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Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
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
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec2
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,…

Monday, December 2nd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Poetry @ The Green
Dec2
Theatre & Performing Arts

Poetry @ The Green

The Chicago Poetry Center and The Green at 320 S. Canal are proud to reintroduce this free, weekly reading and open mic series co-curated by…

Monday, December 2nd
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
The Green at 320
320 S. Canal St.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Chicago Bulls vs. Brooklyn Nets
Dec2
Monday, December 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec2
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.…

Monday, December 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
63 West Ontario Street Chicago, IL 60654
63 West Ontario Street
Bramble Theatre Company’s Festival of Unfinished Work
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Marriott Theatre Presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Dec2
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…

Monday, December 2nd
7:30 p.m.11:30 p.m.
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Dr.
GDC: “Season 61 | UNLIMITED!” Spring Harris Theater Engagement
Dec2
Dec3
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…

Monday, December 2nd
7:30 p.m.Tuesday, December 3rd
9:30 p.m.
City Cruises Holiday Fireworks and Drone Dinner Cruises
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
12:00 a.m.
Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, United States
Into The Woods
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
Wrigleyville Wonderland Returns
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
Various locations
League of Chicago Theatres
Dec3
Dec6
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…

Tuesday, December 3rdFriday, December 6th
Newhart Family Theatre
1020 W. Sheridan Rd.
Antigone
Dec3
Dec12
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…

Tuesday, December 3rdThursday, December 12th
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Dec3
Dec12
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…

Tuesday, December 3rdThursday, December 12th
The Marriage of Figaro
Dec3
Dec24
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.…

Tuesday, December 3rdTuesday, December 24th
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Boy Gets Girl peeking through blinds
Dec3
Dec27
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…

Tuesday, December 3rdFriday, December 27th
Skokie Theatre
7924 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL, 60077
Bottle Fly world premiere
Dec3
Jan11
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…

Tuesday December 3, 2024Saturday January 11, 2025
Redtwist Theatre
1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave
Rodgers & Hammersteins Ciderella
Dec3
Feb2
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…

Tuesday December 3, 2024Sunday February 2, 2025
Marriott Theatre
10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, IL, 60069
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Dec3
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…

Tuesday, December 3rd
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
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