THINGS TO DO Broadway In Chicago Loop 17 N. State St. 312-977-1700 broadwayinchicago.com Broadway In Chicago brings Broadway’s biggest shows to Chicago’s finest theatres. For general Information and group sales, call 312-977-1701. A F L Chicago Cultural Center Loop 78 E. Washington St. 312-744-3316 chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dca/supp_ info/chicago_culturalcenter.html Daily programs and exhibitions covering a wide range of the performing and visual arts are presented by the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events. A F Chicago Magic Lounge Andersonville 5050 N. Clark St. 312-366-4500 chicagomagiclounge.com Experience fun, magic, and sophistication at the Chicago Magic Lounge, featuring cocktails, small plates, and mesmerizing acts in a speakeasy setting. A R L W Court Theatre Hyde Park 5535 S. Ellis Ave. 773-753-4472 courttheatre.org Winner of the 2022 Regional Theatre Tony Award, the Court Theatre reimagines classic theatre to illuminate our current times. e Harris Theater Loop 205 E. Randolph St. 312-334-7777 harristheaterchicago.org Situated in the distinctive setting of Millennium Park, the Harris Theater is an artistic home for the very best of Chicago’s music and dance companies. A F e L Hot Tix Loop 72 E. Randolph St. 312-977-9483 hottix.org Offering discounted tickets to a wide variety of theatre productions for the current week, as well as future performances. Available both online and in-person. F House of Wolves Entertainment Southwest Suburbs 118 Valley Dr., Bolingbrook 773-729-7670 packdrumline.com House of Wolves Entertainment brings rhythm, light, and energy to life with powerful, unforgettable live performances. j Joffrey Ballet Loop Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. 312-739-0120 joffrey.org Chicago’s premier ballet company offers VIP savings and service, as well as seating for groups of 10 or more. A F League of Chicago Theatres Loop 17 N. Wabash St. 312-554-9800 chicagoplays.com Experience a show by one of Chicago’s 250 theatre companies! “The beating heart of U.S. theatre is in Chicago.” — Michael Billington, The Guardian . F Lookingglass Theatre Company Magnificent Mile 821 N. Michigan Ave. 312-337-0665 lookingglasstheatre.org This recipient of the 2011 Regional Theatre Tony Award presents critically acclaimed live theatre on The Magnificent Mile that is visually stunning, physical, and dynamic. A F Lyric Opera of Chicago Loop Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. 312-827-5600 lyricopera.org Experience the world-renowned Lyric Opera of Chicago. Featuring operas, musicals, concerts, recitals, family programming, and community performances. A F R L Museum of Contemporary Art Streeterville 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-280-2660 mcachicago.org The MCA is one of the world’s most renowned museums dedicated to contemporary art. A F e Teatro ZinZanni Loop 32 W. Randolph St. 312-488-0900 zinzanni.com/chicago Named “Best Night Out” by Chicago Social ! Join us for world-class cirque, comedy, and cabaret coupled with premium cuisine in the heart of Chicago. A R L Block 37 Loop 108 N. State St. 312-261-4700 blockthirtyseven.com This urban lifestyle destination in the heart of the Loop features world-class shopping, an array of restaurants, and a dine-in movie theatre. A F R Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Chinatown 2169B S. China Pl. 312-326-5320 chicagochinatown.org A popular destination with Chinese restaurants, gift shops, and more. Offering a rich blend of heritage, culture, people, businesses, and activities. A R e Fashion Outlets of Chicago Northwest Suburbs 5220 Fashion Outlet Way, Rosemont 847-928-7500 fashionoutletsofchicago.com Fashion Outlets of Chicago is the only two-level indoor outlet shopping experience in the Midwest featuring 130+ designer outlets offering up to 75% off. A F R e The Shops at North Bridge Magnificent Mile 520 N. Michigan Ave. 312-870-1622 theshopsatnorthbridge.com The Shops at North Bridge features 50 world-class specialty shops, 20 restaurants, a flagship Nordstrom, and Eataly — all on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. A F R e Water Tower Place Magnificent Mile 835 N. Michigan Ave. 312-440-3580 shopwatertower.com Water Tower Place is Chicago’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. Featuring American Girl Place and the Broadway Playhouse. A F R e MUSIC, COMEDY & NIGHTLIFE CASINOS/RIVERBOATS Bally’s Chicago Casino River North 600 N. Wabash Ave. 888-822-2559 ballyschicago.com Sign up at Bally’s Chicago for instant rewards! Enjoy 800 slots, 56 table games, and exclusive dining. Join now for nonstop excitement and bonuses! COMEDY CLUBS The Second City Old Town 1616 N. Wells St. 312-337-3992 secondcity.com Celebrating over 60 legendary years! See the next generation of comedy superstars-in-the making live on stage at The Second City. A LIVE MUSIC/BLUES/JAZZ The Bassment River North 353 W. Hubbard St. 312-386-5778 thebassmentchicago.com A live music cocktail lounge, located in River North below The Hampton Social. L W Buddy Guy’s Legends South Loop 700 S. Wabash Ave. 312-427-1190 buddyguy.com Chicago’s premier blues club, owned by Buddy Guy, presents local and national blues bands every night. Enjoy a full menu and bar. R L W j Epiphany Center for the Arts West Loop 201 S. Ashland Ave. 312-421-4600 epiphanychi.com Presenting weekly performances of jazz, blues, comedy, cabaret, rock, classical, world, and acoustic genres. A F L House of Blues River North 329 N. Dearborn St. 312-923-2000 houseofblues.com/chicago Offering live music every night of the week, starting at 5 p.m. Enjoy a blues acoustic set during dinner. A F R e L W Kingston Mines Lincoln Park 2548 N. Halsted St. 773-477-4646 kingstonmines.com Kingston Mines is a blues nightclub with two bands and two stages, offering food and live music until 3:30 a.m. Sunday – Friday and 4:30 a.m. Saturday, 365 nights a year. A F R L W Lyric Opera of Chicago Loop Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Dr. 312-827-5600 lyricopera.org Lyric Opera of Chicago is one of the world’s great opera companies, renowned for its artistic excellence and breathtaking productions. A F R L SHOPPING DEPARTMENT STORES Fashion Outlets of Chicago Northwest Suburbs 5220 Fashion Outlet Way, Rosemont 847-928-7500 fashionoutletsofchicago.com Fashion Outlets of Chicago is the only two-level indoor outlet shopping experience in the Midwest featuring 130+ designer outlets offering up to 75% off. A F R e SPECIALTY STORES Blacklion South Loop 2412 S. Michigan Ave. 312-995-2902 blacklion.com Shop Blacklion, an expertly curated gift and home furnishings store located in the original Cadillac Building on Chicago’s historic Motor Row. k Gallery37 Retail Store Loop 66 E. Randolph St. 312-744-7267 afterschoolmatters.org Gallery37 Retail Store is imagination on the loose. All proceeds go back to funding the program that makes this store and everything in it possible. Harry Potter Shop Chicago Magnificent Mile 676 Michigan Ave. harrypottershopchicago.com At the Harry Potter Shop Chicago, dust off your robes and grab your wands! A F OUTLET STORES/MALLS/ SHOPPING CENTERS 900 North Michigan Shops Magnificent Mile 900 N. Michigan Ave. 312-915-3916 shop900.com Anchoring the chic north end of Michigan Avenue, 900 North Michigan Shops features 70 shops, including Gucci, J. Crew, lululemon athletica, and Michael Kors. A F R e 59
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