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The Goodman Theatre’s annual holiday production of the Charles Dickens classic keeps its seasonal charm intact in its latest iteration. No bah humbugs here. Larry Yando returns for yet another outing as Ebenezer Scrooge, while director Henry Wishcamper guides the classic story of three spirits who confront Scrooge with the consequences of his miserly actions.
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Don't forget to save room for dessert.
Though Chicagoans are sticklers for tradition, there's a new beef in town you gotta try. The only catch? It's not made with meat.
The wait is finally over: Time Out Market Chicago opens to the public on November 21.
The latest additions to our lineup include cocktail concept Secret Sound and an event series with chef Erick Williams.
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'Tis the season to experience the city lights on a very special holiday Chicago helicopter ride. Depart from the downtown Chicago heliport and be whisked over the magical skyline glowing in red, blue, and green. You'll soar 24 miles of Chicago gliding above the illuminated Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, and so much more.The pilot-led flight is guaranteed to spread holiday cheer as you take in the one-of-a-kind nighttime views of the festive lights display below.
After debuting on Broadway in 2018, the musical version of Tina Fey's high school comedy Mean Girls is going to try to make "fetch" happen in Chicago. The James M. Nederlander Theatre will host the touring production of the stage adaptation for a five-week engagement from December 25, 2019 to January 26, 2020. Boasting a book by Fey, the Mean Girls musical follows home-schooled teenager Cady Heron as she begins attending a high school in the Chicago suburbs and contends with Regina George, the most popular (and meanest) girl in her class. Time Out New York theater critic Adam Feldman awarded the original Broadway production four stars, calling it "A canny crossbreed of Heathers and Hairspray... updated to reflect the new realities of smartphones and social media." Tickets for the Chicago production of Mean Girls will go on sale soon and, just like the touring production of Dear Evan Hansen, they're likely to sell out extremely quickly.
Chicago neighborhood guides
Gorgeous boulevards give way to a flury of restaurants, bars and nightlife
Hyde Park is home to one of the most prestigious colleges in the country, as well as a great cultural scene
Humboldt Park is a West Side neighborhood with no shortage of attractions
Pilsen is one of the most recognizable neighborhoods in the city, with vibrant art, food, shopping and more
Located on the shores of Lake Michiagn, this North Side neighborhood is brimming with things to do
Once a railroad depot, Irving Park is still easy to reach by train (if you're taking the Blue Line) and boasts an array of dive bars and coffee shops that are worth searching out
Antique shops and neighborhood pubs make this part of North Center extra special
Just north of Logan Square, you'll find beautiful old buildings and delicious Polish cuisine
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