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Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical
Dec10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical

Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 25th Year!  Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…

Tuesday, December 10th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Apollo Theater
2550 N. Lincoln Ave.
Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical
Dec10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical

Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 25th Year!  Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…

Tuesday, December 10th
10:30 a.m.11:30 a.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
Alice in Wonderland
Dec10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Alice in Wonderland

Follow Alice as she travels down the Rabbit Hole to the most amazing places!  Along her fantastic journey she’ll meet the Mad Hatter, March Hare,…

Tuesday, December 10th
10:30 a.m.11:30 p.m.
Beverly Arts Center
2407 W. 111th Street
The World Within: Chicago’s Original & Best Architecture Interiors Tour
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.
Chicago Loop & River North
Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”
Dec10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Cleve Carney Museum of Art presents “Grid Luck”

The Cleve Carney Museum of Art (CCMA), located on the College of DuPage campus will present “Grid Luck,” an exhibition by Chicago-based artist  Alberto Aguilar.   In “Grid Luck,”…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.3:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Dec10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

“Unearth” at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art

“Unearth” is on display now through March 10 at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art, featuring three Chicago-based painters who find beauty and meaning in…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
425 W Fawell Blvd.
New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes
Dec10
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Monuments | Chicago Brendan Fernandes

Envisioned as the first in a series of interventions that engage monuments in and outside of the United States, New Monuments | Chicago by Brendan Fernandes seeks…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Grant Park
301 S Columbus Dr
Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up
Dec10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Pop-Up

Chicago Fair Trade’s Holiday Shop is now open on The Magnificent Mile! Stop by 663 N Michigan Ave to explore this festive fair trade experience…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
663 N Michigan Ave on The Magnificent Mile!
663
Christkindlmarket
Dec10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Christkindlmarket

What can you expect at the market?  The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Daley Civic Center
50 W. Washington St.
Catalog Holiday Market
Dec10
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Catalog Holiday Market

Join Willis Tower for their annual Holiday Market, featuring a diverse selection of vendors and special offerings from select Catalog retailers. This year’s Catalog Holiday…

Tuesday, December 10th
11:30 a.m.2:30 p.m.
Willis Tower, Catalog (Level 1)
233 South Wacker Drive
A Space Of Rest And Reflection Curated By Ciera McKissick | Pop-Up Installation
Dec10
Theatre & Performing Arts

A Space Of Rest And Reflection Curated By Ciera McKissick | Pop-Up Installation

Mon, Jul 10-Thur, Dec 24 / Level 2 South Cantilever Lounge Inspired by our summer-long celebration of light and connection along with the themes found…

Tuesday, December 10th
12:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Performance Hall
915 East 60th Street
NoMI Lounge Hot Chocolate Experience
Dec10
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,…

Tuesday, December 10th
2:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
Neon Gardens Opens New Chicago Bears Themed Patio
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
5:00 p.m.
Neon Gardens
2576 N. Lincoln Ave
Willow Hill Lights
Dec10
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,…

Tuesday, December 10th
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Tuesday Good Show
Dec10
Music & Comedy

Tuesday Good Show

Showcasing some of the best performers in the city, Tuesday Good Show is a free weekly variety show hosted by Nick Bonsignore and Keller Paulson.…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Gallery Cabaret
2020 N Oakley Ave
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 W. Randolph St.
& Juliet There's live after Romeo
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Yippee Ki Yay – A Diehard Parody
Dec10
Theatre & Performing Arts

Yippee Ki Yay – A Diehard Parody

Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh – Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place
175 E. Chestnut St .Chicago, IL 60611
Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” presents “Mixon-Mixin’ BRASS
Dec10
Music & Comedy

Evanston Jazz: “Donovan’s Garage” presents “Mixon-Mixin’ BRASS

Launch your holiday season with a special “Donovan’s Garage” show on Tuesday, Dec. 10 called “Mixon-Mixin’ Brass,” a performance that will bring a sextet of…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Former Second Church of Christ Scientist
2715 Hurd Ave.
Twisted Xmas: Cage The Elephant, Franz Ferdinand, & almost monday
Dec10
Sports & Recreation

Twisted Xmas: Cage The Elephant, Franz Ferdinand, & almost monday

Cage The Elephant, Franz Ferdinand, & almost monday will perform live at Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom on Dec. 10, 2024.

Tuesday, December 10th
7:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Big Bus Tours’ Sunset Live Tour
Dec10
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.…

Tuesday, December 10th
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
Dec10
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…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Bramble Arts Loft
Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan
Dec10
Tours & Attractions

Summer & Fall Afterwork Sunset Cruises on Lake Michigan

 Experience summer on Lake Michigan with our weekday evening cruises featuring fireworks*, sunsets, skyline views, and cocktails starting May 27th, 2024. Unwind after work with…

Tuesday, December 10th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
DuSable Harbor 200 N Breakwater Access
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