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Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Sunday, January 5thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StMusic & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro Zinzanni
Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…
Sunday, January 5th
5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. RandolphMuseums, 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…
Sunday, January 5th
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn StMuseums, 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…
Sunday, January 5th
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Sunday, January 5th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Music & Comedy
Erica Nicole Clark at The Comedy Bar
SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. — Most tables seat 4 total guests. You may be seated with strangers if your party…
Tours & Attractions
Holiday Bricktacular
Build the best memories at Chicago’s top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29th – January 5th, families can enjoy a winter wonderland…
Sunday, January 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale RoadMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Sunday, January 5th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
Sunday, January 5th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.Theatre & Performing Arts
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…
Sunday, January 5th
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.Theatre & Performing Arts
The Berlin Diaries
The great-grandfather of Oregon Book Award-winning playwright Andrea Stolowitz kept a journal for his descendants after escaping to New York City in 1939 as a…
Sunday, January 5th
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Open Space Arts
1411 W. Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60640Festivals, 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…
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,…
Sunday, January 5th
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow RdTheatre & Performing Arts
Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival
Chicago – Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents the 38th Annual Young Playwrights Festival, January 5 – 26, 2025 at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen. For nearly…
Sunday, January 5th
2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642Festivals, 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…
Music & Comedy
Mike Robinson & Noshod Barrows at The Comedy Bar
SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. — Most tables seat 4 total guests. You may be seated with strangers if your party…
Sunday, January 5th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.Music & Comedy
Teachers Gone Bad: Live in Chicago
Brought to you by Mind Twist Comedy, Teachers Gone Bad showcases a killer lineup of educators-turned-comedians. Whether they’re moonlighting between grading papers or crushing it…
Sunday, January 5th
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway StMusic & Comedy
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
The critically acclaimed original musical returns one more time to the Annoyance Theater just in time for the holiday season. Come enjoy some of Chicago’s…
Sunday, January 5th
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.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…
Monday, January 6thJimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118Museums, 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…
Monday, January 6th
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions
Franz West: Millennium Park
Franz West” Millennium Park features two monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011) and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park. Stonehenge, with…
Monday, January 6thMillennium Park
201 E Randolph StMuseums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…
Monday, January 6th
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Dr.Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…
Monday, January 6th
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.Theatre & Performing Arts
Monday Night PlayGround CH: Holiday Surprise
PlayGround-Chicago presents Season 3 MONDAY NIGHT PLAYGROUND in association with Theater Wit January 6, 2025, 7pm CT Theater Wit & Simulcast Topic: Holiday Surprise Admission: Free…
Monday, January 6th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Theater Wit
