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The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Returns
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Returns

CHICAGO – The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to present its annual live production of “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker” featuring original choreography…

Friday November 22, 2024
1:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
Various locations
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company

CHICAGO – Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast, creative and production teams for Love Song, written by John Kolvenbach and directed…

Friday November 22, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good

CHICAGO – Curious Theatre Branch, continues its 35th anniversary season with a world premiere from Founding Co-Artistic Director Jenny Magnus, The Good, March 29 –…

Friday November 22, 2024
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago

Join Brookfield Zoo Chicago for the Chicagoland’s longest-running holiday light festival! You’ll step into a wonderland of Holiday Magic, where enchanting scenes come to life…

Friday November 22, 2024
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
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
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 22 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
New Year’s Eve at The Butcher’s Tap
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

New Year’s Eve at The Butcher’s Tap

Join us at The Butcher’s Tap for one of Chicago’s best New Year’s Eve celebrations! Doors open at 9pm for NYE celebrations. Your drink package…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Butcher’s Tap
3734 N Southport Ave
Marri Rock the Mile
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Marri Rock the Mile

Eat! Drink! And Be Charitable! Celebrating on Friday, November 22nd from 5-8pm at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Mag Mile. Enjoy curated culinary creations, tasty libations,…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
540 N Michigan Ave
Opening Reception: (is it) Enough? by Paul Wear and Andrea Jablonski
Nov22
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception: (is it) Enough? by Paul Wear and Andrea Jablonski

Opening Reception Friday, November 22, 2024 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM CDT Additional Information Oliva Gallery 3816 West Armitage Avenue Chicago, IL 60647 Contact: 847-922-5736…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Oliva Gallery
3816 W Armitage Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Nov22
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,…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
South Shore Tree Lighting Ceremony
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

South Shore Tree Lighting Ceremony

Join the South Shore Chamber of Commerce on Friday, November 22, for a festive Tree Lighting Ceremony at 71st Street and Stony Island Avenue to…

Friday November 22, 2024
5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.
South Shore Lighting Ceremony
S Stony Island Ave & E 71st St
Documentation of Re-Existence: Ukrainian Feminist Films
Nov22
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Documentation of Re-Existence: Ukrainian Feminist Films

Join us for a film screening, fundraising event, and discussion of Ukrainian feminist cinema curated by the Feminist Film Festival “Filma” on November 22nd at…

Friday November 22, 2024
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Friday November 22, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Infinite Wrench
Nov22
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Infinite Wrench

Don’t miss the longest running late-night show in Chicago! At The Infinite Wrench you’ll see 30 original plays in 60 minutes written and performed by…

Friday November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

BLANK! The Musical

Gather your friends, grab your phone, and share your ideas. At BLANK! The Musical, you create an entire Broadway-style production. This incredible show is completely improvised.…

Friday November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Nov22
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…

Friday November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Dog Man – The Musical
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

Dog Man – The Musical

Back by popular demand, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain…

Friday November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue Fine Arts Building
ANNIE returns to Chicago this holiday season!
Nov22
Theatre & Performing Arts

ANNIE returns to Chicago this holiday season!

The iconic Tony Award-winning musical ANNIE is returning to Chicago this holiday season with a limited three-week engagement at The Chicago Theatre from November 12…

Friday November 22, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
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