With the holiday season upon us, there is no shortage of festive fun to be had in the Chicago area this weekend.<\/p>\n
If you’re not ready to dive into the holiday cheer, don’t worry, there’s plenty more to do. <\/p>\n
Christmas Around the World & Holiday of Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Christmas Around the World & Holiday of Lights<\/a> exhibition opens with a Tree Lighting & Cultural Festival.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> 5700 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 11 a.m. on Nov. 8<\/p>\n Chicago Toy and Game Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> The 23rd annual Holiday Chicago Toy and Game Fair<\/a> offers interactive exhibits and activities for all ages<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Stephens Convention Center, 5555 North River Road in Rosemont<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong>\u00a0 10a.m. – 6p.m on Nov 8 and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Nov. 9<\/p>\n Navy Pier: F<\/strong>lyover<\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Flyover\u2019s new alpine adventure, ‘Call of the Canadian Rockies’,<\/a> transports you over iconic mountain scenery. To celebrate the season, Flyover is offering 50% off single-experience tickets booked <\/strong>from November 28 to December 1, 2026, valid for rides through March 20, 2027.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> 600 East Grand Avenue in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays<\/p>\n Movie: ‘Twilight’ in Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Experience the original ‘Twilight’ movie accompanied by a live band <\/a>on stage, presented by Broadway in Chicago.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 West Randolph Street in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 7 p.m. on Nov. 7; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8<\/p>\n Deeply Rooted Dance Theater<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> Deeply Rooted Dance Theater<\/a>, a company known for its’ powerful visual storytelling, is celebrating its 30th anniversary.\u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Logan Center for the Arts, 915 East 60th Street in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 7 p.m. on Nov 7 and\u00a02 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Nov. 8<\/p>\n Soweto Gospel Choir<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> The internationally known Soweto Gospel Choir<\/a> presents powerful\u00a0acappella renditions of both traditional and contemporary songs<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 8<\/p>\n Million Dollar Quartet Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> From the creators of ‘Million Dollar Quartet’, your favorite Rock ‘n’ Roll legends present a brand-new holiday musical experience, comes ‘Million Dollar Quartet Christmas’<\/a>. <\/p>\n WHERE<\/strong>: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive in Lincolnshire <\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Runs through Jan. 4<\/p>\n 312 Comedy Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT:<\/strong> \u00a0The 312 Comedy Festival <\/a>features more than 20 comedians, from national headliners to rising stars.<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> Various venues<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> Runs thru Nov. 9<\/p>\n Comedy:\u00a0 Hasan Hates Ronny\/Ronny Hates Hasan<\/strong><\/p>\n WHO:<\/strong> Comedians Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng<\/a> will face off about America’s most pressing issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> The Auditorium,\u00a050 East Ida B. Wells Drive in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 and 7 p.m. on Nov. 8<\/p>\n Comedy: Jo Koy<\/strong><\/p>\n WHO:<\/strong>\u00a0 Comedian Jo Koy<\/a> \u00a0is known for his uniquely relatable inspiration from his colorful family.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE:<\/strong> United Center, 1901 West Madison Street in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 8 p.m. on Nov. 7<\/p>\n Chicago Asian American Jazz Fest<\/strong><\/p>\n WHAT: <\/strong>Asian Improv aRts Midwest \u00a0presents the 30th anniversary of the Chicago Asian American Jazz Festival,<\/a> which features established and emerging multigenerational voices.\u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: <\/strong>Elastic Arts, 3429 West Diversey Ave in Chicago<\/p>\n WHEN:<\/strong> 8:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8; 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30p.m. on Nov. 9; 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 10<\/p>\n Concert: Grizzly Bear \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n WHO:<\/strong> The band Grizzly Bear<\/a>, known for its intricate vocal harmonies and genre-blending sound brings its tour to Chicago.<\/p>\n