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Beyond the Nutcracker | 10th Anniversary
Nov30
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

Beyond the Nutcracker | 10th Anniversary

Named Top 10 Nutcrackers in Chicago by Pointe Magazine Embark on a mesmerizing journey around the world with Ballet 5:8’s enchanting production of Beyond the…

Saturday November 30, 2024
2:00 p.m.Sunday December 1, 2024
5:00 p.m.
Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture
2936 North Southport Avenue
Heart of Chicago Soul Club All Vinyl Rare Soul Dance Party
Nov30
Dec1
Music & Comedy

Heart of Chicago Soul Club All Vinyl Rare Soul Dance Party

Heart of Chicago is back at the Hideout Saturday, 11/30 for another grooving dance party. We are excited to welcome back our special Guest DJ…

Saturday November 30, 2024
9:00 p.m.Sunday December 1, 2024
2:00 a.m.
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
The Nasty Show at Chicago Laugh Factory
Nov30
Dec1
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

The Nasty Show at Chicago Laugh Factory

This ain’t your grandma’s stand up. Forget about cute puns and adorable observations and strap in for a night of in-your-face, no-holds-barred comedy! We compiled…

Saturday November 30, 2024
10:30 p.m.Sunday December 1, 2024
12:30 a.m.
Laugh Factory, 3175 N. Broadway St, Chicago, IL 60657
3175 N. Broadway St
Franz West: Millennium Park
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Sunday December 1, 2024
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Into The Woods
Dec1
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…

Sunday December 1, 2024
Chopin Theatre
1543 West Division Street
Frozen: The Broadway Musical
Dec1
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…

Sunday December 1, 2024
Paramount Theatre
23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, IL, 60506
Flyover Chicago: Two Flying Journeys Under One Roof
Dec1
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…

Sunday December 1, 2024
Navy Pier 600 East Grand Avenue Chicago, IL
600 East Grand Avenue
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park

 WHAT: The Original Rainbow Cone (Rainbow Cone) is bringing a one-of-a-kind holiday experience to Lombard and Wicker Park with its Winter Wonderland Popup. From November 29, 2024, through…

Sunday December 1, 2024
The Original Rainbow Cone Lombard (498 E Roosevelt Rd, Lombard, IL 60148) The Original Rainbow Cone Wicker Park (1750 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60622)
498 E Roosevelt Road
Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar

Kick off the holiday season in spectacular style at Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island, Margaritaville’s exclusive holiday pop-up bar! This festive event will bring the magic…

Sunday December 1, 2024
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
Blue on stage
Dec1
Dec16
Theatre & Performing Arts

Blue

Blue is destined to become an American classic. Co-produced by Lyric, The Glimmerglass Festival, and Washington National Opera, the opera presents the moving story of…

Sunday December 1, 2024Monday December 16, 2024
Lyric Opera of Chicago
20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606
Teatro Zinzanni
Dec1
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…

Sunday December 1, 2024
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Embrace of Comfort Group Exhibit at necessary & sufficient coffee® – Printers Row
Dec1
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…

Sunday December 1, 2024
7:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
necessary & sufficient coffee – Printers Row
728 S Dearborn St
League of Chicago Theatres
Dec1
Dec31
Theatre & Performing Arts

Throbbin’ Wood

PrideArts continues its holiday tradition of presenting its adults-only British pantos. The fine folk of Got-wood Forest are terrorized by taxes imposed by the wicked…

Sunday December 1, 2024
7:30 a.m.Tuesday December 31, 2024
3:00 a.m.
Pride Arts Center
4139 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60613
Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to Qianwen Yu’s exhibition Woven Rhythms: Textile, Music, Motion! Qianwen Yu is a Chicago-based…

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Winter Arts and Craft Expo 2024

The Evanston Art Center is proud to present the 22nd annual Winter Arts & Crafts Expo, featuring one-of-a-kind pieces of work by over 160 selected…

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
Irish American Heritage Center Christmas Bazaar
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Irish American Heritage Center Christmas Bazaar

The Irish American Heritage Center’s annual Christmas Bazaar returns on Sunday, December 1.  Festivities include more than 100 vendors selling food, crafts, jewelry, art, and…

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
4626 N Knox Ave
The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party
Dec1
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party

Four adorable Beatrix Potter favorites come to life in this mesmerizing, interactive trunk and puppet show, complete with original music. Storytellers weave Potter’s classic narration…

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective

What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…

Sunday December 1, 2024
9:30 a.m.4:30 p.m.
Chicago History Museum
1601 N. Clark St.
Brunch with Santa
Dec1
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Brunch with Santa

Create unforgettable memories with family and friends at Impact Field this holiday season. Enjoy an all-inclusive brunch, with bottomless mimosas, in the Rivers Stadium Club. …

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Impact Field
9850 Balmoral Avenue
Flight of Butterflies
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Flight of Butterflies

ntroducing the Flight of Butterflies! This city-wide exhibit merges nature, art, and story telling, creating a memorable experience for all in Chicago. Local artists adorn…

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond

“Tally ho!” Get ready to explore the natural world with Nature Cat in Nature Cat: Backyard and Beyond! There’s so much to learn about nature…

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Holiday Bricktacular
Dec1
Tours & Attractions

Holiday Bricktacular

Build the best memories at Chicago’s top family holiday event, Holiday Bricktacular! Daily from November 29th – January 5th, families can enjoy a winter wonderland…

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago
601 N. Martingale Road
Level Up: Writers & Gamers
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Level Up: Writers & Gamers

Embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of game writing! Level Up: Writers & Gamers takes you on a journey from the 1970s to today,…

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Thanksgiving Week of Play
Dec1
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Thanksgiving Week of Play

Explore three floors of family fun for everyone during our Thanksgiving Week of Play! From November 22 – 27 and November 29 – December 1,…

Sunday December 1, 2024
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
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