Christmas Events In Chicago at Night
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Q. We will be Chicago on the 27th of December for a total of 3 nights; please, can you give some suggestion of night time events?
A. Lisa, good question! After you’re done using your Go Chicago Card during the day, what should you do fill up those winter nights? To open this question up a bit for all of our Go Chicago Card customers in town during the holidays, I’ve decided to give a list of fun things to do every night during the week of Christmas including the three days that you’re in town.
Sunday, December 23rd
It’s a Wonderful White Christmas
It’s time to warm up those vocal cords and make sure your peepers are top of the line because it’s Chicago’s 24th Annual Christmas Sing-A-Long and Double Feature. White Christmas and It’s A Wonderful Life are the perfect Christmas-time movies to get in the mood for the season. Plus, it’s the perfect haunt after an early evening of ice skating at one of the many rinks in Chicago that are open between November 24th and February 28th.
Monday, December 24th
The Four Seasons Is Nuts
While you may or may not be able to afford to sleep over at the Four Seasons, everyone can afford their complimentary roasted chestnuts served between 5pm & 7pm in the Seasons Lounge. Also feel free to wash down those holiday treats with the Four Season’s Kahlua-inspired Ebenezer’s Eggnog ($13). So go on! Dress up with a little holiday flair and enjoy the finer things in life, well at least until December 25th.
Wednesday, December 25th
Light Up A Life
If you can tear your family away from their new toys long enough to take a leisurely winter drive, you’ll get the chance to head on over to the Arlington Racetrack and enjoy the Winterland of Lights a 1.6 mile course featuring millions of lights with holiday themes. Your admission fee goes directly to Clearbrook, a non-profit Illinois human service agency whose goal is to illuminate the lives of adults and children affected by mental disabilities. The best part is that you can give back to the Illinois community 9 pm daily (10 pm on Fridays) until January 1, 2007. Admission is $10 a car.
Thursday December 26
Winter Wonderful
After the chaos of gift-giving has subsided make your way over to Navy Pier for Winter Wonderfest, where you can ice skate and enjoy inflatable games. If you have little ones, they’ll enjoy the Carousel Rides while you wander past the hundreds of decorated trees with your family and friends. Admission starts at $15. Open 10 am - 8 pm until January 6, 2008.
Friday, December 27th, 2007
Warm Up In The Jungle
If you’ve never seen Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy, now is the time to gaze upon high-flying aerialists, contortionists, and acrobats who leap out of what could be a Tarzan dream. Fly with them through this enchanted world of vines and strongmen at the Chicago Theater at 7:30 pm.
Saturday, December 28th, 2007
Lions and Tigers and Lights, Oh My!
It may be a jungle out there but at the Lincoln Park Zoo it’s a jungle, savannah, ocean, and forest. At Zoolights, spot your favorite zoo animals in this stunning visual display which will have you wild with excitement. This incredible visual menagerie can be seen from 5 pm-9 pm, Friday & Saturday until January 9, 2007.
Want to see some real animals? Roar with laughter at The Playground Theater when the sketch comedy group Koko turns us all into laughing hyenas. Show starts at 8 pm!
Sunday, December 29th, 2007
Jam Out With Andy
You never know who will stop in for a quick jam session at Andy’s Jazz Club. Jam sessions are a well-known tradition in Jazz music used to search for artistic expression in a casual, energetic environment. Andy’s Jazz session is a favorite hangout of professionals as well as newbies looking to break into the scene through this loose and exciting form of expression. For $5, you can kick back on a leisurely Sunday, enjoy Andy’s comfort-food packed menu and listen to this improvisational adventure in sound. Starts at 7:30 pm every Sunday night.
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Hey Shannon, these are great suggestions. Sounds like there’s a lot going on in Chicago this time of year!
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