Another change of the seasons is upon us and that means an even greater variety of things to do around town and online. Here’s a round-up of five activities that we found especially appealing.
Don’t forget: Limited capacities, timed entries, mask requirements, social distancing and other policies are still in effect at many venues and events, so please check the details before finalizing your plans!
Lace up your skates
A Chicago winter favorite is back this week as the Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon opens again to the public! Rent skates or bring your own to glide and spin your way through Millennium Park.
Date: Fri, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 28
Time: Time Slots Available Online
Cost: Tickets from $20
Location: Maggie Daley Park
More Info: maggiedaleypark.com
Enjoy a new spin on a holiday classic
Flip, twist, and cartwheel your way down to The Chicago Theatre this weekend for an innovative twist on Twas the Night Before… Witness Christmas cheer in fantastic, acrobatic fashion as only Cirque du Soleil can do it.
Date: Fri, Nov 26 – Sun, Dec 5
Time: Times Available Online
Cost: Tickets from $35
Location: The Chicago Theatre
More Info: msg.com
Catch a holiday favorite with live music
KEVIN! The Chicago Symphony Orchestra presents a performance of John Williams’ iconic score in Home Alone in Concert performed live alongside the classic holiday movie on the big screen.
Date: Fri, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 28
Time: Fri at 7:30 pm, Sat at 7:30 pm, Sun at 3:00 pm
Cost: Tickets from $50
Location: Chicago Symphony Orchestra Symphony Center
More Info:cso.org
Laugh off the stress of the holidays
Has adjusting to life post-quarantine been a challenge? The Second City welcomes you to Together on the mainstage to ruminate on the sheer absurdity of our current reality, while also celebrating what has gone right in the last year.
Date: Fri, Nov 26 – Sun, Nov 28
Time: Times Available Online
Cost: Tickets from $49
Location: The Second City
More Info: secondcity.com
Journey to the past through art
The Art Institute of Chicago currently hosts a fascinating exhibit, André Kertész: Postcards from Paris, a collection of beautiful French postcards from 1925 that transport you effortlessly to the past.
Date: Fri, Nov 26 – Mon, Jan 17
Time: Times Available Online
Cost: Tickets from $14
Location: The Art Institute of Chicago
More Info: artic.edu
