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tag">Special events</a></div></div><h1 class="post-title font-weight-normal text-center">Things to do in Chicago this weekend</h1><p class="text-center text-muted mt-3"><span class="d-inline-block">Published on <span class="font-weight-semi-bold text-body">November 18, 2024</span> by <span class="font-weight-bold">Choose Chicago</span></span></p><hr class="border-dashed"><div class="py-3 post-content"><p>Want to know what’s happening this weekend in Chicago? Look no further. There’s a whole <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/events/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">calendar of exciting events</a></strong>, exhibits, and activities taking place all over the city <a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/things-to-do-in-chicago-this-month-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>this month in Chicago</b></a>.</p><p class="text-left">This weekend, Chicago is kicking off the <strong><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/articles/holidays/top-chicago-winter-holiday-traditions/">holiday season</a></strong> in style with a magical evening parade, a tree-lighting ceremony, classic Christmas shows, awe-inspiring light displays, festive holiday markets, and so much more.</p><p>Check out just a few of the top things to do this weekend in Chicago, Nov. 22 – 24, 2024. <em>Please note that all events are subject to change.</em></p><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/city-of-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/mptreelighting2-500x600.jpg" alt="City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov</span><span class="date">22</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/city-of-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony/">City of Chicago Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony</a></h5><p>Chicago’s official Christmas Tree will be illuminated on Friday, November 22 at 6pm with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. The tree will remain illuminated through…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/loop/">Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/city-of-chicago-christmas-tree-lighting-ceremony/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Friday November 22, 2024 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/millennium-park/">Millennium Park</a></b><br>201 E Randolph St </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link w-100" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/magnificent-mile-lights-festival/"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="js-lazy lazy card-img-top img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/10/Grand-Marshals-Mickey-Mouse-and-Minnie-Mouse-from-Walt-Disney-World-Resort-The-Wintrust-Magnificent-Mile-Lights-Festival-Photo-credit-Ragulikethesauce-500x600.jpg" width="500" height="600" alt="The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov</span><span class="date">23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/magnificent-mile-lights-festival/" title="The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival">The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival</a></h5><p>The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival has been a beloved holiday celebration for more than 30 years.</p><p>The grand tree-lighting parade on Saturday evening that heralds the illumination of over one million lights on Michigan Avenue’s more than 200 trees. The procession includes iconic Disney characters, floats, musical performances, giant balloons, and more.</p><p>The evening finishes with a stunning riverfront fireworks display.</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/blog/special-events/magnificent-mile-lights-festival/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Saturday November 23, 2024 </span><span class="tribe-event-date-end"></span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details"><p>North Michigan Avenue</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/millennium-park-holiday-market/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/mpholidaymarket-500x600.jpg" alt="Millennium Park Holiday Market"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/millennium-park-holiday-market/">Millennium Park Holiday Market</a></h5><p>Enjoy shopping, live entertainment and concessions at the Millennium Park Holiday Market! The opening of the market is aligned with the 111th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/millennium-park-holiday-market/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov 22 – 24, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>Chase Promenade North tent at Millennium Park</b><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/a-christmas-carol/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/2425_ACC_767x422-Wordfly-Header-500x422.jpg" alt="A Christmas Carol"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/a-christmas-carol/">A Christmas Carol</a></h5><p>The “perfect Chicago holiday tradition” (Chicago Parent). Rediscover the magic of Dickens’ classic with a fresh, heartwarming adaptation that “makes you believe kindness can win”…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/a-christmas-carol/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 16 – Dec. 30, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>Goodman Albert Theatre</b><br>170 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL, 60601 </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/christkindlmarket-daley-plaza/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/11/chriskindl_guy-bauer-500x600.png" alt="Christkindlmarket"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/christkindlmarket-daley-plaza/">Christkindlmarket</a></h5><p>What can you expect at the market? The German-style Christmas Market provides a safe outdoor experience for the whole family. All Christkindlmarkets are always free admission. The smell of roasted nuts,…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/loop/">Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/christkindlmarket-daley-plaza/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 22 – Dec. 24, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/daley-civic-center/">Daley Civic Center</a></b><br>50 W. Washington St. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/lincoln-park-zoolights/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/Lincoln_Park_Zoo_ZooLights_Todd_Rosenberg_f64b2f85-146e-4cd1-b57c-a8059e3209eb-scaled-1-500x600.jpg" alt="ZooLights at Lincoln Park Zoo"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/lincoln-park-zoolights/">Lincoln Park Zoolights</a></h5><p>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…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/lincoln-park/">Lincoln Park</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/lincoln-park-zoolights/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 15 – Jan. 5</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/lincoln-park-zoo/">Lincoln Park Zoo</a></b><br>N Cannon Dr at W Fullerton Pkwy </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link w-100" href="https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/?utm_medium=direct&utm_source=301#!" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" class="js-lazy lazy card-img-top img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/09/Illumination-2_CREDIT_The-Morton-Arboretum-500x600.jpg" width="500" height="600" alt="Illumination: Tree Lights at Morton Arboretum"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/?utm_medium=direct&utm_source=301#!" title="Illumination: Tree Lights" target="_blank">Illumination: Tree Lights</a></h5><p>This annual event is a spectacle of light, sound, and color against a backdrop of nature at the Morton Arboretum. Exciting features and immersive installations in this festive experience will delight all ages along a one-mile path. Warm up by a crackling fire and roast marshmallows for s’mores or stop in at the concession tent on Frost Hill for snacks and beverages.</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://mortonarb.org/explore/activities/exhibitions/illumination/?utm_medium=direct&utm_source=301#!" target="_blank">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Friday November 15, 2024 </span> — <span class="tribe-event-date-end">Saturday January 4, 2025 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details"><p>The Morton Arboretum</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link w-100" href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscape" target="_blank"><img decoding="async" class="js-lazy lazy card-img-top img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2019/06/Lightscape-crop-500x600.png" width="500" height="600" alt="Lightscape crop"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscape" title="Lightscape" target="_blank">Lightscape</a></h5><p>Embrace the spirit and beauty of the season at Lightscape, setting the Garden aglow with light, music and art. This year’s reimagined trail takes our holiday celebration to new heights and lights with dazzling installations debuting in the U.S. for the first time. Leave your to-do list at home and make lasting memories at Lightscape.</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.chicagobotanic.org/lightscape" target="_blank">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Friday November 15, 2024 </span> — <span class="tribe-event-date-end">Sunday January 5, 2025 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details"><p>Chicago Botanic Garden</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link w-100" href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park10.html" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="js-lazy lazy card-img-top img-cover" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20500%20600'%3E%3C/svg%3E" data-src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/09/AbA_IceSkatingMillenniumPark_30-1-500x600.jpg" width="500" height="600" alt="AbA_IceSkatingMillenniumPark_30 (1)"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park10.html" title="McCormick Tribune Ice Rink" target="_blank">McCormick Tribune Ice Rink</a></h5><p>Ice skating at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park is now open for the season! Glide across the ice in the shadow of “The Bean” and the glittering city of Chicago Christmas Tree.</p><p>Admission to the ice rink will be free, but reservations are required.</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_info/millennium_park10.html" target="_blank">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Friday November 15, 2024 </span> — <span class="tribe-event-date-end">Sunday February 2, 2025 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details"><p>Millennium Park</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-tragedy-of-hamlet-prince-of-denmark-u-s-premiere/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/1c66e612-ddbf-4a44-b229-1b7bdb2a28a1-500x600.jpg" alt="The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (U.S. Premiere)"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 23 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-tragedy-of-hamlet-prince-of-denmark-u-s-premiere/">The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of Denmark (U.S. Premiere)</a></h5><p>Ex Machina, Côté Danse and Dvoretsky Productions, in partnership with Show One Productions, proudly present the U.S. premiere of The Tragedy of Hamlet: Prince of…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/loop/">Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-tragedy-of-hamlet-prince-of-denmark-u-s-premiere/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 23 – 24, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/the-harris-theater-for-music-and-dance/">The Harris Theater for Music and Dance</a></b><br>205 East Randolph Street </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/markets-for-makers-chicago-holiday-market/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/Chi-Nov-500x600.jpeg" alt="Markets for Makers Chicago Holiday Market"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 23 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/markets-for-makers-chicago-holiday-market/">Markets for Makers Chicago Holiday Market</a></h5><p>Markets for Makers is coming back to Artifact Events in Chicago! Come shop 90+ makers, craft at their DIY stations, take photos at their photo…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/markets-for-makers-chicago-holiday-market/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 23 – 24</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>Artifact Events</b><br>4325 North Ravenswood Avenue </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/bus-tour-the-story-of-emmett-till-and-mamie-till-mobley-with-dilla-thomas/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/Till-Bus-Tour-500x600.png" alt="Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/bus-tour-the-story-of-emmett-till-and-mamie-till-mobley-with-dilla-thomas/">Bus Tour | The Story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley with Dilla Thomas</a></h5><p>Join Chicago urban historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas on an engaging bus tour of key Chicago sites important to Emmett Till’s life and that humanize the well-known story…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/lincoln-park/">Lincoln Park</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/bus-tour-the-story-of-emmett-till-and-mamie-till-mobley-with-dilla-thomas/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Nov. 23, 2024 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/chicago-history-museum/">Chicago History Museum</a></b><br>1601 N. Clark St. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-bulls-vs-memphis-grizzlies/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/Chicago-Bulls11-5-500x600.jpg" alt="Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-bulls-vs-memphis-grizzlies/">Chicago Bulls vs. Memphis Grizzlies</a></h5><p>Come cheer on the Bulls!</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/west-loop/">West Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/chicago-bulls-vs-memphis-grizzlies/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Saturday November 23, 2024 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/united-center/">United Center</a></b><br>1901 W Madison St. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/CHM_DIH_Facebook_Event_1920x1005_3Garments_WithDIHLogo-500x600.jpg" alt="Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/">Dressed in History: A Costume Collection Retrospective</a></h5><p>What do a red sequin burlesque costume, a pair of original Air Jordan 1s, a baby’s wool bathing suit, and an enormous white tulle Christian…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/lincoln-park/">Lincoln Park</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/dressed-in-history-a-costume-collection-retrospective/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 8 – July 27, 2025</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/chicago-history-museum/">Chicago History Museum</a></b><br>1601 N. Clark St. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-marriage-of-figaro/2024-11-09/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/LOC-Figaro1-ThirdParty-1280x820-3-500x600.jpg" alt="The Marriage of Figaro"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-marriage-of-figaro/2024-11-09/">The Marriage of Figaro</a></h5><p>Join Lyric Opera of Chicago for Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, an intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written.…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/loop/">Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/the-marriage-of-figaro/2024-11-09/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 9 – 30, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b><a style="font-size: .8rem;" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/listing/lyric-opera-of-chicago/">Lyric Opera of Chicago</a></b><br>20 N. Wacker Dr. , Chicago, IL, 60606 </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-style-improv/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Chicago-Style-500x600.png" alt="Chicago Style Improv"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-style-improv/">Chicago Style Improv</a></h5><p>Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/hyde-park/">Hyde Park</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-style-improv/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start"> Nov. 22 – 23, 2024 </span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>The Revival</b><br>906 S Wabash Ave </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="advanced-ads_eb1a8fe28a062efff1e1f94119854b1c advanced-ads_blog-all" id="advanced-ads_eb1a8fe28a062efff1e1f94119854b1c"></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical/2024-12-05/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/10/The-New-Elf-Class-500x600.jpg" alt="Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical/2024-12-05/">Mrs. Claus! A Holiday Musical</a></h5><p>Chicago Kids Company’s Holiday Classic returns for the 25th Year! Our biggest and most colorful show will put you in the Holiday Spirit in no…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/mrs-claus-a-holiday-musical/2024-12-05/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Nov. 23</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>Apollo Theater</b><br>2550 N. Lincoln Ave. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/the-rscs-pericles/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2024/09/Untitled-design-5-500x600.png" alt="The RSC’s Pericles"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 23</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/the-rscs-pericles/">The RSC’s Pericles</a></h5><p>Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years as part of a new, ongoing partnership with CST Direct from a run…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/the-rscs-pericles/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Oct. 20 – Dec. 7, 2024</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>Chicago Shakespeare Courtyard Theater</b><br>800 E. Grand, Chicago, IL, 60611 </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/12/HPCC-Logo-1024x1024-N-500x600.jpg" alt="Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/">Harry Potter and the Cursed Child</a></h5><p>IT’S TIME TO BELIEVE IN MAGIC Broadway’s Spellbinding Sensation Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Chicago on its first-ever North American Tour. Join the…</p><div class="d-flex flex-row justify-content-between align-items-center"><p class="card-text order-2 mb-0 small"><i class="icon-chi-neighborhoods text-muted fa-sm mr-1" data-toggle="tooltip" title="Neighborhood"></i><a class="font-weight-semi-bold" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/neighborhoods/loop/">Loop</a></p><a class="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child/">Event details</a></div></div></div><div class="event-meta col-12 col-md-3 p-0"><div class="card-body px-md-4 py-md-5 h-100 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="author"><div class="tribe-event-schedule-details mb-4"><span class="tribe-event-date-start">Sept. 10, 2024 – Feb. 1, 2025</span></div><div class="tribe-events-venue-details mt-0 mt-auto"><b>James M. Nederlander Theatre</b><br>24 W. Randolph St. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="tribe-events-shortcode-single"><div class="container pt-4"><div class="card-md-row"><div class="type-tribe_events post- card card-event card-event-event shadow mb-4 row tribe-clearfix"><div class="event-image col-12 p-0 col-md-3 d-flex d-md-block"><a class="card-img-link" href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/art-on-the-mart-2/"><img decoding="async" class="img-cover h-100 align-self-center" src="https://cdn.choosechicago.com/uploads/2023/12/city-of-chicago_903a761f15a9adb6558d075b41392079-500x450.webp" alt="ART on THE MART"></a><div class="event-date-badge badge-overlay"><span class="month">Nov. 22 – 24</span></div></div><div class="event-content col-12 col-md-6 p-0 d-flex align-items-center"><div class="card-body"><h5 class="card-title"><a href="https://www.choosechicago.com/event/art-on-the-mart-2/">ART on THE MART</a></h5><p>ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. 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