{"id":2188308,"date":"2025-12-05T17:27:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:27:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2188308"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:27:44","slug":"30-plays-concerts-comedy-shows-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/30-plays-concerts-comedy-shows-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"30+ Plays, Concerts, Comedy Shows And More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>CHICAGO \u2014 Chicago\u2019s holiday arts scene sparkles with reimagined classics and fresh traditions this season. Whether you\u2019re looking for exuberant dance, inspiring seasonal music or holiday laughs to enjoy with family and friends, there\u2019s a festive performance to kindle every holiday spirit.<\/p>\n<p>Here are 30+ performances to check out in Chicago this December. Know of one we missed? Let us know at arts@blockclubchi.org.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">H oney West, Anna Rose Steinmeyer, David Cerda, Taylor Mercado Owen and Britain Shutters in Hell in a Handbag Productions\u2019 \u201cThe Real Housewives of the North Pole.\u201d <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Rick Augilar Studios.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-real-housewives-of-the-north-pole\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/hellinahandbagproductions\/1836141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Real Housewives of The North Pole<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Join Mrs. Claus and the rest of the wives of some of the North Pole\u2019s biggest power players at this parody of iconic reality T.V. Santa\u2019s wife Ruth Claus gets drafted by Bravo to star in a reality series with fellow holiday divas Mrs. Samantha Frosty, Suzy Snowflake, Mrs. Gladys Dasher and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer\u2019s wife, Clarice. Learn more and get tickets starting at $36.25 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/hellinahandbagproductions\/1836141\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Jan. 4<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>Hell in a Handbag Productions, 4335 N. Western Ave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/The-cast-of-Its-a-Wonderful-Life-LIVE-in-Chicago-Photo-by-Michael-Brosilow-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The cast of \u201cIt\u2019s a Wonderful Life LIVE in Chicago!\u201d at the American Blues Theater. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Michael Brosilow<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-s-a-wonderful-life-live-in-chicago\">It\u2019s A Wonderful Life LIVE in Chicago!<\/h3>\n<p>This annual show takes the classic Frank Capra film and transforms it into a radio performance from the 1940s, right down to the commercials. It\u2019s a fun reinterpretation of George Bailey\u2019s familiar everyman story. Don\u2019t miss the carol singalong session before the show. This holiday favorite is on sale starting at $34.50 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tickettailor.com\/events\/americanbluestheater\/1879011\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 28<\/p>\n<p>American Blues Theater, 5627 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holidazed-and-amused-naughty-nice-and-everything-in-between\">Holidazed and Amused: Naughty, Nice, And Everything In-Between<\/h3>\n<p>For satirical, fast-paced comedy, come join The Second City with this roast-style comedy show. Learn more and get tickets starting at $39 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secondcity.com\/shows\/chicago\/holidazed-and-amused-chi\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Second City, 230 W. North Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-rudolph-runs-wild\">Rudolph Runs Wild!<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cRudolph Runs Wild\u201d is a family-friendly holiday extravaganza with new and archival songs and sketches, plus ridiculous improv. It\u2019s open to all ages. Tickets start at $29 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.secondcity.com\/shows\/chicago\/rudolph-runs-wild-chi\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Second City, 230 W. North Ave.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-1024x713.jpg?resize=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C713&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C209&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C535&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1069&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1425&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C835&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1392&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C543&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C278&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C491&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Theater-Wit-Whos-Holiday_06309_credit-Charles-Osgood-1024x713.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Theater Wit Who\u2019s Holiday! starring Veronica Garza as Cindy Lou Who. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Charles Osgood<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-s-holiday\">Who\u2019s Holiday!<\/h2>\n<p>Theater Wit brings back its grown-up version of the iconic Cindy Lou Who as she reveals the true stories of her life after her encounter with The Grinch. Tickets start at $39 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theaterwit.org\/tickets\/productions\/563\/performances\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 28<\/p>\n<p>Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957603\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1366&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1334&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C520&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ELF_TOUR_2025_5-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jack Ducat (Buddy) and Andrew Hendrick (Santa) in the North American tour of \u201cElf.\u201d <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Evan Zimmerman for Murphymade<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elf-the-musical\">ELF The Musical<\/h3>\n<p>Broadway in Chicago is showcasing the hit classic \u201cElf The Musical,\u201d inspired by the iconic Will Ferrell film. Learn more and get tickets starting at $55.35 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/elf-chicago-tickets\/artist\/1826379?brand=bicartist\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 2-14<\/p>\n<p>Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical\">Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical<\/h3>\n<p>Chicago Kids Company is showcasing the original musical about Mrs. Claus and the Elf Class of 2025 in its 26th year. Learn more and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagokidscompany.com\/mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 3-23 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 11th St.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 11-23 at the Stahl Family Theatre, 5900 W. Belmont Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-twas-the-week-before-christmas-in-chicago\">Twas The Week Before Christmas In Chicago<\/h3>\n<p>Chicago-based musical group The Bach + Beethoven Experience presents a \u201cnot so classical\u201d and \u201cChicago-themed version\u201d of the iconic Christmas poem, \u201cA Visit From St. Nicholas,\u201d where the famed \u201c\u2019twas the night before Christmas\u201d line comes from. Get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.thedentheatre.com\/event\/twas-the-week-before-christmas-in-chicago-th6pui?_gl=1*1eif90e*_ga*MTEzNDc0MzUxNS4xNzY0NzI5ODc5*_ga_KKZ24883X0*czE3NjQ3Mjk4NzkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQ3Mjk4NzkkajYwJGwwJGgxODQyMDg5NDIy*_ga_T6SEPL0V6M*czE3NjQ3Mjk4NzkkbzEkZzAkdDE3NjQ3Mjk4NzkkajYwJGwwJGgw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for The Den Theatre and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/twas-the-week-before-christmas-in-chicago-tickets-1772721149679\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> for the Irish American Heritage Center.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. Dec. 4 and 5<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 4 at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 5 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-that-s-weird-grandma-holiday-party\">That\u2019s Weird, Grandma: Holiday Party!<\/h3>\n<p>PlayMakers Laboratory is bringing back this family-friendly original sketch show, which features adaptations of stories written by Chicago elementary school students performed by professional actors. Learn more and get tickets starting at $15 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.playmakerslab.org\/shows\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 5-14 <\/p>\n<p>Neo Futurist Theatre, 5153 N. Ashland Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holidays-a-capella\">Holidays A Capella<\/h3>\n<p>Chicago a capella is touring across the Chicago area singing holiday classics and modern favorites. Tickets are $45-$60 for general seating. Limited $10 student tickets are available. Learn more and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagoacappella.org\/concert-event\/holidays-a-cappella-2\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=21672647739&amp;gbraid=0AAAAA-LQ4y22YSkGUrrDTRmS-_mGpbw5E&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD82QImNHuMbMlV1VolEsGjdAXvEteEvhKXEfQQoVdJj6-nSBGGH5v4aAphTEALw_wcB\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. Dec. 5<\/p>\n<p>Buchanan Chapel at Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"757\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-1024x757.jpg?resize=1024%2C757&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C757&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C568&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1136&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1514&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C887&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1479&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C577&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C296&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C522&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/7_The-Nutcrakcer_Zachary-Manske_Yumi-Kanazawa_Hyuma-Kiyosawa_Photo-by-Katie-Miller-1024x757.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Zachary Manske, Yumi Kanazawa and Hyuma Kiyosawa in the Joffrey Ballet\u2019s The Nutcracker. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Katie Miller<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-nutcracker\">The Nutcracker<\/h3>\n<p>The Joffrey Ballet is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Christopher Wheeldon\u2019s Chicago-focused \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d this holiday season. Learn more and get tickets starting at $64 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/joffrey.org\/performances-and-tickets\/the-nutcracker-2\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 5-28<\/p>\n<p>Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5-1024x683.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=1568%2C1045&amp;ssl=1 1568w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=2000%2C1333&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=400%2C267&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5.jpg?resize=706%2C471&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChicagoTapAllstars_WinterWonderland2023_5-1024x683.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A previous Chicago Tap Allstars\u2019 \u201cWinter Wonderland\u201d performance. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Theon Reynolds<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chicago-tap-allstars-winter-wonderland\">Chicago Tap Allstars\u2019 Winter Wonderland<\/h3>\n<p>Chicago Tap Allstairs presents a winter wonderland tap concert, featuring talent from some of Chicago\u2019s premiere tap groups. Learn more and get tickets starting at $35 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagotaptheatre.com\/chicago-tap-allstars\/#\/select-tickets\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Noon Dec. 6<\/p>\n<p>Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S. Martin Luther King Drive<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-1024x768.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-957880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=2000%2C1500&amp;ssl=1 2000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=780%2C585&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-scaled.jpg?resize=706%2C530&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2025\/11\/CCT-Beatrix-Potter1608_credit-Charles-Osgood-1024x768.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cast member Lily Emerson meets fans after the show at Chicago Children\u2019s Theatre\u2019s The Beatrix Potter Holiday Tea Party.  <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Charles Osgood<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagochildrenstheatre.org\/event\/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">The Beatrix Potter Holiday Party<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Dec. 6-28<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Children\u2019s Theatre, Pritzker Family Studio Theatre, 100 S. Racine Ave.<\/p>\n<p>Take your favorite young theatergoer out to this holiday favorite, complete with an interactive trunk and puppet show featuring the classic Beatrix Potter stories \u201cThe Tale of Tom Kitten,\u201d \u201cThe Tailor of Gloucester,\u201d \u201cThe Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher\u201d and \u201cThe Tale of Peter Rabbit.\u201d After the family-friendly show, enjoy a communal holiday party with the cast. Tickets start at $42.25\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagochildrenstheatre.org\/event\/the-beatrix-potter-holiday-party-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener external\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winter-glow-concert\">Winter Glow! Concert <\/h3>\n<p>United Voices Chicago is hosting a festive winter concert filled with carol classics and seasonal music from around the globe. Tickets start at $30 or are pay-what-you-can. All tickets will go toward benefitting United Voices Chicago. Get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cso.org\/performances\/25-26\/rentals\/uvc-winter-glow\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m Dec. 6<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-let-it-snow-show\">The Let It Snow Show<\/h3>\n<p>Join a sing-along for kids with piano duos of holiday melodies. Tickets are $15 for the general public and $13 for members. Buy them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oldtownschool.org\/events\/event.php?event_id=9553\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>10:30 a.m. Dec. 6<\/p>\n<p>Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lOm1pfdb5l4\" data-id=\"lOm1pfdb5l4\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\" onclick=\"perfmattersLazyLoadYouTube(this);\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/lOm1pfdb5l4\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" nopin=\"nopin\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Charlie Brown Christmas Live at Lincoln Park Zoo Dec 2023\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lOm1pfdb5l4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chris-white-trio-s-tribute-to-a-charlie-brown-christmas\">Chris White Trio\u2019s Tribute To \u2018A Charlie Brown Christmas\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Swing and tap your toes to the Chris White Jazz Trio\u2019s take on Vince Guaraldi\u2019s 1965 classic soundtrack to \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d at two locations at the Lincoln Park Zoo. This performance is open to all ages. Tickets for non-zoo members start at $36.60 online. Buy them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tickets.lpzoo.org\/events\/01995897-92c6-93e4-7a32-1cd52e0215b8\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>3, 6 and 7 p.m. Dec. 7<\/p>\n<p>Matinee performance at the Pepper Family Wildlife Center at the Lincoln Park Zoo, 2101 N. Lincoln Park Way<\/p>\n<p>Evening performances at Caf\u00e9 Brauer at Lincoln Park Zoo, 2021 N. Stockton Drive<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chicagoland-toy-drive\">Chicagoland Toy Drive<\/h3>\n<p>Join ChiGivesBack for an evening of live performances, auctions and raffles and a selection of premium spirits. Learn more and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/app.galabid.com\/chicagoland-toy-driv\/event-tickets\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>6-9 p.m. Dec. 7<\/p>\n<p>350 W. Wolf Point Plaza<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special-1024x800.jpg?resize=1024%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-768369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?resize=1024%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?resize=300%2C234&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?resize=768%2C600&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?resize=400%2C313&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?resize=706%2C552&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bcc-newspack.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/2024\/12\/The-Jinkx-and-DeLa-Holiday-Special-1024x800.jpg?w=370&amp;ssl=1 370w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special in 2023. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=840705691396390&amp;set=pb.100063708997038.-2207520000\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">Provided<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-jinkx-amp-dela-holiday-show\">The Jinkx &amp; DeLa Holiday Show<\/h3>\n<p>Famed drag performers BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon, \u201cThe Queens of Christmas\u201d according to Entertainment Weekly, are coming to Chicago and bringing their acclaimed holiday show with them. It will have whip-smart comedy, songs and more. Tickets start at $52.95 online. Get them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/070062D2CDB642EE\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>8 p.m. Dec. 8<\/p>\n<p>Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-chanticleer-christmas\">A Chanticleer Christmas<\/h3>\n<p>The acclaimed men\u2019s ensemble Chanticleer brings its treasured holiday program to Symphony Center, featuring a mix of chants, carols and seasonal classics. Tickets start at $39 online. Buy them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/queue.cso.org\/?c=cso&amp;e=csosafetynet&amp;ver=aspnetcore-4.0.5&amp;cver=52&amp;man=Safetynet%20Waiting%20Room&amp;enqueuetoken=eyJ0eXAiOiJRVDEiLCJlbmMiOiJBRVMyNTYiLCJpc3MiOjE3NjQ3Mjk0MTAyNTgsImV4cCI6MTc2NDcyOTgzMDI1OCwidGkiOiI5NTAwMGNlOS0xMTNiLTQxZTItYjcwNi1jNGRjYzg2ZTdkNDEiLCJjIjoiY3NvIiwiZSI6ImNzb3NhZmV0eW5ldCIsImlwIjoiOjpmZmZmOjEwMC4xMDAuMC44In0.lj8I4aTYL4hb9OqDrsnWrg.ffIFyO-sv_iYJs5O-j42rskuwzmq_CbbmxxvBPt5fx8&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fseats.cso.org%2Fperf%2F25353\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. Dec. 9<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-holiday-choir-performance-by-the-british-international-school-of-chicago-choir\">Holiday Choir Performance By The British International School Of Chicago Choir<\/h3>\n<p>Join the British International School of Chicago for a night of holiday cheer filled with a holiday choir performance, cookie decorating, photo ops, a food truck, hot chocolate and more. Admission is free. Learn more <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rooseveltcollectionshops.com\/event\/33498-holiday-performance\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4-7 p.m. Dec. 11<\/p>\n<p>150 W. Roosevelt Road<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"\/>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cirque-du-soleil-twas-the-night-before\">Cirque Du Soleil: \u2018Twas The Night Before \u2026<\/h3>\n<p>Cirque Du Soleil\u2019s first Christmas show, \u201c\u2018Twas The Night Before \u2026,\u201d is about a father and a daughter reclaiming the holiday spirit with a Cirque Du Soleil twist. Get tickets starting at $60 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cirquedusoleil.com\/twas-the-night-before#och\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 11-28<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago Theatre, 175 North State St.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-citywide-symphony-s-holiday-concert\">Citywide Symphony\u2019s Holiday Concert<\/h3>\n<p>Join the Park District for a family-friendly holiday concert. This year\u2019s concert features holiday classics and American compositions. Kids 12 and younger can attend for free. Learn more and get tickets <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/copernicuscenter.org\/the-city-wide-symphonys-holiday-concert-2025\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>7 p.m. Dec. 13<\/p>\n<p>Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-soulful-motown-christmas-concert\">A Soulful Motown Christmas Concert<\/h3>\n<p>Come see a nostalgic yet high-energy concert that includes Motown hits from The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke and more. Learn more and buy tickets starting at $48.90 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/my.harristheaterchicago.org\/10807\/10810?_gl=1*191h6gz*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3NjQ3Mjk1MjUuQ2owS0NRaUF1YnJKQmhDYkFSSXNBSElkeEQ5Z0JiTkJpcW5NZVBwRUdsNERCT2VpdkV4N3FVU05RdHlBNUk3OU9ZdE5ZcHpYM1BwZldPOGFBdklIRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTk0ODYyNTM2Ni4xNzY0NzI5NTIy*_ga*OTk4ODU1OTQ2LjE3NjQ3Mjk1MjI.*_ga_Z64RWEZ2S7*czE3NjQ3Mjk1MjAkbzEkZzEkdDE3NjQ3Mjk1MjUkajU1JGwwJGgw\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>7:30 p.m. Dec. 13<\/p>\n<p>The Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph St.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-carol-sing-along-with-chicago-chorale\">Carol Sing-Along With Chicago Chorale<\/h3>\n<p>Join Chicago Chorale for a festive evening of community caroling led by Artistic Director Bruce Tammen, with refreshments to follow. Admission is free; $10 donations are welcome to support Ray Elemetnary School\u2019s music prgoram. RSVP online <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chicagochorale.app.neoncrm.com\/nx\/portal\/neonevents\/events#\/events\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2 p.m. Dec. 14<\/p>\n<p>Hyde Park Union Church, 5600 S. Woodlawn Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-moody-church-s-christmas-in-chicago-concert\">The Moody Church\u2019s Christmas In Chicago Concert<\/h3>\n<p>The Moody Church\u2019s 53rd annual Christmas concert returns this month with Christmas classics and chorals performed by a full orchestra and choir. Admission is free but online RSVPs are required. Click <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/christmas-in-chicago-concert-tickets-1926273238109?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&amp;utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> to RSVP.<\/p>\n<p>2:30 and 6 p.m. Dec. 14<\/p>\n<p>1635 N. La Salle Drive<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-christmas-with-c-s-lewis\">A Christmas With C.S. Lewis<\/h3>\n<p>This musical focuses on the tales of iconic writer C.S. Lewis and his encounters with Christmas and the stories behind the holiday. Learn more and get tickets starting at $55 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/christmas-with-cs-lewis-chicago-tickets\/artist\/3028078?brand=bicartist\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 16-21<\/p>\n<p>Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EfkewbA0mjM\" data-id=\"EfkewbA0mjM\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\" onclick=\"perfmattersLazyLoadYouTube(this);\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/EfkewbA0mjM\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" nopin=\"nopin\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lleg\u00f3 La Navidad\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EfkewbA0mjM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mariachi-herencia-de-mexico\">Mariachi Herencia De Mexico<\/h3>\n<p>A two-time Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble of young virtuosos, Mariachi Herencia de Mexico brings its special holiday concert, La Nueva Generaci\u00f3n, to Chicago, blending beloved Christmas classics with vibrant mariachi traditions for an unforgettable cultural celebration. Tickets are $40 for the general public and $38 for members at the Old Town School of Folk Music. Buy them and learn more <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oldtownschool.org\/concerts\/2025\/12-19-2025-mariachi-herencia-de-mexico\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Dec. 19-20<\/p>\n<p>Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-merry-merry-chicago\">Merry, Merry Chicago! <\/h3>\n<p>Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Chorus as they perform holiday classics, carols and other festive arrangements. Tickets start at $49. <\/p>\n<p>Dec. 19-23<\/p>\n<p>Symphony Center Orchestra Hall, 220 S. Michigan Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-nut-tapper\">The Nut Tapper<\/h3>\n<p>Experience the 26th anniversary of \u201cThe Nut Tapper,\u201d where Reggio \u201cThe Hoofer\u201d McLaughlin reimagines Tchaikovsky\u2019s beloved Nutcracker through a fusion of tap, flamenco and zapateado rhythms. Tickets are $26 for the general public and $24 for members online. Buy them <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oldtownschool.org\/events\/event.php?event_id=9519\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>4:30 p.m. Dec. 21<\/p>\n<p>Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jack-frost-roasting-on-an-open-fire\">Jack Frost Roasting On An Open Fire<\/h3>\n<p>This interactive comedy revue is fast-pacced with seasonal songs, sketches and improv comedy. Tickets start at $50.24 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ci.ovationtix.com\/36843\/production\/1250290\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 27<\/p>\n<p>The Second City \u2014 UP Comedy Club, 1616 N. Wells St.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"perfmatters-lazy-youtube\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALti8TNexqg\" data-id=\"ALti8TNexqg\" data-query=\"feature=oembed\" onclick=\"perfmattersLazyLoadYouTube(this);\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/ALti8TNexqg\/hqdefault.jpg\" alt=\"YouTube video\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" nopin=\"nopin\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A Christmas Carol 2025 | Humble Cot | On Stage Through December 31 | Goodman Theatre\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ALti8TNexqg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/noscript>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol\">Charles Dickens\u2019 A Christmas Carol<\/h3>\n<p>The perennial holiday favorite at the Goodman Theatre lets you follow the classic Christmas tale as it takes you through the saga of Ebenezer Scrooge. Although this performance is family-friendly, children younger than 5 are not allowed in the theater. Learn more and get tickets starting at $39 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goodmantheatre.org\/show\/a-christmas-carol\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Through Dec. 31<\/p>\n<p>Goodman Theatre, 170 N. 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