Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
December 9th, 6:00 pm, "Pink Nightmare" Holiday Paint & Sip, "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. $40. FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
December 10th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation presents Keen-Ager Holiday Party, Cloister in the Woods, 1101 Park Drive, Munster. Plated lunch, live holiday entertainment, raffle prizes, favors, cash bar. $40, KA $37. Reservation deadline Nov. 4th. FYI (219) 836-7275.
December 10th, 4:00 - 7:00 pm, Wag Your Tail Wednesdays, "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. Bring your pets for photos with Santa, bring a donation for local pet shelters. FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
December 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, Tradewinds Cocktails for a Cause benefitting Tradewinds Community Food Pantry, 3198 E. 83rd Place, Merrillville. Contributions will be matched up to $5,000. RSVP by Dec. 3rd to dkiefer@tradewindsnwi.org. FYI www.tradewindsnwi.org.
December 12th, 4:30 - 5:30 pm ET, Carols at the Canal: An 1800's Christmas Sing-A-Long, White Chapel, Wabash & Erie Canal Park Pioneer Village, 1030 N Washington St, Delphi, IN. Free but donations welcome. FYI https://wabashanderiecanal.org/events/
December 12th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners: America As It Gets Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $76. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
December 12th, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
December 12th, 9:00 pm, Red Not Chili Peppers, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
December 13th, 9:30 am & 12:00 pm ET, South Bend Civic Theatre youth company hosts “Breakfast with Santa and Friends”. CIVIC Main Lobby, South Bend Civic Theatre, 403 N Main Street, South Bend. $30. FYI (574) 234-1112 or https://sbct.org/
December 13th, 7:00 pm, Holiday at the Pops, La Porte County Symphony Orchestra, La Porte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St, La Porte, IN. FYI (219) 362-9020 or www.lcso.net
December 13th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oaks Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
December 13th, 9:00 pm, Ghost Note, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
December 10th through 21st, A Christmas Show Tribute to Frank Sinatra starring Robbie Howard, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $35. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext 1, or www.theatreatthecenter.com
Through December 23rd, Schedule a 5-minute visit with Santa, get a printed photo, on select dates. "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. $10. Schedule appt at AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
Through December 24th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, Saturdays by appt Holiday Gift Gallery, Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. FYI (219) 462-9009 or www.artbarnschool.org.
Through December 24th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm M. T. W & F; Th 12:00 - 7:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am - 4:00 pm; Sun 12:00 - 4:00 pm, Evergreen Artisan Market, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through December 30th, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily, "A Christmas Story" Comes Home, Indiana Welcome Center, 7770 Corinne Drive (I 80/94 at Kennedy), Hammond. Free. FYI AChristmasStoryComesHome.com
Through January 2nd, Holiday Artisan Market, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through January 7th, Art Barn School of Art presents Views of VU, a curated exhibition celebrating the architectural beauty and scenic character of Valparaiso University through the eyes of regional artists. Das Gallery, located at Country Inn & Suites, 2020 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso. Free. FYI www.artbarnschool.org.
Through February 15th, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through January 16th, VOICES: The MBACD Annual Community Show, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
Now Playing in Illinois
December 8th, 6:30 pm, Lookingglass Presents, Goodman Theatre’s 100 FREE ACTS OF THEATER: Lookingglass Prism Series, Lookingglass Bar and Café, 163 E. Pearson St. at Michigan Ave., Chicago. Free. FYI https://lookingglasstheatre.org/event/goodman-theatres-100-free-acts-of-...
**** December 8th, 7:00 pm, Elf (2003), Classic Movie Mondays, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $1 at the door. FYI (630) 896-6666 or https://paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays/?utm_source=Paramount+Theatre+and+REP&utm_campaign=0bde5700ec-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_10_24_06_17_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-da8d9bc736-220908421
December 8th, 8:00 pm, Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus (CGMC) presents Holly Dolly Christmas, a festive celebration honoring the one and only Dolly Parton. North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. $25-$60. FYI cgmc.org/holiday.
December 9th, 6:00 pm, Twisted with AJR & Wet Leg, Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 9th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Gabriel Rutledge - Don't Read the Comments, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 9th, 7:30 pm, Ariel Posen w. Wendlo, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. $27.27 - $33.90 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 9th, 7:30 pm, Rivendell Theatre Ensemble presents a Benefit Screening of the film, Ghostlight, Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln, Chicago. $50 GA; $250 Meet the Artists; $500 VIP; $1500 Ghostlight Screenwriter Experience. FYI (773) 334-7728 or https://www.rivendelltheatre.org/ghostlight
December 9th, 8:00 pm, Jam Presents Audrey Hobert, Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 9th & 10th, 8:00 pm, Ghost-Note, Garcia's Chicago, 4760 N. Lincoln, Chicago. Tickets start at $20. FYI www,ticketmaster.com
**** December 10th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Dinner with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $60 Adults, Children 5-12 $50, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
December 10th, 6:00 pm, Author Kathryn Gin Lum discusses her book Heathen: Religion and Race in American History, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. $12.51. Event will also be livestreamed. FYI americanwritersmuseum.org/program-calendar/american-prophets-kathryn-gin-lum-heathen-in-person.
December 10th, 7:00 pm, Twisted with Cake & Miles Smith, Byline Bank Aragon ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $87. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 10th, 7:15 pm, Charlene Kaye: Tiger Daughter (Presented by Margaret Cho), The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jonas Brothers: JONAS20 Greetings from Your Hometown, United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 11th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents An Evening with Squirrel Nut Zippers: Christmas Caravan 2025, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 11th, 10:00 pm, Bou, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $30. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 7:00 pm, Riot Fest Presents Belmont with Avoid & Super Sometimes, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 27 & over. $32.39 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 12th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents ALASKA presents A Very ALASKA Christmas Show, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 12th, 7:30 pm, QRock & Forge Live Presents Anthony Gomes with MAES & Ricky Liontones, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $19.65 - $70.50 (includes fees). FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 12th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Coronado Theatre, 314 N. Main Street, Rockford. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 7:30 pm, December 13th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty, Steppenwolf’s Downstairs Theater, 1650 N. Halsted St. , Chicago. $99-$149. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/MeganHilty
December 12th & 13th, 8:00 pm, Deadbeats Presents: Arena of Intergalactic Happiness with Zeds Dead, Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 8:00 pm, Jam & SPKRBX Present That Mexican OT - Recess Tour - Part 2 / with DRODi MG Lil Bubba, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 12th, 8:00 pm, Chris Isaak, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $66. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 12th, 7:30 pm, Tommy Davidson, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. $35.91 - $55.45 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 13th & 14th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Volunteers invited to Decorate a Themed Christmas Tree for Operation North Pole, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.operationnorthpole.com.
**** December 13th, 10:00 am, Breakfast with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $50, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. Ticket to A Christmas Carol not included. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
**** December 13th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Frosty Fest, Holiday magic with Elsa, Olaf, Elf Santa & more. Carolers, complimentary hot cocoa & giveaways. Center Circle, Town Square, 2007 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL. Free. FYI https://www.townsquarewheaton.com/event/31191-frosty-fest
December 13th & 14th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm both days, Randolph Street Holiday Market, 1340 W. Washington, Chicago. Indoor. G.A. $12, Children under 12 free. FYI https://randolphstreetmarket.com/schedule/
December 13th, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, Jewelry Trunk Show, artist, Stephanie Brohman, Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. FYI lillstreet.com.
**** December 13th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Holiday Afternoon Tea, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $75, Children 5-12 $35, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
**** December 13th, 1:00 & 5:00 pm, December 14th, 1:00 pm, The Ruth Page Center for the Arts presents Ruth Page's The Nutcracker, Northeastern Illinois University’s (NEIU) Salme Harju Steinberg Fine Arts Center, 3701 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. $15 to $65 (depending on venue). FYI RuthPage.org.
**** December 13th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Santa & Mrs. Claus at the "W" Tent (across from The Little Popcorn Store) on Front Street, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/santa
**** December 13th, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, December 14th, 3:00 pm, Beyond the Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s holiday masterpiece reimagined, score played by The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra. Lincoln-Way North Performing Arts Center, 19900 S. Harlem Ave., Frankfort, IL. Tickets start at $20. FYI www.ballet58.org/nutcracker.
December 13th, 2:00 & 7:30 pm, It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
December 13th, 7:00 & 9:30 pm, Jam Presents Lucas Zelnick, Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
December 13th, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, The Sklar Brothers, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
December 13th, 7:30 pm, The Midtown Men: Holiday Hits, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
December 13th, 7:30 pm, Lady A: This Winter's Night Tour 2025, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
December 13th, 8:00 pm, Gate 52 & Sugar Monkey Present Key - Keyland Uncanny Valley, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 13th, 8:00 pm, Brendan Bayliss & Jake Cinninger 23rd Annual Holiday Show featuring Andy Farag with special guests Joel Cummins & Mike Racky - a benefit for the People’s Music School, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
December 13th, 8:00 pm, Billie Marten with Núria Graham, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & over. $33.52 - $46.39 (includes fees and taxes), FYI www.ticketweb.com
December 13th, 8:30 pm, Fitzgerald's Presents FUNKADESI: 29th Anniversary Concert! Fitzgerald's Nightclub, 6615 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. 21 & over. $26.44. FYI www.ticketweb.com
**** December 14th, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Brunch with Santa, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $100, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
December 14th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Wicker Park's Indoor Farmers Market, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 1750 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For a full list of vendors & activities, visit WickerParkBucktown.com/FarmersMarket
**** December 14th, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm, Breakfast with Santa, Harry Caray's, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Breakfast Buffet, Photo-ops with Santa & Classic Carols. $35, Kids 10 & under $20* (*includes a goodie bag of holiday candy). FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/np-breakfast-with-santa.html
December 14th, 7:00 pm, Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Daily. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is an immersive, story-driven experience where guests become “Sweet Seekers in Training”, unlocking the wonder behind Hershey’s most iconic candies through hands-on games, challenges, and activities. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $24.99. Ticket options include timed entry, flexible entry, discounted bundles, birthday party packages and more. FYI www.HersheySuperSweetAdventure.com.
Daily every 20-30 minutes, Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On Hop-Off experience, Service begins at Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago @ 10:00 am; last bus departs @ 5:00 pm. Adults $49.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through December 11th, 7:00 pm, (6 shows), Jarrod Carmichael, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $28, VIP table $38. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
December 8th through 12th, Jam Presents Andrew Bird's Gezelligheid Concerts, Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut, Chicago.
Through December 17th, Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, Walter King Jr. (aka The Spellbinder)’s hit show Diary of a Black Illusionist, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark, Chicago. $42 (Main Floor) and $47.50 (Front Row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
**** Through December 23rd, Letters to Santa, Children drop a letter in Santa's Mailbox at the "W" Tent on Front Street, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/letters-to-santa
Through December 27th, Holiday Fireworks, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Cozy up on the Wave Wall Staircase to behold the spectacular displays. Free. FYI www.navypier.org
Through December 27th, Holiday Fireworks Cruises, City Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. From $229 FYI https://www.cityexperiences.com/chicago/city-cruises/holiday-fireworks-dinner-cruise-on-lake-michigan/
**** Through December 28th, 1:00 pm Sundays, Collaboraction Theater Company presents Sunday Family Magic Matinee with The Magical Myster AJ, Kimball Arts Center, 1757 N. Kimball Ave. (Humboldt Park), Chicago. Guaranteed to enchant kids from 4-10, adults too. $25. FYI collaboraction.org.
**** Through December 28th, The Joffrey Ballet presents Christopher Wheeldon's The Nutcracker, Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $49-$203. FYI www.joffrey.org
December 11th through 28th, ‘Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil, The Chicago Theater, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $39 at the Box Office, $51 online. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** Through December 28th, 12:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday through Sunday, Holiday Express Water Taxi, Shoreline Water Taxis, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://shorelinesightseeing.com/water-taxis/
**** Through December 28th, 5:00, 6:00 or 7:00 pm Friday through Sunday, Hot Chocolate Cruises, Shoreline Skyline Lake Cruises, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Starting at $40. FYI https://navypier.org/events/hot-chocolate-cruise/
Through December 31st, Lillstreet Gallery holiday show, The Holiday Table. Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. FYI lillstreet.com.
**** Through December 31st, Sparkle Maze at Chicago’s Funhouse Maze, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $15.99 plus tax. FYI www.navypier.org
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/aurora/
Through December 31st, Christkindlmarket, Gallagher Way in Wrigleyville, 3635 N. Clark St., Chicago. Authentic vendors, live entertainment, and special events. Free Admission. FYI https://www.christkindlmarket.com/
**** Through January 4th, Christmas Tree Walk, display of 50 4-foot Christmas trees decorated by your favorite Downtown Wheaton shops and restaurants. Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree-walk
Through January 4th, Offshore Rooftop’s Arctic Adventure, Offshore Rooftop, 1000 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.offshorerooftop.com/events/
**** Through January 4th, Winter WonderFest, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Blvd., Chicago. Tickets start at $25. FYI www.navypier.org/winterwonderfest
**** Through January 4th, Chicago Children’s Museum ‘Take Care with Peanuts’ exhibit, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago. Adults and children 1 year and older: Illinois Resident* $21 per person, Non-Illinois Resident $25 per person (*with proof of Illinois residency). FYI https://www.chicagochildrensmuseum.org/hours-tickets-and-faq
Through January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Downtown Wheaton & City of Wheaton present Nights of Lights, A Spectacular Holiday Lighting Event, Adams Park, 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/nights-of-lights
Through January 4th, 4:00 - 10:00 pm daily, Christmas Tree, Pavilion (Liberty Drive between Cross St & Main St, Downtown Wheaton. Free. FYI https://www.visitdowntownwheaton.org/events/christmas-tree
Through January 6th, the Greektown Arts Committee presents Greektown's Holiday Karavákia display. Inspired by an ages-old Christmas tradition from Greece of decorating karavákia (little boats) for the holidays, the Greektown Arts Committee engaged with 35+ local artists to have each paint a karaváki for public display at restaurants and other businesses across Greektown. And Greektown also showcases a larger karaváki, painted by distinguished artist James Mesple, near the monument at Elysian Field. Free and open to the public. FYI greektownchicago.org
**** Through January 11th, Holiday Dining Experience, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $60, Children 5-12 $25, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.
Through January 11th, Margaritaville’s ‘Christmas Island Holiday Bar’, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.margaritavillechicago.com/
Through January 25th, Ice Skating @ Chicago Wolves Ice Rink, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place Rosemont. Free Admission. Skate rental $8. For dates & hours of operation, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.
Through February 16th, 2026, Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, East Gallery, Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville. Tickets available at the door. FYI www.DunnMuseum.org
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Lakefront Lodge—a cozy winter retreat overlooking downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/lakefront-lodge.html
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Curling on the Lake—at Harry Caray’s synthetic ice rink. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/curling-by-the-lake.
Through February 28th, Harry’s Winter Warming Hut, a private, cozy hideaway nestled on Harry Caray’s Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/winter-warming-hut.
Through April 30th, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago. $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience). FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.
Through November 2026, AMERICAN PROPHETS: WRITERS, RELIGION, AND CULTURE, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Museum hours are Monday, Thursday—Sunday, 10 AM—5 PM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Adults $16, Seniors, Students & Teachers $10, Members & children ages 12 and under free. FYI (312) 374-8790 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org
Open Run, 113th Mainstage Revue, This Too Shall Slap, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
Open Run, The Second City's e.t.c. 49th Revue, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
**** Open Year Round, Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Timed Entrances Every 15 Minutes), Flyover Chicago, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $24.95 Adults; $19.95 Military; $14.95 Children 13 & under. Children must be at least 40" (102 cm) tall. Children (13 and under) must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (14 years or older). FYI www.ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago.
At Chicago Magic Lounge
Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, The Close-Up Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $37.50-$42. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 4:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $55-$89.50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Now Playing in Michigan:
**** December 13th, 7:00 pm ET, December 14th, 6:00 pm ET, Santa's Circus, Silver Creek Event Center at Four Winds New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road, New Buffalo, MI. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
December 11th, 8:00 pm ET, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons: The Last Encores, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $125. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/frankie-valli?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_frankie-valli-1211_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-
December 14th, 8:00 pm ET, Deal or No Deal Live! Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $65. FYI https://casino.hardrock.com/tampa/events/deal-or-no-deal-live?cid=cc029_entertainment_casino_deal-or-no-deal-live-1214_email_october-entertainment_get-tickets_10032025_marketing_-_-
Now Playing Internationally: