December 30, 2016
FRIDAYFestivals
| 4:30 pm- 9:00 pm | ZooLights. This family-oriented holiday celebration, featuring luminous displays and holiday-season activities throughout zoo grounds. Also… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Festivals - Holiday Event / Party). 312-742-2000 |
The Arts
| 2:00 pm | Phantom of the Opera.  Opened on Broadway in 1988. The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 7:30 pm | Hamilton. A musical story about the life and very interesting times of Alexander Hamilton. PrivateBank Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-977-1700 |
| 7:30 pm | Phantom of the Opera. Opened on Broadway in 1988. The unforgettable tale of a mysterious figure haunting the Paris Opera House. Cadillac Palace Theatre. (Performance - Musical). 312-384-1502 |
| 7:30 pm | The Nutcracker. The House Theatre of Chicago once again brings holiday cheer for the whole family with its seventh annual engagement of the all-… Chopin Theatre. (Performance - Dance). 773-278-1500 |
| 8:00 pm | Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play. Outrageous interactive comedy revolving around the joys and pitfalls of boozing in the windy city. Yep, it's just as fun as it… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449 |
| 8:00 pm | Bible Bingo. The audience shares stories about religion in society while playing seven games of Bingo and winning prizes. Royal George Theatre. (Performance). 312-988-9000 |
| 8:00 pm | Barney The Elf. The Other Theatre Company (TOTC) announces the return of the smash hit with a queer twist Barney the Elf, written by company mem… Greenhouse Theatre Center. (Performance - Theater). 773-404-7336 |
| 10:00 pm | Bye Bye Liver: The Chicago Drinking Play. Outrageous interactive comedy revolving around the joys and pitfalls of boozing in the windy city. Yep, it's just as fun as it… The Public House Theater. (Performance - Theater). 800-650-6449 |
For Children
| 8:00 am- 6:00 pm | Open Play Days. Corner Playroom is a Parent/Caregiver supervised indoor play place for kids ages 6 months to 5 years. My Corner Playroom. (Kids - Children's Activities). 773-388-2121 |
| 10:00 am &1:00 pm | Studio Drop In. Each session will explore alternating math, science, and art-related projects that support a different learning theme each month. The DuPage Children's Museum. (Kids - Children's Activities). 630-637-8000 |
Community
| 6:00 am- 7:30 am | Silent Sitting. The thoughts and feelings that might arise during the silent sitting are simply to be allowed to pass by without engaging oursel… Inner Metamorphosis University - IMU. (Community - Self Help). 773-262-1468 |
| 9:00 am- 4:00 pm | Winter Break Circus & Performing Arts Camp. Perfect for young performers who want to strengthen, stretch and flex their creative muscles. Each day begins with a warm-up, fo… The Actors Gymnasium. (Educational - Class). 847-328-2795 |
| 12:00 pm- 9:00 pm | Ice Skating at Lincoln Park Zoo. The rink at the Farm-in-the-Zoo welcomes skaters of all ages. Bring your own skates or rent a pair at the Farmhouse, and warm up… The Lincoln Park Zoo. (Community). 312-742-2000 |
| Judy Istock Butterfly Haven. The Judy Istock Butterfly Haven features a kaleidoscope of butterflies with 75 species from around the world. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| River Works. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they support plants, animals, and humans. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Mysteries of the Marsh. Explore the variety of local wetlands and the creatures that live there and find out why these increasingly scarce species are s… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Wilderness Walk. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie, savanna, and dune complete with tru… Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Hands-on Habitat. Hands-on Habitat invites budding naturalists (ages 3 - 7) to explore the secret world of animal homes. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| The Extreme Green House. The Extreme Green House explains how our homes are linked to nature and offers recycling tips. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 | |
| Istock Family Look-in Animal Lab. A detailed look at our native wetlands and their residents. Notebaert Nature Museum. (Educational - Science & Nature). 773-755-5100 |
Nightlife
| 5:00 pm- 7:30 pm | Jazz Nights at Lockwood Restaurant & Bar. The Lockwood Bar, in collaboration with The Wilson/Washburn Trio, is inviting guests and locals alike to entertain the start of… Palmer House Hilton. (Nightlife - Live Music). 312-726-7500 |
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