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Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again
Dec21

Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again

Jeff Award-Winner Blake Montgomery is proud to present Charles Dickens Begrudgingly Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’ Again, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, December…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Dec21
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 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec21
Music & 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…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts

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…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Redtwist Theatre Presents “The Totality of All Things”
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Redtwist Theatre Presents “The Totality of All Things”

Award-winning Redtwist Theatre is proud to announce the cast and creative team for the headlining production in Twisted Playfest, The Totality of All Things, written…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
A Judy Christmas
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Judy Christmas

It’s December of 1963 and Judy Garland has a Christmas show to produce. Join Judy and her family in her live studio audience and enjoy…

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Hartfelt Family Christmas with Chapel Hart
Dec21
Music & Comedy

Hartfelt Family Christmas with Chapel Hart

Presented by Chop Shop. All Ages Lineup Doors open ― 7:00 PM Chapel Hart

Saturday December 21, 2024
8:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday December 21, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Chicago Style Improv
Dec21
Theatre & Performing Arts

Chicago Style Improv

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Saturday December 21, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
Who’s Holiday!
Dec21
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…

Saturday December 21, 2024
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle
Dec21
Music & Comedy

Stand-Up Comedy: Sophie Buddle

Sophie Buddle is a stand-up, a TV writer, and a podcaster. She has appeared on “The Tonight Show”, “The Late Late Show with James Corden”,…

Saturday December 21, 2024
9:15 p.m.11:15 p.m.
Zanies Comedy Club
1548 N. Wells St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Dec21
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 21, 2024
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday December 21, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Late Night Slice with Wet Pizza
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Late Night Slice with Wet Pizza

An experimental comedy variety show and incubator hosted by Chicago’s hottest improv group, Wet Pizza. The mission of this show is to create a space…

Saturday December 21, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Vibe Check: The Future of Stand Up Comedy
Dec21
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Vibe Check: The Future of Stand Up Comedy

Vibe Check is a comedy showcase filled with good vibes and Chicago & New York’s hottest young comics – has sold out major venues like…

Saturday December 21, 2024
10:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Into The Woods
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Various locations
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through February
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Teatro ZinZanni Chicago
32 West Randolph Street
Kimpton Gray Hotel and Center for Native Futures: Indigenous Art
Dec22
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.…

Sunday December 22, 2024
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
126 W Monroe Street
Redtwist Theatre Presents its Inaugural Twisted Playfest
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 2024
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
Dec22
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…

Sunday December 22, 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
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