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MACY’S HOLIDAY WINDOWS
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CHICAGO’S 103RD CHRISTMAS TREE
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WASHINGTON ST.
CLOUD GATE
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THE WALNUT ROOM
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MADISON ST. STATE ST.
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JEWELER’S ROW
JAY PRITZKER PAVILION
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TUBA CHRISTMAS ADAMS ST.
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THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
THE BERGHOFF RESTAURANT
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JACKSON BLVD. MICHIGAN AVE.
WABASH AVE.
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DEARBORN ST.
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WILLIS TOWER
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CONGRESS PKWY.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
LAKE MICHIGAN
CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S THE NUTCRACKER
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CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON’S THE NUTCRACKER
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Dec. 10–30, 2016 | $35–150 Auditorium Theatre | 50 E. Congress Pkwy. joffrey.org/nutcracker | 312.386.8905 Discover the magic of the new Nutcracker— brilliantly reimagined by Tony Award®-winning choreographer Christopher Wheeldon. 2
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CHRISTKINDLMARKET
Nov. 18–Dec. 24, 2016 | FREE Daley Plaza | 50 W. Washington St. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. christkindlmarket.com Free and outdoor holiday market featuring vendors from around the world who display hand-crafted ornaments, toys and unique holiday gifts as well as traditional German foods, sweets and beverages.
CHICAGO’S 103RD CHRISTMAS TREE
cityofchicago.org | Millennium Park Michigan Ave. & Washington St. City of Chicago’s Official Christmas Tree 5
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MCCORMICK TRIBUNE ICE SKATING RINK
Every Fri. | Nov. 25–Dec. 16, 2016 FREE | Millennium Park | Cloud Gate Michigan Ave. & Randolph St. Local choral groups lead hundreds of celebrants in song at 6 p.m. Visit cityofchicago.org for more information.
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FILMS AT GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER
Gene Siskel Film Center | 164 N. State St. siskelfilmcenter.org Receive two-for-one admission and a complimentary popcorn with code CLA at the Gene Siskel Film Center’s Box Office only. 11
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EMERALD CITY'S A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Nov. 11–Jan. 8, 2016 | $16.50–$29.50 Broadway Playhouse | Water Tower Place 175 E. Chestnut St. broadwayinchicago.com Rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. Use code CLA to receive $20 off a pair of tickets for the Nov. 11–13 and Dec. 26–Jan. 8 performances.
MACY'S HOLIDAY WINDOWS & SANTALAND
Nov. 8–Dec. 24, 2016 | FREE Macy’s | 111 N. State St. visitmacysusa.com Admire the iconic seasonal window displays at Macy’s as you shop on State. After, head to Macy’s 5th floor to meet Santa Claus or marvel at The Great Tree in Macy’s Walnut Room. Receive a free appetizer with any purchase at Frango Cafe on Macy’s 7th floor by showing this holiday map from Nov. 21–Dec. 31. 4
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CAROLING AT CLOUD GATE
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JEWELER’S ROW
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HOLIDAY TRADITIONS AT THE BERGHOFF
Wabash Ave. between Monroe St. & Washington St. Unwrap a gift that sparkles this holiday season from Chicago’s historic Jeweler’s Row. Explore over 200 jewelers specializing in everything from diamond rings to watches.
The Berghoff Restaurant | 17 W. Adams St. In celebration of the Bavarian tradition known as Die Weihnachtsgurke, any child under the age of 12 who finds the pickle ornament in the tree will receive a year of good luck and when it’s at The Berghoff, it includes a complimentary root beer.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Chicago Trolley & Double Decker Co. chicagotrolley.com Nov. 18, 2016–Mar. 17, 2017 | FREE Board a festive trolley and enjoy a lightlyMillennium Park | 55 N. Michigan Ave. narrated, two-hour tour showcasing the cityofchicago.org | weather permitting THEATRE TAG best of the city’s winter magic. Skate rental is available for $12 (includes tax). 13 ("THEATRE DAY" IN GERMAN) Dec. 6, 2016 | All Day Event | FREE A CHRISTMAS CAROL AT THE 20 HOLIDAY LIGHTS, CITY LIGHTS christkindlmarket | 50 W. Washington St. Chicago Architecture Foundation GOODMAN THEATRE The League of Chicago Theatres will architecture.org/tours Nov. 19–Dec. 31, 2016 | Starts at $25 feature several short segments of holiday See Chicago’s beautiful city lights and The Goodman Theatre | 170 N. Dearborn St. productions from around the city. Half-price the holiday lights on Michigan Ave.—all goodmantheatre.org | 312.443.3800 tickets are available online 24/7 at hottix.org. aboard a heated trolley. Hear the stories Experience the joy of Charles Dicken’s behind the buildings and of the people timeless tale filled with jubilant musical MOZART'S THE MAGIC FLUTE 14 who shaped Chicago. numbers and hilarious “Bah Humbugs.”
AT LYRIC OPERA
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TUBACHRISTMAS MUSICAL MERRIMENT
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BREAKFAST AT THE WALNUT ROOM
Dec. 3, 4, 10, 11, 16–24 $16.95 Adults, $10.95 Kids Macy’s | 111 N. State St. macysrestaurants.com/walnut-room Breakfast buffet served under The Great Tree in Macy’s historic Walnut Room. No ticket required. First come basis.
Dec. 14, 2016–Jan. 8, 2017 | $35–$90 Cadillac Palace Theatre 151 W. Randolph St. Receive $20 off a pair of tickets to The Phantom Of The Opera during Tues., Wed. and Thurs. evening performances between Dec. 14–22, 2016 with code CLA before ordering at broadwayinchicago.com.
Dec. 17 | 12:30 p.m. | FREE Palmer House Hilton | 17 E. Monroe St. palmerhousehiltonhotel.com Holiday enthusiasts can join 400 tuba players of all ages in the historic Grand Ballroom for a performance of Merry TubaChristmas— A Concert of Christmas Music.
KID'S COOKIE DECORATING
Dec. 3, 10, 17 | FREE Hilton Chicago’s 720 South Grill 720 S. Michigan Ave. hiltonchicagohotel.com Kids can enjoy a festive cookie-decorating session with Hilton Chicago’s pastry chef and Santa.
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
25TH ANNUAL WREATHING OF THE LIONS AT ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m. | FREE artic.edu | Art Institute of Chicago 111 S. Michigan Ave. The beloved Art Institute lions don their traditional evergreen wreaths at the Michigan Avenue entrance as you warm up with complimentary hot chocolate.
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Dec. 10, 2016–Jan. 27, 2017 $34 Adults, $20 Kids Civic Opera Building 20 N. Upper Wacker Dr. lyricopera.org | 312.827.5600 Delight in the story as never before, in a new production told through the innocent and curious eyes of a child. Use promo code CLA by phone or web to save 20% off any performance.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS SEGWAY TOUR Absolutely Chicago Segway Tours chicagosegway.com View gorgeous holiday window displays at Macy’s (formerly Marshall Fields), a tree-lit Michigan Avenue, and the famous Christkindlmarket.
BIG BUS HOLIDAY TOURS
bigbustours.com/chicago Get into the Holiday Spirit with Big Bus Tours as they take you on a one and a half hour tour of the best Holiday Light displays and Christmas-themed events Chicago has to offer!
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RESTAURANTS AMC DINE-IN THEATRES
MISS RICKY’S
ATRIUM AT THE THOMPSON CENTER
MR. BROWN’S LOUNGE
100 W. Randolph St. | Fast Casual
81 E. Wacker Pl. | Jamaican
ATWOOD
NANDO’S PERI-PERI
FOX’S DESIGNER OFF-PRICE
BEEF ‘N BRANDY RESTAURANT AND THE BAR BELOW
22 S. Wabash Ave. Flame-grilled PERi-PERi Chicken
PEACH AND GREEN
GAP | 35 N. State St.
108 N. State St. | Block 37 | American
1 W. Washington St. | American
203 N. Wabash Ave. | American
127 S. State St. | American
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Café
THE BERGHOFF RESTAURANT
PERSONA WOOD FIRED PIZZERIA
17 W. Adams St. | German
BOLEO AT THE GRAY
122 W. Monroe St. | South American
CHICK-FIL-A STATE AND LAKE 177 N. State St. | Fast Casual
CHUCK’S: A KERRY SIMON KITCHEN
EXPRESS | 17 N. State St. FOOT LOCKER | 219 S. State St. FOREVER 21 | 10 S. State St. 7 W. Madison St. (2nd Floor)
H&M | 22 N. State St.
170 W. Washington St. | Pizza
HOT TIX | 72 E. Randolph St.
POTTER’S
HOT TIX IN BLOCK THIRTY-SEVEN
17 E. Monroe St. | American
108 N. State St.
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Health
PROTEIN BAR
THE JORDAN BRAND RETAIL EXPERIENCE | 32 S. State St.
ROSEBUD PRIME
IRIDIUM 77 LAB | 108 N. State St.
224 N. Michigan Ave. | American
1 S. Dearborn St. | Steak & Seafood
CITY WINERY
ROOF ON THEWIT
1200 W. Randolph St. | Mediterranean
DSW | 35 S. State St.
201 N. State St. | Cocktails
JOURNEYS | 133 S. State St. KAY JEWELERS | 101 S. State. St.
STAYTION MARKET & BAR
LIDS | 125 S. State St.
224 S. Michigan Ave. | 35 E. Monroe St. 123 W. Wacker Dr. | 140 S. Dearborn St. Fast Casual
1 W. Upper Wacker Dr. | American
MACY’S | 111 N. State St.
TESORI TRATTORIA AND BAR
MERZ APOTHECARY | 17 E. Monroe St
THE DEARBORN
THRIVE360
CORNER BAKERY CAFÉ
65 E. Adams St. | Italian
NORDSTROM RACK | 24 N. State St.
145 N Dearborn St | American Tavern
37 S. LaSalle St. | Health
OLD NAVY | 150 N. State St.
EXCHEQUER RESTAURANT & PUB
TONI PATISSERIE AND CAFÉ
PAYLESS SHOE SOURCE | 13 N. State St.
226 S. Wabash Ave. | Pizza
FOGO DE CHAO
65 E. Washington St. | French Café & Bakery
ROSS DRESS FOR LESS | 26 E Randolph St.
THE WALNUT ROOM
SEPHORA | 108 N. State St.
661 N. LaSalle St. | Brazilian Steakhouse
111 N. State St. (7th Floor) | American
GODDESS AND THE BAKER
WHIMSICAL CANDY KITCHEN
33 S. Wabash Ave. | Coffee & Café
GOOD STUFF EATERY
22 S. Wabash Ave. | American
THE HALAL GUYS
175 N. Franklin St. | Desserts
SHOPS
SKETCHERS RETAIL | 17 E. Monroe St. TARGET | 1 S. State St. T.J. MAXX | 11 N. State St. TORRID | 7 N. State St.
A’GACI | 107 S. State St.
URBAN OUTFITTERS | 20 S. State St.
AEROSOLES | 109 S. State St.
WALGREENS | 151 N. State St.
ALDO SHOES | 115 S. State St.
53 E. Randolph St. | Coffee
ZARA | 108 N. State St. | 1 W. Randolph St.
AMERICAN APPAREL | 39 S. State St.
INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE MONADNOCK CAFÉ
ZUMIEZ | 2 S. State St.
ANTHROPOLOGIE | 108 N. State St.
172 N. Wabash Ave. | Middle Eastern
INTELLIGENTSIA COFFEE MILLENNIUM PARK CAFÉ
53 W. Jackson Blvd. | Coffee
BALANI CUSTOM CLOTHIERS
HOLIDAY PRIZES
71 W. Monroe St. | Italian
BARNES & NOBLE | 1 E. Jackson Blvd.
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JIMMY JOHN’S
BLICK ART MATERIALS | 42 S. State St.
TICKETS TO THE NUTCRACKER
ITALIAN VILLAGE RESTAURANTS
55 W. Monroe St.
180 N. LaSalle St. | 225 N. Michigan Ave. 6 E. Madison St. | 725 S. State St. 216 W. Washington St. | 249 S. State St. | Fast Casual
BLOCK THIRTY SEVEN | 108 N. State St.
Joffrey Ballet
THE BODY SHOP | 3 N. State St.
LATINICITY
BUCKETFEET | 108 N. State St.
FOUR TICKETS TO RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER
108 N. State St. | Latin Food Hall
LOCKWOOD RESTAURANT 17 E. Monroe St. | American
BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY
1 N. State St.
CLAIRE’S | 5 N. State St.
Chicago Theatre
TICKETS TO THE MAGIC FLUTE Lyric Opera
108 N. State St. | Desserts
CROCS | 123 S. State St.
MOVIE TICKETS TO GENE SISKEL FILM CENTER | Gene Siskel Film Center
MAX’S TAKE OUT
DISNEY STORE | 108 N. State St.
2 TICKETS TO TOO HOT TO HANDEL
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
20 E. Adams St. | Hot Dogs
Auditorium Theatre
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