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STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Dec2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…

Monday, December 2nd
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Dec2
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Monday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Dec2
Tours & Attractions

The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.”  (Confucius) Everyone does a boat tour when they visit Chicago.  But as fun as that is, it’s…

Monday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec2
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 2nd
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Dec2
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

“Unearth” is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in…

Monday, December 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec2
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 2nd
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Dec2
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 2nd
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
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Christkindlmarket
Dec2
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 2nd
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Dec2
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 2nd
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec2
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 2nd
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec2
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 2nd
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec2
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 2nd
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
Dec2
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 2nd
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec2
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 2nd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Poetry @ The Green
Dec2
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 2nd
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec2
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 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets
Dec2
Monday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec2
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 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec2
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 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec2
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 2nd
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Dec2
Dec3
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 2nd
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 3rd
9:30 p.m.
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Dec3
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 3rd
12:00 a.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Into The Woods
Dec3
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 3rd
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec3
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 3rd
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
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