Chicago Events & Things to Do

The smell of roasted nuts, fresh pretzels, bratwurst, hot spiced wine, the sound of music, and the glimmer or sparkling Christmas ornaments, all in a cozy atmosphere - this is the authentic German-style Christkindlmarket experience.

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Shinnick's Pub welcomes Glitter Your Pallet for a Christmas painting event. Join us on Sunday December 8th @ 2:00pm for a Jolly Holiday Afternoon.

*Tis the season to be Happy and Merry. It's that time of year again and what better way to enjoy it, then, with friends and family on a BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour?

2019 pre-sale tickets! If you joined us for the 2018 season then you are going to want to join us for the 2019 season! Recap video of 2018 season! https://youtu.be/nmUd1CKVLj0

Fore the Ladies is coming to Chicago! Whether you’ve never picked up a golf club or you’re a seasoned player - I know there will be something for everyone at this $25 event, hosted at the brand new Five Iron Golf in River North.

DREAMCATCHER will finally be hitting up the United States for their first tour, DREAMCATCHER Concert Invitation from Nightmare City! Get ready to day dream with the girls in Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Orlando, and Jersey City!

Deep Schwa, one iO’s most veteran ensembles, has been delighting audiences on Sunday nights for almost 10 years.

Round up the kiddos for a FREE Sunday morning cookie workshop at Tuco and Blondie on December 8 from 10am – 12pm. Kids will get to decorate and frost their own festive treats any way they want.

The Annual Christmas Around The World is back at Museum of Science and Industry - With extended holiday hours! http://bit.ly/catw2019

Santa is Coming to Town... Well Maggiano's Actually!

Welcome to Decembers Marketing Mixer in Chicago!

Join HealthSource of Wicker Park at Easy Bar in Wicker Park for yoga with Renee Krystek. Includes a one hour vinyasa flow and the first round on us. Bring your own mat and we'll supply the rest!

Chicago’s longest running improvised comedy show,

Nasty Brutish & Short (NBS) is an evening of contemporary short-form puppet and object based theater for adult audiences.

The best tamales in Chicago in a variety of styles: Red, Green, Mole, Sweet and much more.

You asked for it!! We are back for another Nightmare Before Christmas Paint Night... and just in time for the holidays!

BenDeLaCreme & Jinkx Monsoon: All I Want For Christmas Is Attention @ Thalia Hall

Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 7 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM Local Presale : Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM Chase Preferred Cardmember Presale : Wed, 5 Jun 2019 at 10:00 AM

Join the Christkind for the Children's Lantern Parade at the Christkindlmarket!

Join us for an intimate evening of yoga in one of our penthouse suites followed by a complimentary cocktail in the Broken Shaker.

Ladytron / New Canyons / Hiroko Yamamura Wednesday, December 11 $32.50 adv. - $36 day of / 18 & Over / Doors: 7PM / Show: 8PM On sale now: http://bit.ly/30H4DU6

Daybreaker CHI // HOLIDAYBREAKER 2019

Sip - Savour - Support

Join us and the fine folks from Begyle Brewing on Thursday, December 12th for our 2nd Annual Christmas Tapping & Ugly Sweater Party!

The Lawrence Arms 5th Annual War On Xmas

with Madison Cunningham

$20 // 21+THURSTON MOORE GROUP----------It seems a lil silly to introduce the one-and-only THURSTON MOORE, but let’s take a moment to wax (on, wax off) poetic.

Mothership / [Harold Opener]

This is your child’s chance to create Christmas themed crafts, just in time for the holiday season. What a great way to get your child excited about the best time of the year!

IWIRC Chicago: Annual Champagne High Tea

Celebrate the holidays at Howl with some live music, dancing and festive drinks. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win $200 cash!

ARE YOU READY TO SING SOME MOTOWN? Stevie Wonder , Temptations and all your favorite Motown Hits.

Karl Bradley, James Bumanglag, Thomas Clune, Louie Cordon, Nikki Kanjiani, Louise Loeb, Adam Mengesha, Laurel Posakony, Sara Savusa, Jesse Pazmiño (Graphic Designer), Mishell Livio (Director/Producer)

Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (DRDT) offers classic revivals, company repertoire, and a preview of a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Donald Lawrence for its fall season, “Reaffirmed/Reimagined.”

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Thursday, December 12 at Martyrs' 9pm // 21 & Over

TWO NIGHTS! Thursday, December 12 at Martyrs' 9pm // 21 & Over Will call only. Tickets only available with a 2 show package.

$20 // 21+THURSTON MOORE GROUP----------It seems a lil silly to introduce the one-and-only THURSTON MOORE, but let’s take a moment to wax (on, wax off) poetic. THURSTON MOORE.

Chicago! Join us on December 13th as we celebrate the music that made us who we are with the people that we love. This will be an epic night.

Holiday cookie and pet treat sale helps fund restoration work at this Chicago Landmark.

Santa is Coming to Town... Well Maggiano's Actually!

Santa Claus is coming to The Learning Experience!

Join us for an ornament making party. We will set up 4 stations, each with a different ornament project. These ornaments will make great keepsakes or holiday gifts! This is a great class for siblings to attend together!

Gallery Walk (Fall 2019 Programs)

The Gibbons Family has been serving the Chicagoland area for three generations, since 1935. We are here 24/7 to help when you need it most.

Whether you're naughty or nice, it's time to get into the holiday spirit on the Chicago Santa Crawl. Throw on your ugly Christmas sweaters and other holiday gear, grab your friends, and come spread some cheer at the best bars in River North! 

Get into the holiday spirit aboard our three story luxury yacht for the Family Christmas Cruise on Lake Michigan!

Tickets On Sale Now for TBOX2019 - This Year's 12 Bars of Xmas in Chicago is The World's First Meme-Themed Bar Crawl. 12/14 in Wrigleyville