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Willow Hill Lights
Dec4
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,…

Wednesday, December 4th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Tropical Wednesdays
Dec4
Tours & Attractions

Tropical Wednesdays

Immerge yourself in a cultural experience as Latin dances come alive on Taylor street – Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, and Cha Cha Cha with margarita!

Wednesday, December 4th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Vintage Bar Chicago
1449 W. Taylor St.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
Dec4
Wednesday, December 4th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Miracle at Century High School
Dec4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Miracle at Century High School

Miracle at Century High School is an original Christmas musical making its world premiere at The Annoyance Theatre. When the principal of a scandal-plagued high…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
& Juliet There's live after Romeo
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

& Juliet

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Yippee Ki Yay – A Diehard Parody
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Yippee Ki Yay – A Diehard Parody

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Cirque Dreams: Holidaze
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Cirque Dreams: Holidaze

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE dazzles with a brilliant and whimsical family holiday spectacular. As the longest running cirque holiday theatrical event, this annual tradition wraps a…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Rosemont Theatre
The RSC’s Pericles
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The RSC’s Pericles

Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Breaking Sound at Broken Shaker in Freehand Chicago
Dec4
Dec5
Music & Comedy

Breaking Sound at Broken Shaker in Freehand Chicago

On Wednesday, December 4, Breaking Sound, a musical showcase spotlighting the hottest emerging artists, will be returning to Broken Shaker at Freehand Chicago for a…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:00 p.m.Thursday, December 5th
1:00 a.m.
Freehand Chicago
19 E Ohio Street
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec4
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.…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith

First Wednesday Blues & Beyond Jam with Kenny “Beedy Eyes” Smith Blues & Beyond Jam occurs on the first Wednesday of the month from November…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 East 60th Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Falsettos
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Falsettos

Tony Award-winning Falsettos is a tribute to family and its many forms; a playful interrogation of faith and identity; and a celebration of the beauty, complexity, and…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
The BBE presents Carols!
Dec4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The BBE presents Carols!

Think Carols are just for Christmas? Think again! Join the BBE for a festive night of carols from around the world including villancicos, holiday fiddle…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Davenport’s Piano Bar and Cabaret
1383 North Milwaukee Avenue
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Dec4
Dec5
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
7:30 p.m.Thursday, December 5th
9:30 p.m.
Hooch & Holler Comedy Show
Dec4
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Hooch & Holler Comedy Show

Every Wednesday The Best Speakeasy In Chicago Hosts The Hottest Comedians The City Has To Offer! Indulge In Our Amazing Craft Cocktails And Enjoy An…

Wednesday, December 4th
9:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Bordel Cocktail & Cabaret
1721 W Division
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Dec5
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…

Thursday, December 5th
12:00 a.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Into The Woods
Dec5
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…

Thursday, December 5th
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec5
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…

Thursday, December 5th
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec5
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…

Thursday, December 5th
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
Dec5
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…

Thursday, December 5th
Various locations
League of Chicago Theatres
Dec5
Dec8
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…

Thursday, December 5thSunday, December 8th
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W. Sheridan Rd.
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