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Yippee Ki Yay – A Diehard Parody
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends

Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends May 19 – June 30, 2024 Hours: Sundays 1-5pm General Admission $8 (Ages 13+), Kids Admission $5 (Ages 5-12),…

Sunday, December 1st
1:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Gamespace
2418 W Bloomingdale Ave Apt 101
Walking In A Tiki Wonderland
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Walking In A Tiki Wonderland

Get ready to escape the winter chill and step into a tropical holiday oasis at Island Party’s Walking In A Tiki Wonderland! Every Friday, Saturday &…

Sunday, December 1st
1:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
island party hut
355 East Riverwalk
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Dec1
Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.3:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
Falsettos
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Court Theatre
5535 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL, 60637
The RSC’s Pericles
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
DEFY x PROGRESS Wrestling – ONSLAUGHT
Dec1
Sports & Recreation

DEFY x PROGRESS Wrestling – ONSLAUGHT

GCW teams with DEFY and PROGRESS to bring you a Dual City Doubleheader during Thanksgiving Weekend! *Sunday, December 1st @ 2PM Bell Time Scheduled to…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Thalia Hall
1807 South Allport Street
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec1
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,…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Christmas Bingo
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night

Did Santa babysit the baby Jesus? Why were the Three Wise Men so lost? The answers to these and other humorous questions are answered in…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.
Madison Street Theater
1010 Madison St.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Adverses
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Adverses

  Jealousy and intrigue run rampant in the city of Palacio. A mother and a daughter face off in a fight to the finish: The…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Aguijón Theater
2707 N. Laramie Ave.
Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Christmas Bingo: It’s a Ho-Ho-Holy Night

Did Santa babysit the baby Jesus? Why were the Three Wise Men so lost? What are your favorite holiday movies and why? The answers to…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Madison Street Theater
1010 Madison St.
13 Suits: A Mother’s Monologues
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

13 Suits: A Mother’s Monologues

13 Suits: A Mother’s Monologues presented by The Outer Loop Theater Experience at Raven Theatre by Kathleen Kerrigan Duff & Michael Herman directed by Michael Herman, Aviva…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Raven Theatre Company
6157 N. Clark St.
Seven Guitars
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Seven Guitars

The Chicago non-Equity premiere of this searing August Wilson drama about six friends in the Hill District of Pittsburgh in 1948 mourning the death of…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
ANNIE returns to Chicago this holiday season!
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
4:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
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
Dec1
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…

Sunday, December 1st
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec1
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,…

Sunday, December 1st
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party
Dec1
Music & Comedy

Outcast Jazz Band’s Big Band Dance Party

The 18-piece Outcast Jazz Band have been swinging their way through some of the most prestigious ballrooms and events in the Chicagoland area for over…

Sunday, December 1st
6:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Epiphany Center For The Arts: Epiphany Hall
201 S Ashland Ave
Hubard Street Dance Chicago Season 47: Fall Series
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Hubard Street Dance Chicago Season 47: Fall Series

Hubard Street Dance Company (HSDC) is kicking off Season 47: Fall Series with a historic partnership with The Verdon Fosse® Legacy, making HSDC the only…

Sunday, December 1st
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Steppenwolf Theatre Company
1650 N. Halsted St.
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