November 21, 2019
Thursday

Headliners

7:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:30 pmChicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning United Center. NHL Hockey Game.

Festivals

11:00 am-
8:00 pm
Christkindlmarket Daley Plaza. Experience the feel of a Christmas market in Germany. Explore vendors' products from all around the world and enjoy the unique...

The Arts

1:30 pmCall Me Madam Ruth Page Center for the Arts. Musical theatrical performance.
7:00 pmA Christmas Carol Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre. Meet miserly Scrooge, hard-working Bob Crachit, and the ghosts of Christmas past, present and... 312-443-3800
7:00 pmBeauty And The Beast Paramount Theatre, Aurora. Musical theatrical performance.
7:00 pmSaint Jhn & Kodie Shane Bottom Lounge Restaurant. Rap / hip hop music performance.
7:30 pmAlvin Ailey American Dance Theater Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater brings African-American artistic expression... 312-922-2110
7:30 pmHamilton CIBC Theatre. A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton.
7:30 pmOliver Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Set in Victorian England, the beloved story of the orphan Oliver and his jorney from the mean streets of London...
7:30 pmThe Simon & Garfunkel Story Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place. Musical theatrical performance.
7:30 pmNick Kroll The Vic Theater. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmThe Orchestra Genesee Theatre, Waukegan. Pop / rock performance.
7:30 pmDavid Sedaris Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmI'm Not A Comedian...I'm Lenny Bruce Royal George Theatre. Comedic performance live.
7:30 pmShow Me The Body Subterranean. Live rock / metal music.
8:00 pmBlue Man Group Briar Street Theatre. Performances feature three enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory... 773-348-4000
8:00 pmMary Poppins Drury Lane Theater, Oakbrook Terrace. Musical theatrical performance.
8:00 pmChicago Symphony Orchestra: Juanjo Mena - Holst's The Planets Symphony Center. Classical concert.
8:00 pmThe Last Waltz: Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson & Lukas Nelson Chicago Theatre. Pop / rock performance.
8:30 pmKikagaku Moyo Thalia Hall. Alternative music performance.
9:00 pmLupe Fiasco Riviera Theatre. Rap / hip hop music performance.
10:30 pmMadeon Concord Music Hall. Techno / electronic concert performance.

Sports

7:00 pmIllinois-Chicago Flames vs. Robert Morris Colonials Credit Union 1 Arena. College basketball (Div I-A and Div I-AA) game.
7:30 pmChicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning United Center. NHL Hockey Game.

For Children

10:00 amStorytime Barnes & Noble Booksellers Clybourn. This event is the perfect chance for moms and/or dads to bond with their little one. Every... 773-871-3610
10:00 amStudio Drop In The DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects... 630-637-8000
10:00 amMadagascar - A Musical Adventure Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious...
10:30 amCrystal Lake Storytime Borders, Crystal Lake. This fun and entertaining weekly children's event will consist of stories, age appropriate crafts... 815-455-0302
11:00 amStorytime Thursday Borders. Every Thursday, Borders will host a children's storytime. Bring the kids and see how their minds and imaginations soar... 773-752-8663
1:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Open Play Days My Corner Playroom. Corner Playroom is a Parent/Caregiver supervised indoor play place for kids ages 6 months to 5 years... 773-388-2121
1:00 pmStudio Drop In The DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects... 630-637-8000
5:00 pmStudio Drop In The DuPage Children's Museum, Naperville. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects... 630-637-8000

Business

9:00 am-
5:00 pm
Connected Insurance USA 2019 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago. 5th annual. Helps carriers move beyond incremental change and deliver what the connected... +44-207 4224369

Community

6:00 am-
7:30 am
Silent Sitting Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. The thoughts and feelings that might arise during the silent sitting are simply to... 773-262-1468
10:30 amThe Chicago Pedway Tour James R. Thompson Center. This magical, all-indoor 90 minute tour will lead you through some of Chicago's best buildings without... 773-593-4873
12:00 pm-
8:00 pm
Skate Millennium Park Millennium Park. Take a spin around the rink with family and friends at this Chicago winter tradition. Operation is weather permitting, so...
5:30 pmChild Link's 17th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Tasting 17th Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Fest featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction. All guests are encouraged... 312-377-4735
Flicks and Picks Borders, Crystal Lake. This monthly discussion brings to Borders, Jeffrey Westoff of the Northwest Herald, to talk about Hollywood's... 815-455-0302
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven Notebaert Nature Museum. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven features a kaleidoscope of butterflies with 75 species from around... 773-755-5100
River Works Notebaert Nature Museum. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they support... 773-755-5100
Mysteries of the Marsh Notebaert Nature Museum. Explore the variety of local wetlands and the creatures that live there and find out why these increasingly... 773-755-5100
Wilderness Walk Notebaert Nature Museum. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna... 773-755-5100
Hands-on Habitat Notebaert Nature Museum. Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists (ages 3 - 7) to explore the secret world of animal homes... 773-755-5100
The Extreme Green House Notebaert Nature Museum. The Extreme Green House explains how our homes are linked to nature and offers recycling tips... 773-755-5100
Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab Notebaert Nature Museum. A detailed look at our native wetlands and their residents. 773-755-5100