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Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec23
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Monday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec23
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Monday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…

Monday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
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,…

Monday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
Dec23

Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon

A unique skating experience awaits you in downtown Chicago at Maggie Daley Park.  Enjoy skating on a ribbon, surrounded by trees, bushes and other natural…

Monday, December 23rd
11:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Dec23
Tours & Attractions

Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop

“What strange phenomena we find in a great city — all we need do is stroll about with our eyes open.” (Charles Baudelaire) Come experience…

Monday, December 23rd
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience

Experience the warmth of the season at NoMI Lounge’s Hot Chocolate Experience, launching just in time for the Lights Festival. Saturday, November 23 – Monday,…

Monday, December 23rd
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience

Prepare to step into a whimsical world of festive enchantment at Winterland, where, from the moment guests arrive, they’re transported into a wonderland of holiday delights.  Experience…

Monday, December 23rd
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Trans-Siberian Orchestra -The Lost Christmas Eve
Dec23
Music & Comedy

Trans-Siberian Orchestra -The Lost Christmas Eve

This year’s tour marks the grand return of “THE LOST CHRISTMAS EVE” to the stage for the first time since 2013. Expect an all-new, dazzling…

Monday, December 23rd
3:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Allstate Arena
6920 Mannheim Road
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

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…

Monday, December 23rd
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Lincoln Park Zoo
N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec23
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,…

Monday, December 23rd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Poetry @ The Green
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Clay Horwitz at Zanies Chicago – Live Taping
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Chicago Bulls vs. Milwaukee Bucks
Dec23
Monday, December 23rd
7:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec23
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.…

Monday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Vik Pandya at The Comedy Bar
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec23
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 23rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Dec23
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…

Monday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec23
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 23rd
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Dec23
Dec24
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…

Monday, December 23rd
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 24th
9:30 p.m.
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Dec24
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…

Tuesday, December 24th
12:00 a.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec24
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 24th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
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