Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns
Jan3
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the country to spend the holidays with an old army comrade of Watson’s. What they don’t know is…

Saturday January 3, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660
Ronnie Baker Brooks
Jan3
Music & Comedy

Ronnie Baker Brooks

Welcome to City Winery – Chicago, where the vibrant heartbeat of the city meets the soulful tunes of Ronnie Baker Brooks. Join us on January…

Saturday January 3, 2026
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
city winery chicago
1200 W. Randolph Street
New Year New Show
Jan3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

New Year New Show

New Year! New Show! Welcome to 2026 where the laughter runs hot and the jokes run cheap. Every week is a brand new sketch show,…

Saturday January 3, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The De Matt Theater at The Second City
230 W North Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Jan3
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday January 3, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
ComedySportz Chicago
Jan3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

ComedySportz Chicago

Chicago’s longest running and best interactive improv comedy experience. ComedySportz is comedy played as a sport, not comedy ABOUT sports (whew). Refs, fouls, points, games…

Saturday January 3, 2026
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Malarkey Comedy Company
1501 N Kingsbury St
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Jan3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday January 3, 2026
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Phantom of the Opera
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Phantom of the Opera

THE BRILLIANT ORIGINAL RETURNS “MORE SPECTACULAR THAN EVER” – Sunday Express The Phantom is back to thrill audiences once again! Cameron Mackintosh presents a revitalized…

Sunday January 4, 2026
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Lincoln Park ZooLights
Jan4

Lincoln Park ZooLights

Chicagoland’s favorite holiday tradition is back and brighter than ever! ZooLights Presented by Invesco QQQ and ComEd twinkles with more than 3 million lights, hundreds…

Sunday January 4, 2026
Winter Wonderfest
Jan4

Winter Wonderfest

Spot twinkly light displays and playful pops of holiday cheer inside Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, take in the towering 42-foot Holiday Tree, and discover endless ways to…

Sunday January 4, 2026
Lightscape
Jan4

Lightscape

Tickets are on sale now for all. Book in advance and secure your preferred slot; popular dates and times go fast! Step into an enchanting…

North Suburbs

Event details
Sunday January 4, 2026
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Rd.
Balloon Museum: EmotionAir
Jan4

Balloon Museum: EmotionAir

The Pop Air and Let’s Fly exhibitions continue to thrill and engage a participative audience, but EmotionAir sets an even more ambitious goal. This latest…

Sunday January 4, 2026
Chicago :The Fields Studios – Gate 1
2828 N. Pulaski
Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum
Jan4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Paris in Black Exhibition Opening at the DuSable Museum

Join us at the DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center for the opening of Paris in Black: Internationalism and the Black Renaissance.  Discover the…

Sunday January 4, 2026
DuSable Museum of African American History
740 East 56th Place
Holidays at Skydeck!
Jan4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Holidays at Skydeck!

HOLIDAYS @ SKYDECK CHICAGO! Celebrate the season from 103 stories above the city at Holidays @ Skydeck! Skydeck’s lower-level Chicago museum and observation deck will…

Sunday January 4, 2026
Skydeck Chicago
233 S Wacker Dr.
By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience

By A Thread: Nature’s Resilience dives into the science of biodiversity and what it takes to protect it—showcasing the research, conservation, and education work happening…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Not a Soft Thing: A Group Exhibition by Artist Mothers

Not a Soft Thing is a multifaceted exhibition by 15 artist/mothers spanning diverse cultural backgrounds, disciplines, and stages of caregiving. Together, this artist collective challenges…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.4:45 p.m.
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360

Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360 provides a panoramic view through history and truth, inviting visitors of all backgrounds to witness stories of survival, ask questions, and reflect…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Illinois Holocaust Museum presents Experience360
360 N State St
Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit

Good grief! Join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang at Chicago Children’s Museum! Step into Take Care with Peanuts: The Exhibit and be transported into…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture

American Prophets journeys through the pages of American history to explore the influence of religion and spirituality on writers and culture, with interactive displays incorporating…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.
American Writers Museum
180 N. Michigan Ave.
Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas
Jan4
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Museum of Ice Cream’s Pinkmas

Pinkmas at Museum of Ice Cream is officially back for the season, step into the sweetest holiday celebration of the season, happening now through January…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
435 N Michigan Ave Suite G, Chicago, IL 60611
435 N Michigan Ave. Suite G
Pilsen Day Trip
Jan4
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events, Tours & Attractions

Pilsen Day Trip

We’re excited to host a Pilsen Day Trip Passport for visitors to shop local, shop small for their holiday shopping needs or for anyone who…

Sunday January 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.7:00 p.m.
Pilsen Commercial Corridor, 18th Street from Damen to Morgan
W 18th St & S Damen Ave
The Cozy Cabin Tales
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Cozy Cabin Tales

Theatre for Young Audiences @ Corn presents our newest show, perfect for young ones and the entire family! ​The Cozy Cabin Tales is a series…

Sunday January 4, 2026
11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.
Cornservatory
4210 N Lincoln Ave
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink
Jan4
Sports & Recreation

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park begins Nov. 21 (weather permitting). Admission to the ice rink will be free, but…

Sunday January 4, 2026
11:00 a.m.10:30 p.m.
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River
Jan4
Tours & Attractions

Seadog Architecture Tour on the Chicago River

Soak in unobstructed views of Chicago’s world-famous architecture with an exciting 45-minute ride on our Seadog Chicago River Architecture Tour! Starting right on the Chicago…

Sunday January 4, 2026
12:30 p.m.1:30 p.m.
City Cruises – River Esplanade
455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr
Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns
Jan4
Theatre & Performing Arts

Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Clowns

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the country to spend the holidays with an old army comrade of Watson’s. What they don’t know is…

Sunday January 4, 2026
3:00 p.m.5:00 p.m.
City Lit Theater
1020 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL, 60660