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Special Events
Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival
2001 North Clark Street • Chicago, IL 60614
312-742-2000
The annual winter Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival features thousands of lights, ice-carving demonstrations, meetings with Santa, and more. Presented by ComEd, the Lincoln Park ZooLights Festival will take place November 27, 2000 to January 3, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.International Gem & Jewelry Show
5555 North River Road • Rosemont, IL 60018
Held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
301-294-1640
Founded in 1967, in the Washington, D.C. area by Herbert A. Duke Sr., the renowned International Gem & Jewelry Show features exhibitors selling the highest quality loose gems, gold, silver, estate jewelry, beads, accessories and much more all at the best possible prices. The International Gem & Jewelry Show in Chicago will take place December 11-13, 2009.
Cinema
ICE 62nd and Western
2258 West 62nd Street • Chicago, IL 60624
773-746-4959
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment.ICE Chatham
210 West 87th Street • Chicago, IL 60620
773-783-8711
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment.ICE Lawndale
3330 West Roosevelt Road • Chicago, IL 60624
773-265-1010
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment.Marcus Cinema Chicago Heights
1301 Hilltop Avenue • Chicago, IL 60411
Chicago Heights
708-747-0800
Enjoy featured motion pictures at this quality establishment.
Night Life
Senese's Barrel Of Laughs Comedy Club
10345 South Central Avenue • Chicago, IL 60453
Located in Oak Lawn
708-499-2969
The longest running comedy show that features headliners from across the country, this comedy club features top stand up comedy acts Wednesday through Sunday evenings.Ground Zero
19081 Old LaGrange Road • Chicago, IL 60448
Located in Mokena
708-478-0600
The largest 21 and over entertainment complex in the area, this night spot features a game room with pool tables, dart boards, and more, as well as a sports bar with three large screen TVs and a nightclub with comedy and live music.Comedy Sportz of Chicago
929 West Belmont • Chicago, IL 60657
773-549-8080
This unique comedy club features two teams of comedians that compete in improvisational sketches based on audience suggestions. The shows are appropriate for all ages and are available on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m., as well as on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.Second City, The
1616 North Wells Street • Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-3992
This comedy club has been entertaining audiences with its signature brand of sociopolitical satire since 1959. Dinner show packages are available.Zanies Comedy Club
1548 North Wells Street • Chicago, IL 60610
312-337-4027
Chicago's premier comedy club, this comedy club has featured many major comedy stars including Jay Leno, Tim Allen, and Jerry Seinfeld since 1978.Mystique
157 West Ontario Street • Chicago, IL 60610
312-642-2582
This casual, fun nightclub features two floors with four distinct rooms and atmospheres. Visitors can enjoy a lounge style area on the top floor while retro tunes and more are featured downstairs.Second City, The
1616 North Wells Street • Chicago, IL 60614
312-337-3992
Nightly comedic performances written and acted by the resident troupe. Such famous alumni include Gilda Radner, Bill Murray, Richard Kind, John Belushi, and Rachel Dratch.The Screening Room
100 Higgins Road • Chicago, IL 60118
224-293-1001
Check your local theatre times and showings.Vertigo Sky Lounge
2 West Erie Street • Chicago, IL 60610
312-202-6060
Private parties. The Vertigo Sky Lounge is on everyon'e "hot list" and a consistent 'best of" winner. Located 26 floors above the dana hotel and spa.
Concerts & Performances
Harris Theater
205 East Randolph Drive • Chicago, IL 60601
Located in Millennium Park
312-629-8696
This 1,500 seat state-of-the-art intimate theater is one of the finest venues in Chicago for music and dance. The theater has fine acoustics and presents a number of diverse performing companies throughout the year.Chicago Symphony Orchestra
220 South Michigan Avenue • Chicago, IL 60604
312-294-3000
Playing at the Symphony Center, the musical heart of Chicago, this symphony orchestra performs over 100 beautiful classical music concerts each year from September to June.Noble Horse Theatre
1410 North Orleans Street • Chicago, IL 60610
312-266-7878, 877-424-7500
Chicago's only riding hall. Renovated in 2003, built in 1871. A live dinner performance with 290 seats. See horses and riders from around the world in an elegant riding show.
Plays & Productions
Apollo Theater
2540 North Lincoln Avenue • Chicago, IL 60614
Located in Lincoln Park Neighborhood
773-935-6100
This lush theatre has 450 plush seats configured in just eleven rows that allows visitors unparalleled intimacy and accessibility to the stage. A wide range of comedies, musicals, off Broadway hits, and special events are performed here throughout the year.Broadway in Chicago
22 West Monroe Street • Chicago, IL 60603
Located in the Downtown Theatre District
312-977-1710
This theatre presents a variety of the finest in touring Broadway musicals, plays, and dances throughout the year.Chicago Center for the Performing Arts
777 North Green Street • Chicago, IL 60622
312-327-2000
A wide range of original live theatrical productions, classic plays and musicals, and performing arts are showcased at this multi-venue facility that includes a 330 seat theater and can be used to host corporate and group events.Chicago Theatre
175 North State Street • Chicago, IL 60601
312-263-1138
Bringing you the best performing arts from some of the world's best touring artists, this Historic Landmark theatre also offers space for conference, banquets, meetings, and events with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, sound, lighting, and catering services available.Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street • Chicago, IL 60601
312-443-3800
Named "The Best Regional Theatre in the United States" by Time Magazine, this theatre is the oldest and largest nonprofit theatre in Chicago. A wide array of classic with new visions, as well as premiering new plays, are presented at this theatre.Royal George Theatre Center
1641 North Halsted Street • Chicago, IL 60614
312-988-9000
Featuring four theatres within one complex, this center features a 450 seat main stage, one of Chicago's premier, mid-sized theatres, as well as a 190 seat Cabaret with an intimate club atmosphere, a 50 seat Gallery Theatre that features productions by new and developing theatre companies, and a 190 seat Great Room that is the home to long running comedies.
Festivals & Fairs
Goose Island Fest
Marcey Street • Chicago, IL 60616
Located at Clybourn & Sheffield Avenues
312-915-0071
Known as the last big outdoor event of the summer, this summer festival showcases Goose Island brewed beer and features live entertainment by top name musical talent.Chicago Flower & Garden Show
Located on the Lake Front at Navy Pier
312-595-5701
Themed gardens, how-to lectures, seminars, floral designers, and exhibitors will be on hand to give garden enthusiasts ideas for their outside oasis. There will be horticulture and flower arranging competitions.
Sporting Events
Balmoral Park Race Track
26435 South Dixie Highway • Chicago, IL 60417
Located in Crete
708-672-7544
Enjoy live and simulcast harness racing at this race track that offers racing throughout the year except during the months of May and June. The dining room and club house have private TV booths and picnic areas are on site.Chicago Bulls
1901 West Madison Street • Chicago, IL 60612
Located at the United Center
312-455-4000
Basketball fans can enjoy fast paced, exciting basketball action by this NBA team whose regular season is from October to April.Chicago Cubs
1060 West Addison Street • Chicago, IL 60613
800-THE-CUBS
The whole family will enjoy a day out to see the world famous Cubs play hard hitting baseball from April to September.Chicago Rush Arena Football
8735 West Higgins Road, Suite 160 • Chicago, IL 60631
773-243-3434
Don't miss the hard hitting, high scoring action as this arena football team prepares to challenge for an ArenaBowl championship. Their season runs from February to May.Chicago White Sox
333 West Thirty-Fifth Street • Chicago, IL 60616
312-674-1000
A MLB baseball team that provides exciting, hard hitting, and fast paced games the whole family can enjoy from April to September.
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