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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…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Teatro ZinZanni Featuring Liv Warfield And Cunio Through March
Teatro ZinZanni, named “Best Night Out in Chicago” by CS Magazine, is thrilled to announce their current production has been extended through March 30th due…
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…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Encounters with Light
Encounters with Light features Martha Graham’s 1931 masterpiece, Primitive Mysteries as well as a world premier by guest artist, Vershawn Sanders Ward. Original choreography by…
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…
Theatre & Performing Arts
Grieg & Rachmaninov
Rachmaninov’s majestic First Symphony churns with youthful romantic fervor and ethereal mystery – perfect for a December outing. Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, inspired by Norway’s…
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…
Sports & Recreation
Cheers with Chocolate: A Festive Celebration in Chicago with Fannie May
Join us for a delightful evening as Fannie May brings the joy of the holiday season to life with “Cheers with Chocolate” event series! Get…
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…
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…
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events
Winter Play Days at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
This December, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is offering three toddler classes on Thursday mornings called Winter Play Days! These classes are for children ages 1-3 and…
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…
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…
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…
Tours & Attractions
Homeschool Days at PEPPA PIG World of Play Chicago
Join us for Homeschool Days at Peppa Pig World of Play Chicago, where preschool families can enjoy an OINKTASTIC discount! Experience the magic of Peppa…
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…
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,…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
“Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual Universe of Victor Moscoso”
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (31 W. Ohio St.), the city’s leading not-for-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, today hosts “Moscoso Cosmos: The Visual…
Hershey Super Sweet Adventure
You and your family can seek, play, and explore at Hershey Super Sweet Adventure, an interactive experience designed for guests of all ages! This unique…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
STLarchitects “Five Projects in South Korea”
Instituto Cervantes of Chicago (the city’s primary non-profit center for Spanish language and cultural exchange, in collaboration with STLarchitects presents: “Five Projects in South Korea”…
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions
Support Gigi’s Playhouse this Holiday Season at the Museum of Illusions Chicago
Now through December 31, 2024, visit the Museum of Illusions Chicago to embrace the season of giving with a charitable round-up benefiting GiGi’s Playhouse. With…
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