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“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Dec4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”

Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…

Wednesday, December 4th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes
31 W. Ohio St. , Chicago, IL, 60654
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
Dec4

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure

You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…

Wednesday, December 4th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Water Tower Place
821 N. Michigan Ave.
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Dec4
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”…

Wednesday, December 4th
10:00 a.m.6:00 p.m.
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago
31 W. Ohio St
Alice in Wonderland
Dec4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Wednesday, December 4th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec4
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,”…

Wednesday, December 4th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
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Christkindlmarket
Dec4
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,…

Wednesday, December 4th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BLACK MOON TRIO
Dec4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Music & Comedy

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BLACK MOON TRIO

DAME MYRA HESS MEMORIAL CONCERTS | BLACK MOON TRIO Khelsey Zarraga, Violin Parker Nelson, Horn Jeremy Vigil, Piano   Program Marc Mellits – Black Moon…

Wednesday, December 4th
12:15 p.m.1:00 p.m.
Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago
55 E. Wacker Drive
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
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
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
1:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec4
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,…

Wednesday, December 4th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
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
Dec4
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…

Wednesday, December 4th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
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
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