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& Juliet There's live after Romeo
Dec7
Theatre & Performing Arts

& Juliet

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from “Schitt’s Creek,” this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would…

Saturday, December 7th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
The RSC’s Pericles
Dec7
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, December 7th
2:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater
800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611
Winter Bazaar
Dec7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Winter Bazaar

Series of holiday pop-ups taking place throughout month of December featuring local businesses, holiday community programming, and decorated window displays that encourage shoppers to visit…

Saturday, December 7th
2:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
The Extraordinarium
2800 N. Milwaukee Ave
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec7
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, December 7th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec7
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, December 7th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Dec7
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, December 7th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Dec7
Saturday, December 7th
3:00 p.m.4:30 p.m.
United Center
1901 W Madison St.
Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini
Dec7
Music & Comedy

Bohème and Beyond – The Legacy of Puccini

As companies around the globe celebrate the centennial of Giacomo Puccini’s death in 2024, Chicago Opera Theater (COT), Chicago’s foremost producer of new and rarely produced…

Saturday, December 7th
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
DePaul University School of Music Holtschneider Performance Center, Gannon Concert Hall
2330 N Halsted St
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec7
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, December 7th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
Living Room Sessions
Dec7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Living Room Sessions

The Kehrein Center for the Arts Foundation presents Living Room (LVR) Sessions in December 7th from (time) including a panel, art exhibition retail, food, beverage…

Saturday, December 7th
4:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Kehrein Center for the Arts
5628 W. Washington Blvd
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec7
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, December 7th
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
Dec7
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, December 7th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Returns
Dec7
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…

Saturday, December 7th
5:00 p.m.7:30 p.m.
Various locations
Frozen Holiday Festival
Dec7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Frozen Holiday Festival

Join Elsa and Anna on December 7th for our traditional event Frozen Holiday Festival! Including Frozen, Once Upon A Snowman and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure on…

Saturday, December 7th
5:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Patio Theater
6008 W Irving Park Rd
Winter Lumberland Holiday Party & Market
Dec7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Winter Lumberland Holiday Party & Market

Join us at Rebuilding Exchange’s industrial warehouse in Chicago (1740 W. Webster Ave.) for an eco-friendly holiday celebration. Guests can enjoy food and drinks, shop…

Saturday, December 7th
5:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Rebuilding Exchange Chicago
1740 West Webster Avenue
Willow Hill Lights
Dec7
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, December 7th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec7
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, December 7th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Dining in the Dark at About Last Knife Restaurant
Dec7
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Dining in the Dark at About Last Knife Restaurant

Close your eyes and awaken your senses at Arlo Chicago at Dining in the Dark,  an innovative sensory dining experience at the on-site restaurant, About…

Saturday, December 7th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Arlo Chicago
168 N Michigan Avenue
The Staleys + Thompson Springs + Jacob on the Moon
Dec7
Music & Comedy

The Staleys + Thompson Springs + Jacob on the Moon

Presented by Chop Shop. This is an 18+ event Lineup Doors open ― 6:00 PM The Staleys Thompson Springs Jacob on the Moon

Saturday, December 7th
6:00 p.m.11:30 p.m.
1st Ward at Chop Shop
2033 W. North Ave
The Infinite Wrench
Dec7
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, December 7th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec7
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…

Saturday, December 7th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
BLANK! The Musical
Dec7
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, December 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
ANTARANGA: Between You and Me
Dec7
Theatre & Performing Arts

ANTARANGA: Between You and Me

ANTARANGA: Between You and Me is set in a world in deep crisis (much like our own) where most people have lost their ability to…

Saturday, December 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
A&A Ballet’s Critically Acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker 2024
Dec7
Theatre & Performing Arts

A&A Ballet’s Critically Acclaimed Art Deco Nutcracker 2024

In an era where representation in the arts is more important than ever, A&A BALLET’s Art Deco Nutcracker 2024 sets a powerful example by celebrating diversity on…

Saturday, December 7th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture
2936 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60657
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