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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 For more Chicago real estate news and features check out my blog!

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5 Things to Do Around Chicago This Weekend | WillTveit.com

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.

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MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVAL

One of the nation’s largest holiday celebrations, the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival offers family-friendly attractions, concerts by chart-topping musicians, a grand tree-lighting parade, fireworks and so much more. This event promises to boost your holiday spirit and keep you.

• When: Fri Nov 18 – Sun Nov 20
• Where: Michigan Ave between Wacker Dr and Oak St
• Hours: Fri 4pm – 8pm, Sat 11am, Parade 5:30pm, Fireworks at 6:55pm
• Admission: Free
• More Info: https://themagnificentmile.com

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM: SYSTEM

Dance Theatre of Harlem presents the Midwest premiere of Francesca Harper’s powerful piece, System, along with Robert Garland’s Brahms Variations and Nacho Duato’s Coming Together. Creating cutting-edge contemporary works that use the language of ballet to celebrate African-American culture, this troupe brings new life to the art form of classical ballet. Chicago Sinfonietta joins the company with live music by composer John Adams.

• When: Fri Nov 18 – Sun Nov 20
• Where: Auditorium Theatre (50 E Congress Pkwy)
• Hours: Fri/Sat 7:30pm, Sun at 3pm
• Admission: $30 – $90
• More Info: auditoriumtheatre.org

CHICAGO MARKET THANKSGIVING CO-OP POP-UP MARKET

The event will showcase an array of local farmers and producers, with an emphasis on the sort of sustainable, delicious products that Chicago Market will offer once the co-op is open. You’ll find produce, baked goods, cheese, grains, chocolate, cider, ice cream, greens, and flowers. Local, organic turkeys, pumpkin pies and ice cream are available for pre-order and pickup at the event, and you can even get your carving knife sharpened while you shop!

• When: Sat Nov 19
• Where: Wilson Abbey (935 W Wilson)
• Hours: 2:30pm – 5:30pm
• Admission: Free, RSVP requested
• More Info: chicagomarket.coop

HELIOS JEWELRY EXHIBITION

“Helios,” a new collection of art jewelry named after the Greek god of the sun, will be celebrated by fans of shimmering objects, both celestial and terrestrial alike. Ease the transition from summer into cooler months ahead by discovering the work of noted Evanston artist Eve J. Alfillé–whose designs are known for tackling subjects both large and small. The event also features live performance by international guitarist Michael Sud, delicious treats and beverages, and excellent company.

• When: Sat Nov 19
• Where: Eve Alfille Gallery (623 Grove St, Evanston)
• Hours: 1pm – 7pm
• Admission: Free
• More Info: evejewelry.com

CHICAGO TOY & GAME FAIR

Come for a wonder-inspiring weekend at the 14th annual Fair brought to you as part of Chicago Toy & Game (ChiTAG) Week–the largest open-to-the-public toy and game fair in North America! Walk inside the World’s Largest PomPom, test out new products before they hit retail shelves, meet toy and game inventors from around the world, shop for the hottest new and classic toys for the holidays, and more!

• When: Sat Nov 19 – Sun Nov 20
• Where: Navy Pier (600 E Grand Ave)
• Hours: Sat 10am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm
• Admission: $10 Adult, $5 Child
• More Info: chitag.com

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🏠 OPEN HOUSES this WEEKEND! 🏠 

ROGERS PARK TOWNHOUSE 
Price Reduction 🔻 $244,500!  

When:  Sat Nov 19 

Where: 7240 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Hours: Sat 1 pm - 3 pm

FHA Financing Eligible Fee-Simple Home  |  Fantastic Investment Opportunity!

Bright and Sunny 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome with “BONUS ROOM". Open and airy 3-level floor plan that is flooded with sunlight with both eastern and western exposures! Freshly painted throughout! Stainless-steel appliances, 42” maple kitchen cabinets, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, marble counter-top vanity in top floor bathroom, ceiling fans in living room and both bedrooms, gated front yard, balcony sundeck and an attached private 1 car garage! Just steps from public transportation Including both the Metra and L-train lines, as well as bus line outside front step. Home is ideally located between both Northwestern and Loyola universities, and minutes from the lakefront, parks and public golf course. 🏠

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EVANSTON HOME 
For Sale: $825,000 🏠 Rent: $4,200/mo

When:  Sun Nov 20 

Where: 9308 Lawndale Ave, Evanston, IL 60203

Hours: Sun 1 pm - 3 pm

Spectacular location directly across from the acclaimed Central Park. This home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The kitchen is completely remodeled with Viking range, SubZero refrigerator, and quartz countertops. This house is perfect. Amazing great room with a wet bar that leads out to a sensational, secluded patio with a built-in fire pit. Perfect place to call your new home! 🏠  

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