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Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec16
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…

Monday December 16, 2024
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec16
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…

Monday December 16, 2024
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
Magic Mondays at Davenport’s
Dec16
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Magic Mondays at Davenport’s

Experience an unforgettable night of wonder at Magic Mondays at Davenport’s! Hosted by award-winning magician John Sturk, this monthly showcase features Chicago’s top conjurors performing…

Monday December 16, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Into The Woods
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Into The Woods

Escape into a fantastical fairytale adventure where wishes come true, but not always for free. A trove of storybook characters’ paths intertwine as they chase…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Various locations
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Kimpton Gray Hotel and Center for Native Futures: Indigenous Art
Dec17
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.…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
126 W Monroe Street
Redtwist Theatre Presents its Inaugural Twisted Playfest
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Redtwist Theatre Presents its Inaugural Twisted Playfest

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to present its inaugural Twisted Playfest, December 17 – 22, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Complete schedule…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
The Original Rainbow Cone Lombard (498 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148) The Original Rainbow Cone Wicker Park (1750 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622)
498 E Roosevelt Road
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Dec17
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
League of Chicago Theatres
Dec17
Dec20
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Friday December 20, 2024
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W. Sheridan Rd.
Antigone
Dec17
Dec26
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…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Thursday December 26, 2024
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dec17
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Experience the magic of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory like never before! Follow the adventures of Charlie Bucket, a kindhearted boy who wins a golden…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Thursday December 26, 2024
Boy Gets Girl peeking through blinds
Dec17
Jan10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Boy Gets Girl

A mystery thriller by Rebecca Gilman. The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Friday January 10, 2025
Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077
Bottle Fly world premiere
Dec17
Jan25
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bottle Fly

World Premiere of a new play by Jacqueline Goldfinger, author of last seasons’ Babel. This beautiful depiction of queer survival in the Everglades captures the…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Saturday January 25, 2025
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Rodgers & Hammersteins Ciderella
Dec17
Feb16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella celebrates the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale. Follow the classic story of Cinderella and her quest to attend the…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Sunday February 16, 2025
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Dec17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row

The Near South Loop hosts a timely exhibit in a tumultuous time – Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Fairytale of New York
Dec17
Dec18
Theatre & Performing Arts

Fairytale of New York

After three sell out tours in Ireland and the United Kingdom, join us on a festive journey through the heart of Ireland with the ultimate…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
7:00 a.m.Wednesday December 18, 2024
7:00 a.m.
Broadway Playhouse
175 E. Chestnut Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60611
Les Misérables
Dec17
Jan5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Les Misérables

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables makes a triumphant return to Chicago. This brilliant staging has taken…

Tuesday December 17, 2024Sunday January 5, 2025
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Dec17
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Brass

The world’s most celebrated orchestral brass section takes center stage in this annual December extravaganza. Experience traditional brass works and arrangements packed with virtuosity, warmth…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
7:30 a.m.
Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024
Dec17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
9:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Dec17
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Tuesday December 17, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
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