5 Things to Do Around Chicago This Weekend
Celebrate that you finally made it through the week with five awesome events around Chicago this week! Every week we at Dream Town scour the city and handpick five things we’re excited about.
From culture and history, to weird culture and history, to checking out some art and theatre; you’ll have no shortage of things to talk about next Monday.
1893 WORLD’S FAIR FOOD TOUR
This special walking tour digs into how and why the 1893 World’s Fair captures imaginations more than any other event in Chicago history. On this fun and insightful walking tour, you’ll venture into beautiful architectural spaces from the era, play a few thoughtfully designed games, and enjoy food connected with stories from the Fair.
- When: Sat Dec 17
- Where: Congress Plaza Hotel Lobby (520 S Michigan Ave)
- Hours: 4:30pm – 7:30pm
- Admission: $49
- More Info: musement.com
J. VILLA GIFT WRAPPING WORKSHOP
Come to Knit 1, a friendly boutique yarn shop, for a festive Sunday morning of gift wrapping, donuts, and mimosas. All the supplies to create a piece of painted wrapping paper will be provided. Learn how to make pom-poms and tassels to take your gift presentation from “wow” to “WOWZA!”
- When: Sun Dec 18
- Where: Knit 1 (3856 N Lincoln Ave)
- Hours: 10am – 12pm
- Admission: $40
- More Info: joslynvilla.com
CHICAGO TAP THEATRE: TIDINGS OF TAP!
A warm and wondrous journey through Christmas, Chanukah, and the winter season…if you’re tired of the same old holiday entertainment, Chicago Tap Theatre has a show for you! See why hundreds of Chicago families have made Tidings of Tap! their new holiday tradition. Featuring rhythm and whimsy-filled interpretations of your favorite holiday songs, this fun yet sophisticated family-friendly evening will keep you talking through the new year!
- When: Sun Dec 18
- Where: North Shore Center for Performing Arts (9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie)
- Hours: 3pm
- Admission: $24 – $40
- More Info: northshorecenter.org
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD AND HOLIDAYS OF LIGHT
Celebrate festive traditions from around the globe with a forest of beautifully adorned trees, each one decorated by local volunteers from cultural organizations and Chicago’s diverse communities. The trees encircle a miraculous floor-to-dome Grand Tree wrapped in 30,000 twinkling lights. Guests can also catch “snow” as it falls every 30 minutes inside the Museum’s Rotunda. New this year, guests can create their own holiday trinket to remember their visit – a LEGO® ornament!
- When: Now – Sun Jan 8
- Where: Museum of Science and Industry (57th St and Lake Shore Dr)
- Hours: 9:30am – 4pm
- Admission: General Admission Adult $18, Children 3 – 11 $11
- More Info: msichicago.org
CINDERELLA AT THE THEATRE OF POTATOES
Adapted from Pauline Viardot-Garcia’s 1904 opera Cendrillon and many of her other compositions, Andra Velis Simon’s musical-play is an elegantly irreverent exploration of the classic fairy tale. The Hypocrites’ signature stylings are once again on display to revolutionize an older play with the same joy and inventiveness they brought to bear on the works of Gilbert & Sullivan!
- When: Now – Sun Jan 8
- Where: The Den Theatre (1329 N Milwaukee Ave)
- Hours: Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm and 8pm, Sun 3pm
- Admission: $36, Students $15
- More Info: the-hypocrites.com
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