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Festive Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
Dec6
Dec29
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Festive Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

Enjoy a delightful afternoon of scrumptious holiday-inspired treats during Festive Tea at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago every weekend from November 29 through December 22. Tea service…

Friday, December 6th
11:00 a.m.Sunday, December 29th
2:00 p.m.
The Ritz Carlton Chicago
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Dec6
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, December 6th
1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Walking In A Tiki Wonderland
Dec6
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 &…

Friday, December 6th
1:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
island party hut
355 East Riverwalk
Open Your Eyes: Explore Chicago’s Underground Pedway & Other Secrets of the Loop
Dec6
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, December 6th
2:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Pedway
120 N. LaSalle St.
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec6
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,…

Friday, December 6th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec6
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, December 6th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
LOVE SONG by John Kolvenbach from Remy Bumppo Theatre Company
Dec6
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, December 6th
2:30 p.m.5:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
Curious Theatre Branch announces with a world premiere from Jenny Magnus, The Good
Dec6
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, December 6th
3:00 p.m.4:00 p.m.
Chicago Dramatists
1105 W. Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL, 60642
Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Dec6
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, December 6th
3:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago
3300 Golf Rd
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Dec6
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, December 6th
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
Dec6
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, December 6th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
2024 Caroling with the Carillon Concert
Dec6
Music & Comedy

2024 Caroling with the Carillon Concert

Welcome to the merriest carillon concert of the year presented by UChicago Guild of Carillonists, who plays the 72-bell carillon at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel at…

Friday, December 6th
5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
5850 S Woodlawn Ave
Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade
Dec6
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade

Annual Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade in Austin that will feature live music and entertainment, family photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, and a toy…

Friday, December 6th
5:00 p.m.7:00 p.m.
Austin Holiday Parade
5701 W Madison St
Willow Hill Lights
Dec6
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, December 6th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs
Dec6
Music & Comedy

Millennium Park Holiday Sing-Alongs

Bundle up and belt out songs in celebration of Chicago’s diverse holiday traditions in Millennium Park’s Wrigley Square on Fridays, December 1, 13, and 20.…

Friday, December 6th
6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Opening Reception – Holly Holmes: REVERBERATIONS
Dec6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Opening Reception – Holly Holmes: REVERBERATIONS

Attend the opening reception for Holly Holmes’ exhibit REVERBERATIONS on Friday, December 6, 6:00-9:00pm. Since 2011, Holly Holmes has explored the tension between abstraction and representation. Her…

Friday, December 6th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Epiphany Center for the Arts
201 South Ashland Avenue
Joe Di Zillo Live
Dec6
Music & Comedy

Joe Di Zillo Live

Chicago musician/singer-songwriter Joe Di Zillo’s latest album Bringing it Back was released on vinyl on Friday, June 21. Chicago has produced incredible music over the…

Friday, December 6th
6:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
sketchbook Brewing Co
4901 Main St
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec6
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, December 6th
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec6
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, December 6th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Dec6
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, December 6th
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Infinite Wrench
Dec6
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, December 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Who’s Holiday!
Dec6
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…

Friday, December 6th
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Theater Wit
BLANK! The Musical
Dec6
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, December 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
ANTARANGA: Between You and Me
Dec6
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…

Friday, December 6th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
Links Hall
3111 North Western Avenue
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