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Jimmy Buffett’s Christmas Island Holiday Pop-up Bar
Jan2
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…

Thursday, January 2nd
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Jan2
Music & Comedy

Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago

This year our magical experience will be located in the NEWCITY plaza and indoor space. The campus will be filled with a combination of joyful…

Thursday, January 2nd
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jan2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, January 2nd
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Local on Lincoln Artisian Market
Jan2
Festivals, Fairs & Special Events

Local on Lincoln Artisian Market

JOIN US FOR AN INDOOR POP-UP MARKET IN THE RETAIL SPACE AT 3169 N LINCOLN, ON THE CORNER OF BELMONT AND LINCOLN FROM 11AM-4PM A…

Thursday, January 2nd
11:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
3169 N. Lincoln Ave
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Jan2
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…

Thursday, January 2nd
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jan2
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…

Thursday, January 2nd
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Lights
Jan2
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,…

Thursday, January 2nd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Jan2
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…

Thursday, January 2nd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Sam Salem at The Comedy Bar
Jan2
Music & Comedy

Sam Salem at The Comedy Bar

****NOTICE: GROUPONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SHOW Once a midwesterner, Sam Salem is an LA-based comedian known best for fitting in with the…

Thursday, January 2nd
7:00 p.m.8:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Sam Salem at The Comedy Bar
Jan2
Music & Comedy

Sam Salem at The Comedy Bar

****NOTICE: GROUPONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS SHOW Once a midwesterner, Sam Salem is an LA-based comedian known best for fitting in with the…

Thursday, January 2nd
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
The Original Rainbow Cone Brings Holiday Magic to Lombard and Wicker Park
Jan3
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…

Friday, January 3rd
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
Jan3
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…

Friday, January 3rd
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Chicago
700 East Grand #118
Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago
Jan3
Music & Comedy

Wonder City Holiday Pop-Up Chicago

This year our magical experience will be located in the NEWCITY plaza and indoor space. The campus will be filled with a combination of joyful…

Friday, January 3rd
10:00 a.m.10:00 p.m.
NEWCITY PLAZA
1457 N Halsted St
Winterland, a Thrilling and One of a Kind Immersive Holiday Experience
Jan3
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, January 3rd
2:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Navy Pier
600 East Grand Avenue
ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo
Jan3
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, January 3rd
4:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Willow Hill Lights
Jan3
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, January 3rd
5:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Willow Hill Golf Course
1350 Willow Rd
Teatro Zinzanni
Jan3
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, January 3rd
6:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Little Orphan Boy The Musical!
Jan3
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, January 3rd
6:30 p.m.8:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
The Infinite Wrench
Jan3
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, January 3rd
7:00 p.m.8:00 p.m.
The Neo-Futurist Theater
5153 N. Ashland Ave.
Gaitlin Roberson at The Comedy Bar
Jan3
Music & Comedy

Gaitlin Roberson at The Comedy Bar

SHOWS WILL BE HELD at 162 E SUPERIOR ST. — Most tables seat 4 total guests. You may be seated with strangers if your party…

Friday, January 3rd
7:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour
Jan3
Music & Comedy

Kevin Hart: Acting My Age Tour

Kevin Hart will bring the Acting My Age tour to The Chicago Theatre on January 3, 4 & 5.

Friday, January 3rd
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Chicago Theatre
175 N. State
Devil’s Daughter
Jan3
Music & Comedy

Devil’s Daughter

The hottest show in town Devil’s Daughter features a cast of seasoned comedians who have performed together in Chicago and around the country for over a decade.…

Friday, January 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Dirty Laundry: A Solo Show by Rach Granillo
Jan3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Dirty Laundry: A Solo Show by Rach Granillo

Dirty Laundry is Rach Granillo’s debut solo show which highlights different pain points from Rachel’s life through a comedic lens in the form of scenes,…

Friday, January 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Jan3
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Friday, January 3rd
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
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