Medieval Times is an exciting, family-friendly dinner attraction inspired by an 11th century feast and tournament. Guests are served a four-course banquet and cheer for one of six knights as they compete in the joust and other tests of skill. Expect lots of jousting, swordsmanship, thrilling hand-to-hand combat, and displays of extraordinary horsemanship as part of an exciting story set in Medieval Spain. Learn more...
New Orleans Hornets vs. Chicago Bulls
United Center (Chicago, IL)
Two of the NBA's top point guards face off on a Saturday night, as Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls host Chris Paul and the New Orleans Hornets. Paul led the league in assists last season, while Rose won the Rookie of the Year award. Learn more...
Miracle on 34th Street: Christmas Classic at Theatre Building Chicago
Theatre Building Chicago (Chicago, IL)
Porchlight Music Theatre presents Miracle on 34th Street, a stage adaptation of the classic holiday movie. A kindly old gentleman takes a job as a department store Santa. He claims to be the genuine article, convincing a cynical divorced single mother, her somber daughter, and the entire state of New York that Santa Claus is no myth. Learn more...
New York Knicks vs. Chicago Bulls
United Center (Chicago, IL)
Derrick Rose, Luol Deng, Joakim Noah and the Chicago Bulls host the New York Knicks at the United Center. The Bulls are led by 2009 Rookie of the Year Rose, one of the league's brightest rising stars. Mike D'Antoni's Knicks are known for their fast-paced offense. Learn more...
Toronto Raptors vs. Chicago Bulls
United Center (Chicago, IL)
Chris Bosh and the Toronto Raptors face the Chicago Bulls in NBA action. The Bulls are led by 2009 Rookie of the Year Derrick Rose and high-scoring small forward Luol Deng. Learn more...
The Snow Queen: Holiday Production of Andersen's Classic Fairy Tale
The Victory Gardens Biograph Theater (Chicago, IL)
As part of an annual holiday tradition, The Victory Gardens Theatre presents The Snow Queen. Hans Christian Andersen's beloved winter tale comes to life in a show featuring human actors alongside delightful puppetry and Michael Smith's magical, wickedly funny score. Learn more...
Celebrate the Holidays with Barbie at the Symphony
Rosemont Theatre (Rosemont, IL)
A groundbreaking children's animated classical music experience, Barbie at the Symphony is a film with orchestra presentation of the best-selling Barbie "Princess" movies. This series of CGI animated films features Barbie singing and dancing to some of the world's best-loved musical scores with ballet sequences choreographed by Peter Martins of the renowned New York City Ballet. Learn more...
Those Silly Reindeer!, a Family Holiday Musical
Greenhouse Theater Center (Chicago, IL)
Join Jack the Bird and LeeLee the Christmas Tree as they set out on an adventure to find Holli the Snow Princess to save Christmas. This musical for families continues Li'l Buds' tradition of casting professional actors and children together to create a high quality theatrical experience that speaks to kid and adult audiences alike. Learn more...
Gossamer: Enchanting Children's Drama Based on Lois Lowry's Book
Vittum Theater (Chicago, IL)
Adventure Stage Chicago presents Gossamer. Based on a book by Newbery Medal-winning author Lois Lowry, Gossamer tells an inspiring story of the magical creatures who create dreams. A young Dream-Giver struggles to heal the hearts of an abused young boy and those around him in this powerful story, told with the aid of colorful projections and enchanting puppetry. Learn more...
Salt Creek Ballet Performs The Nutcracker
The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University (University Park, IL)
The Salt Creek Ballet presents holiday favorite The Nutcracker, featuring a talented cast of more than 75 local dancers, joined by the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra. This fairy tale ballet for the entire family tells the story of young Clara, the debonair Nutcracker Prince and a thrilling Christmas Eve journey filled with swirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers, giant mice and sugar plum fairies. Learn more...
Patchwork U.S.A.!: Three Children's Stories About the American Experience
Raven East Stage (Chicago, IL)
The newest addition to the Raven Theatre lineup, Patchwork U.S.A.! is a collection of three stories--How I Love To Read, Pepito's Story and The Happiest Day Of My Life--that touch on the melting pot American culture, with its many ethnic groups that have come to America from far-away lands. Recommended for ages 4-9. Learn more...
The Nutcracker: Holiday Favorite from Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet
David and Diane B Heller Auditorium (Chicago, IL)
Von Heidecke Chicago Festival Ballet performs The Nutcracker at Heller Auditorium. This beloved holiday tradition tells the story of Clara and her Nutcracker prince, combining an internationally acclaimed choreographer, world class principal dancers and some of the Chicagoland's most talented dance students, making von Heidecke's rendition of The Nutcracker a must-see-event. This production is traditionally classical while featuring gymnastics and exciting athleticism. Learn more...