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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.
Antigone
Dec5
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Antigone

Sophocles’ Antigone, translated by poet and MacArthur Fellow Anne Carson, remains unequaled in its ability to combine all the fundamental contradictions of the human condition…

Thursday, December 5thSaturday, December 14th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dec5
Dec14
Theatre & Performing Arts

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Experience the magic of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory like never before! Follow the adventures of Charlie Bucket, a kindhearted boy who wins a golden…

Thursday, December 5thSaturday, December 14th
The Marriage of Figaro
Dec5
Dec26
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Marriage of Figaro

Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written.…

Thursday, December 5thThursday, December 26th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Boy Gets Girl peeking through blinds
Dec5
Dec29
Theatre & Performing Arts

Boy Gets Girl

A mystery thriller by Rebecca Gilman. The life of a successful career woman takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly innocent blind date spirals into…

Thursday, December 5thSunday, December 29th
Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077
Bottle Fly world premiere
Dec5
Jan13
Theatre & Performing Arts

Bottle Fly

World Premiere of a new play by Jacqueline Goldfinger, author of last seasons’ Babel. This beautiful depiction of queer survival in the Everglades captures the…

Thursday December 5, 2024Monday January 13, 2025
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Rodgers & Hammersteins Ciderella
Dec5
Feb4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella celebrates the timeless enchantment of this magical fairy tale. Follow the classic story of Cinderella and her quest to attend the…

Thursday December 5, 2024Tuesday February 4, 2025
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Dec5
Museums, 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…

Thursday, December 5th
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
Grieg & Rachmaninov
Dec5
Dec7
Theatre & Performing Arts

Grieg & Rachmaninov

Rachmaninov’s majestic First Symphony churns with youthful romantic fervor and ethereal mystery – perfect for a December outing. Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, inspired by Norway’s…

Thursday, December 5th
7:30 a.m.Saturday, December 7th
7:30 a.m.
League of Chicago Theatres
Dec5
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Throbbin’ Wood

PrideArts continues its holiday tradition of presenting its adults-only British pantos. The fine folk of Got-wood Forest are terrorized by taxes imposed by the wicked…

Thursday December 5, 2024
7:30 a.m.Saturday January 4, 2025
3:00 a.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
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