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The Graystone Tavern decorated for the 8 Crazy Nights holiday pop-up bar. Credit: Instagram<\/p>\n
Hanukkah Happy Hour<\/p>\n
6-8 p.m. Dec. 10 and 17<\/p>\n
The Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave.<\/p>\n
Enjoy \u201cgames, gelt and great people\u201d at these Hanukkah Happy Hour events at The Graystone Tavern, home of Chicago\u2019s first and only Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar. The first happy hour event is geared toward people ages 21-29, and the second is designed for millennials and Gen X.<\/p>\n
Learn more and register for the Dec. 10 event here<\/a>. Register for the Dec. 17 event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hanukkah Menorah Lighting & Drag Queen Storytime<\/p>\n 4-5 p.m. Dec. 14<\/p>\n Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark St.<\/p>\n Andersonville is celebrating Hanukkah with a drag queen storytime led by \u201cdrag bubbie\u201d Merriam Levkowitz, musical performances and a menorah lighting to cap off the festivities.<\/p>\n Learn more and register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chicago Kids Chanukah Party<\/p>\n 4-6 p.m. Dec. 14<\/p>\n Bubbles Academy \u2013 West Town, 1308 N. Elston Ave.<\/p>\n Bubbles Academy is hosting a family-friendly Hanukkah celebration with music, dancing, games, dreidel, an art project and snacks.<\/p>\n Learn more and register for $30 per child here<\/a>. Up to two adults can accompany each registered child; adults and babies younger than 6 months attend free.<\/p>\n Hakuna Ma-Hanukkah<\/p>\n 7 p.m. Dec. 15<\/p>\n The Graystone Tavern, 3441 N. Sheffield Ave.<\/p>\n Chicago drag Bubbie Merriam Levkowitz is hosting this 21+ Hanukkah event featuring live performances, games, prizes and a Hanukkah-themed food and drink menu.<\/p>\n Learn more and register for $17.85 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hanukkah & Book Event With David Montalvo<\/p>\n 7 p.m. Dec. 15<\/p>\n Beth Shalom B\u2019nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, 6601 S. Kedzie Ave.<\/p>\n Celebrate Hanukkah with this community event featuring a book talk and signing with David Montalvo, author of \u201cShabbat in Chicago.\u201d<\/p>\n Learn more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Grand Menorah Lighting Ceremony<\/p>\n 5:40-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16<\/p>\n Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington St.<\/p>\n Hosted by the Chicago Jewish Alliance and Chabad of the Loop and Gold Coast, this community Hanukkah celebration will feature live music and hot treats to take in alongside its menorah lighting.<\/p>\n Learn more and RSVP here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018Hanukkah, Shmanukkah\u2019 at Greenhouse Theater Center<\/p>\n 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 18<\/p>\n Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.<\/p>\n Directed by Melanie Ann Apel, this world premiere show of \u201cHanukkah, Shmanukkah!\u201d by Esm\u00e9\u00a0Raji Codell follows teacher Ms. Eb and her students as they travel to the days of the Maccabees and back, learning about how much has changed since their ancestors arrived in American the early 20th century. The play celebrates the history and traditions of Hanukkah and the importance of remembering where they came from.<\/p>\n Learn more and buy tickets here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Havdalah Hanukkah Party<\/p>\n 4:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 20<\/p>\n Mishkan Chicago HQ, 4001 N. Ravenswood Ave., #101<\/p>\n At Mishkan HQ\u2019s Hanukkah party, there will be Havdalah-making, dreidel spinning, songs, latkes and sufganiyot. Guests are invited to bring their own menorah or hanukkiah.<\/p>\n Learn more and register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018A Rugrats Chanukah\u2019<\/p>\n 11 a.m. Dec. 21 <\/p>\n The Logan Theatre, 2646 N. Milwaukee Ave.<\/p>\n This free family event kicks off at 11 a.m. with arts and crafts in the theater lounge, followed by a double-feature screening of \u201cA Charlie Brown Christmas\u201d and \u201cA Rugrats Chanukah,\u201d in which the young friends learn the full story behind the holiday. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Laugh Your Latkes Off<\/p>\n 2 p.m. Dec. 21<\/p>\n Chicago Loop Synagogue, 16 S. Clark St.<\/p>\n This Chanukah comedy celebration features video clips from artists including Modi, Adam Sandler and The Maccabeats. There will also be a buffet and a menorah lighting after sundown.<\/p>\n Admission is a minimum $10 donation. Learn more and register here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Chanukah Winter Wonderland<\/p>\n 5-7 p.m. Dec. 21<\/p>\n NEWCITY, 1457 N. Halsted St.<\/p>\n This winter wonderland-themed event features a menorah lighting at 5:30 p.m., kosher Hanukkah treats, activities and crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and a DJ as part of its entertainment on display.<\/p>\n![\"YouTube](\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/CmIxrgGC8rY\/hqdefault.jpg\")
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