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Your Winter Cheat Sheet Guarantee yourself a season of good times with these 23 must-dos Andrew Bird


this holiday classic will be staged one last time before the Joffrey presents a newer version by Christopher Wheeldon next season. Dec 4–27


Gotta Dance


Inspired by the true story of the NBA’s first senior citizen hip- hop dance crew, this new musical, which aims for Broadway, tries out the cast’s moves in Chicago first. Dec 13–Jan 10


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Christkindlmarket The season isn’t complete without a trip to Daley Plaza for the traditional German holiday market, which is celebrating 20 years and the return of the boot mug. Nov 20–Dec 24


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Renegade Craft Fair A perfect spot for holiday shopping, this free, curated craft fair is full of DIY workshops and indie designers selling their wares. Dec 5, 6


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festival returns with sets from San Fermin, the Go! Team and Wild Belle in addition to other bands, DJs and stand-up acts. Jan 13–17


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Chicago Theatre Week Enjoy discounted tickets, travel deals and other special offers during the fourth year of Theatre Week. Feb 11–21


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Stage 773 turns into a sketch- comedy paradise for performers and fans alike during the nation’s largest sketch comedy festival. Jan 7–17


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Chicago Restaurant Week Enjoy two weeks of dining deals from top restaurants, featuring prix-fixe menus for lunch and dinner. Jan 22–Feb 4


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Warm up with a sugar rush as bakers battle to win top honors at this fried dough competition. Jan 31


8 Donut Fest SketchFest


Gaze at some serious eye candy during the yearly exhibition of orchids at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Feb 13–Mar 13


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influence of Pop Art on modern furniture and design at this new


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Cubs Convention Celebrate the stellar


past season with fellow fans from the Friendly Confines at this convention honoring the Cubs. Jan 15–17


Pop Art Design Study the spirit and


The Orchid Show


Tomorrow Never Knows Chicago’s winter music


Donut Fest


exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Dec 19– Mar 27


The indoor winter wonderland is back at Navy Pier’s massive carnival. Hit the skating rink or tubing hill and check out plenty of other festive holiday fun. Dec 5–Jan 10


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End the year with a round of laughs as actor and comedian John Oliver brings his blend of topical political comedy to the Chicago Theatre. Dec 30, 31


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The Goodman takes on an epic endeavor: adapting Roberto Bolaño’s 900-page novel into a five-hour production. Feb 6–Mar 13


14 15 The Nutcracker Robert Joffrey’s version of 2666 John Oliver Winter Wonderfest Gotta Dance


The first national tour of the hit Broadway bio-musical based on the life of Carole King is in Chicago for a limited time. Dec 1–Feb 21


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instrumentalist Andrew Bird’s coveted December run of intimate shows at Fourth Presbyterian Church. Dec 7–10


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Cupid’s Undie Run Strip down and warm up with hundreds of half-naked runners at this Valentine’s Day weekend charity race. Feb 13


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Beer Fest Beatdown Enjoy brews, bites and beatdowns (of the Lucha Libre variety) at this suburban beer festival. Dec 12


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Sono’s Journey


Thodos Dance Chicago brings to life the artistic journey of Japanese- American dancer Sono Osato. Jan 9


mingle with locavores as Chicago chefs and area farmers team up to offer delicious, locally sourced dishes and delights. Mar 25


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Steppenwolf ensemble member Bruce Norris directs the Chicago premiere of his dark comedy, a tale of a philandering politician and his wife. Dec 3–Feb 7


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Joanna Newsom The eccentric vocalist, harpist and gifted songwriter brings her blend of thoughtful storytelling to the Chicago Theatre to promote her latest album, Divers. Dec 16


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Localicious Meet and


Andrew Bird Snag tickets to multi-


Beautiful—The Carole King Musical


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