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A Beautiful Noise
Nov23
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Beautiful Noise

HE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICON Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Broadway in Chicago
17 N State St Ste 810
The RSC’s Pericles
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Nov23
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,…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago Music Nexus
Nov23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Music Nexus

CHICAGO MUSIC NEXUS IS REVOLUTIONIZING HOW KNOWLEDGE, NETWORKING, AND OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHARED IN THE ELECTRONIC MUSIC INDUSTRY. This event is designed not just to open…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Loft Lucia
7 N. Carpenter St
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side
Nov23
Tours & Attractions

Walking Tour: Haunted by Our Dark Side

The rise in popularity of true crime TV shows tells us something: we are fascinated — morbidly fascinated — by true stories of death and…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:30 p.m.4:30 p.m.
Inside Chicago Walking Tours
Starting location given upon ticket purchase
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
THE COMEDIANS
Nov23
Theatre & Performing Arts

THE COMEDIANS

Two comedians walk into a comedy club… it’s the start of a bad joke and a serious relationship. Chauncy and Nsaku are both comedians and…

Saturday November 23, 2024
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Raven Theatre Company
6157 N. Clark St.
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Viewing Party at NoMI
Nov23
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Viewing Party at NoMI

Saturday, November 23 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. $190 Adult • $65 Child (7-12) • Free for 6 & Under Experience the 33rd Annual Magnificent…

Saturday November 23, 2024
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 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
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Nov23
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,…

Saturday November 23, 2024
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
David & David
Nov23
Music & Comedy

David & David

In “David & David”, audiences will be delighted (and a little confused) as they are welcomed into 123 Main Street, the brownstone apartment of the…

Saturday November 23, 2024
6:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Teatro Zinzanni
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala featuring Jeff Tweedy and Fred Armisen
Nov23
Music & Comedy

Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala featuring Jeff Tweedy and Fred Armisen

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and generosity. Enjoy holiday-themed dining, laughter, and inspiring performances featuring Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and SNL alum…

Saturday November 23, 2024
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala featuring Jeff Tweedy and Fred Armisen
Nov23
Music & Comedy

Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala featuring Jeff Tweedy and Fred Armisen

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and generosity. Enjoy holiday-themed dining, laughter, and inspiring performances featuring Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and SNL alum…

Southwest Suburbs

Event details
Saturday November 23, 2024
6:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
8400 31st Street
The Infinite Wrench
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
BLANK! The Musical
Nov23
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.…

Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.

Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies
Nov23
Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
Dog Man – The Musical
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 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!
Nov23
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…

Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
A Taste of Najwa Dance Corps
Nov23
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Taste of Najwa Dance Corps

For the past 45 years, NAJWA Dance Corps (NDC) has been devoted to preserving and performing African and African American dance styles. Tonight, you will…

Saturday November 23, 2024
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts
915 E. 60th St.
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