Things to Do Around the Chicago Area This Weekend
Holiday Shows
- Jane Lynch’s ‘A Swingin’ Little Christmas’: Old school harmonies mixed with a little humor! Comedians Jane Lynch, Kate Flannery, and Tim Davis bring their hit holiday show ‘A Singin’ Little Christmas’ back to Steppenwolf Theatre for six shows.
- When: Thursday, Dec. 12 – Sunday, Dec. 15
- Where: 1650 N. Halsted St. Chicago, IL
- The Hip Hop Nutcracker: ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’ offers a fresh spin on a holiday classic, with legendary MC Kurtis Blow, combining hip-hop dance with Tchaikovsky’s timeless score.
- When: Runs thru Sunday, Dec. 15
- Where: CIBC Theatre, 18 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL
Music and Dance
- A Latin American Christmas: The Newberry Consort presents its popular Latin American Christmas program, featuring music of Guatemala, Chile, Mexico, and beyond, happening Sunday afternoon at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen.
- When: Sunday, Dec. 15 at 4pm
- Where: National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W 19th St, Chicago, IL
- Chicago Tap Allstars’ ‘Winter Wonderland’: Chicago Tap Allstars’ Winter Wonderland includes M.A.D.D. Rhythms, Chicago Tap Theatre and some of Chicago’s finest independent tap dancers.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 1pm
- Where: Harold Washington Cultural Center, 4701 S Martin Luther King Dr, Chicago, IL
Concerts
- Concert: Uniting Voices Chicago- ‘Songs of the Season’: Enjoy ‘Songs of the Season’ with Uniting Voices Chicago, featuring high schoolers and neighborhood choir singers.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 7pm
- Where: Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago, IL
- Concert: West Point School of Music- ‘Pan is Beautiful’: Celebrating Caribbean culture with The Epic Steel Orchestra at their winter concert, ‘Pan is Beautiful’ featuring students from West Point School of Music
- When: Friday, Dec. 13, 7pm
- Where: Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E 60th St, Chicago, IL
- Concert: ‘A Very Countess Christmas’: Countess Luann, best known as an original cast member of the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of New York City, brings her show, ‘A Very Countess Christmas’ to Chicago for three shows.
- When: Friday, Dec. 13 – Sunday, Dec. 15
- Where: Park West, 322 W Armitage Ave, Chicago IL
- Concert: Jennifer Hudson’s ‘A Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience’: Chicago native Jennifer Hudson, the youngest female EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner in history, brings her holiday concert, ‘A Gift of Love: an Intimate Live Experience’ home to Chicago.
- When: Friday, Dec. 13, 8 p.m.
- Where: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL
- Concert: Gregory Porter: R & B crooner Gregory Porter, known for his soulful jazz music and unmistakable baritone voice, brings his holiday tour to Chicago.
- When: Saturday, Dec. 14, 8 p.m.
- Where: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N State St, Chicago, IL
Conclusion
There are plenty of holiday activities to enjoy in the Chicago area this weekend. From classic holiday shows to unique music and dance performances, there’s something for everyone. Make sure to check out these events and get into the holiday spirit!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are some holiday shows to see in the Chicago area?
- ‘Jane Lynch’s ‘A Swingin’ Little Christmas’’, ‘The Hip Hop Nutcracker’, and ‘A Latin American Christmas’ are just a few of the many holiday shows to see in the Chicago area.
- What are some unique music and dance performances to check out?
- ‘Chicago Tap Allstars’ ‘Winter Wonderland’, ‘Concert: Uniting Voices Chicago- ‘Songs of the Season”, and ‘Concert: West Point School of Music- ‘Pan is Beautiful’ are just a few of the unique music and dance performances to check out.
- What are some concerts to attend in the Chicago area?
- ‘Concert: Jennifer Hudson’s ‘A Gift of Love: An Intimate Live Experience’, ‘Concert: Gregory Porter’, and ‘Concert: ‘A Very Countess Christmas’ are just a few of the many concerts to attend in the Chicago area.
