…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
WHAT: The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone) is bringing a one-of-a-kind holiday experience to Lombard and Wicker Park with its Winter Wonderland Popup. From November 29, 2024, through…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Emily Hotel’s Artist in Residence Through December: Takako Konishi
Explore the transformative power of art at The Emily Hotel as we welcome our current Artist in Residence, Takako Konishi, through the end of the year.…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Encounters with Light
Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Antigone
Sophocles’ Antigone, translated by poet and MacArthur Fellow Anne Carson, remains unequaled in its ability to combine all the fundamental contradictions of the human condition…
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