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Dec 29 - Jan 4, 2026
Exciting events and experiences happening this week in Chicago.
Classic Stadium Tour
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Weed Passport Tours: North Michigan Ave Experience
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Weed Passport Tours: Chicago 🌆🍃 Walk. Chill. Explore. Discover Chicago’s vibrant North Michigan Ave like never before — through the lens of cannabis culture, art, and relaxation. Our guided Weed Passport Tour takes you on a scenic walk through iconic stops including premium dispensaries, local art landmarks, the Chicago Riverwalk, and chill zones by the lake. ✅ Exclusive dispensary discounts ✅ Local art + culture highlights ✅ Meet fellow cannabis travelers ✅ Perfect for tourists and locals alike 🎟️ Get your Weed Passport, explore the Magnificent Mile, and unlock a new kind of high-end Chicago experience. 📍 Start Location: Cookies Chicago, 215 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 (Outside Store) (“Exact meet-up instructions sent after booking.”) 🕒 Tour Time: Approx. 1.5 hours walking 🎫 Book your tour today #WeedPassportTours #ChicagoCannabis #WeedCulture #NorthMichiganAve #420Friendly #ChicagoTours #CannabisTravel
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UIC Flames Women's Basketball v Drake
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ADA seating for patrons and their companions is available for all UIC Pavilion events. Accessible seating locations will vary per event. Accessible seating is limited and is sold on a first come first served basis. There is a ticket limit of four per purchase for all ADA and companion seating. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at 312-413-5740.
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UIC Flames Men's Basketball v Illinois Tech
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ADA seating for patrons and their companions is available for all UIC Pavilion events. Accessible seating locations will vary per event. Accessible seating is limited and is sold on a first come first served basis. There is a ticket limit of four per purchase for all ADA and companion seating. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at 312-413-5740.
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Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
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ADA seating for patrons with wheelchairs, or hearing imparied and their companions is available for all Chicago Bulls events. Guests may purchase one accessible seat and one companion seat. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at (312)455-4655.
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Light of Christmas Drive Thru
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Chicago's Drive Thru Light Show at White Sox Park @ Rate Field
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Four Tet w/ Dylan Brady
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The Phantom of the Opera (Chicago)
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Wheelchair and companion seating available. For more information please call (312) 977-1701 ext. 1259.
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Mike Wheeler Blues Band/Nicholas Alexander Blues Band
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Chicago Blackhawks vs. New York Islanders
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ADA seating for patrons with wheelchairs and their companions is available for all Chicago Blackhawks events. Guests may purchase one wheelchair accessible seat and one companion seat. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at (312)455-4655.
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DEHD’S BYE BYE ‘25 NYE RUN with Wombo presented by 93XRT
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Cigarettes burn in the moonlight. Necklaces bang against bare chests. And on their triumphant fifth album Poetry, Dehd transports us to a world steeped in imagery. Its a world painted in the sunset tones of summer romance and flickering old flames. Its motorcycle chrome (Mood Ring), its fake Gucci Sunglasses (Dog Days), and its shaking hands before a swaying lover (Hard to Love). Across fourteen songs, the trioJason Balla, Emily Kempf, and Eric McGradythrow themselves against the question of what it means to hope, knowing all too well that things end and hearts can break. You cant beat death, but you can beat death in life, wrote Charles Bukowski and upon listening to this album its obvious the band has chosen to attempt the latter.After hitting a stride with their 2020 breakout record Flower of Devotion, followed by their radiant Fat Possum debut Blue Skies in 2022, Dehd did something different. They turned a writing session into a road trip. With a van full of recording equipment they headed to Kempfs off-grid Earthship in New Mexico where they chopped wood to keep warm and worked for as long as the solar panels held a charge. They then traveled north to a borrowed cabin surrounded by the chilly waters of the Puget Sound, where the hours were marked only by the movement of the tide. On the way back to Chicago for their final writing session at the warehouse theyve called home for over a decade, Balla and McGrady became stranded for days in rural Montana after hitting a deer and abandoning their van. This tireless sense of adventure, both internal and external, has become a trademark of Dehd over the years. Eating, sleeping, breathingour only purpose was to write, Kempf recalled. And it seems in this place of quiet focus Dehd have achieved their most honest and vulnerable writing yet.In the studio they tapped Ziyad Asrar (of Whitney) to co-produce alongside Balla, marking their first time collaborating with someone outside of the band for the recording process. With the addition of Asrar the emotional landscape of the record is vividly rendered, at times confessional and others anthemic, vocals bared, up front with the confidence of a band that knows the power of their words.No one writes about love quite like Dehd, and on Poetry, they somehow make even heartbreak sound inviting. In the swirl of budding new relationships and lingering breakups, their lyrics find themselves at once exalting love and then turning to doubt it. Examining their own self-defeating habits. I let myself get in the way, turning every thought to jealousy, admits Balla on Light On, But was it worth losing a home? On Pure Gold, Kempf excavates her feelings for another womanand while writing the song found Kempf confronting years of internalized heteronormativity, she writes about a sapphic love that feels almost too perfect for Dehd: Easy breezy. Ooh yeah we laugh so freely, she sings, embodying the liberated joy of a new crush.
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Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
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Doors at 6:30pm. All sales are final, no refunds/exchanges permitted, but tickets may be transferred through your TM Account. Garcia's is fully ADA compliant featuring wheelchair lifts and ramps between the various levels of the venue, assisted listening devices upon request, and allows official service animals. Premium Table seating is located closest to the stage offering the most intimate music experience for guests and includes table service. Reserved Table seating is located on our main floor, behind the Premium section, and also includes table service. Both Premium and Reserved table seating is cabaret style which means you may be sitting with other fans. Private Booths are available and depending on the booth seats 1 to 4, 5, or 6 guests. General Admission/Standing Room is located around the sides of the room on an elevated level for quality viewing and easy bar access.
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*SOLD OUT* Sextile / Snõõper / Casper McFadden
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Doors: 8PM / Show: 9PM / 21+SEXTILESome bands find their groove and stick to it while others choose to reinvent themselves and keep on moving. Sextile can attest to the thrill of an ever-changing road map. The LA duo comprising Melissa Scaduto and Brady Keehn ply their trade with a lust for life and a love of everything from no wave to hardstyle, having merged some of these influences on their striking 2023 debut for Sacred Bones, Push.The groups new LP, yes, please., fuses anarchic electro fire with raw personal recollections and enough beefed-up bass to bust a speaker or two. yes, please. is an album of contrasts: a vulnerable record that bares its soul as much as it revels in excess, showing just how far you can push your sound when you shake off your inhibitions. Together, the pair betray a confidence that never wavers, making a bold splash on the speedy intro with a rave siren cut from a 00s New York house party. Seemingly by the same token, the unruly spirit of electroclash stalks the yes, please. building, flashing its ID on the cowbell-peppered thunderbolts of Freak Eyes and Rearrange, and turning in a scuzzy dancefloor bomb with Women Respond to Bass. High on endorphins, Push-upswhich features vocals from Jehnny Bethis pure muscle music, fortified by hoover bass and fleshed out by synths that hammer as hard as lumps of hail on a glass roof.Scaduto, who grew up in New York, and the Virginia-raised Keehn originally met in NYC before relocating to LA and forming Sextile. In 2015, they were joined by guitarist and synth player Eddie Wuebben, embracing occult-inspired post-punk for their debut album A Thousand Hands (2015), amping up the synths for 2017 follow-up Albeit Living, and leaning into this further for 2018s electronically minded EP 3. Sextile went on hiatus following a difficult period marked by the tragic passing of Wuebben in October 2019. They later re-emerged with former bassist Cameron Michel on guitar and synths and released the Modern Weekend / Contortion single in 2022.SNOOPERSnooper was thinking about pressure. Blair Tramel and Connor Cummins co-masterminds of Snooper had become fascinated by hydraulic press YouTube videos, watching object after object spin and contort before getting flattened. Their heads, too, spun from everything that had gone on during Snoopers early years. Tramel could relate to the videos, but for the poignance of a difficult transformation, not the defeat of total compression. Theres a sweet spot, she says. For a moment, push and pull create this beautiful dance.Over the past few years, Snooper has rocketed from Nashville DIY scene stalwarts to widespread adoration in the international underground music scene. The project evolved well beyond anything Tramel and Cummins had originally imagined, and faster than they could track resulting in disorientation as much as exhilaration. Tramel and Cummins channeled all that energy into writing new material. Their new album, Worldwide, extends directly from the festering punk the band first made their name on, but documents Snooper becoming bolder, catchier, and more confident.
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Santa's Treehouse 🎅🏻
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Welcome to The Naughty North Pole—Chicago’s cheekiest winter hideaway, where snowflakes sparkle, cocoa gets spiked, and every corner is brimming with holiday mischief. This year, the Treehouse is bigger, bolder, and naughtier than ever—cozy corners, whimsical bites, and cocktails so tempting they should be on Santa’s “naughty” list. 🍸 Ready to sip, snack, and misbehave? Reserve your table through OpenTable (recommended) — Claim your spot in Santa’s secret hideaway. Sip flirty cocktails, snack on treats even the elves envy, and pose in over-the-top holiday décor designed for maximum mischief. Perfect for cheeky date nights, rowdy friend squads, or anyone feeling a little naughty & nice. 🎅 Just here to roam… and get caught under the mistletoe? No reservation? No problem! Grab a ticket and explore the Treehouse at your own pace. Sip spiked cocoa, sneak into hidden corners made for trouble, and get lost in the twinkle—and the filthy fun—of Christmas mischief. (General admission does not include reserved seating.) 🧝 Family-friendly til 8pm — After that, the lights dim, the music cranks, and the holiday spirit gets extra playful. Whether you’re here to toast the season, stir up some mischief, or just revel in a little winter magic, The Naughty North Pole is calling. Bring your elves, your besties, or come solo—because even Santa loves a secret adventure!
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New Year's Eve | RINOWRLD
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RINO BAR in River North $10 Yardsticks 11pm - 12am $7 Shots ALL NIGHT 2 x 500 Premium House Tequila AGES: 21+ w/ valid physical ID The only IDs that are accepted for entrance are the following in physical form only: • USA government issued drivers license and identification cards • ANY government issued passport Food: Pizza served all night Dress Code: Upscale and Stylish Nightlife attire. Ladies aim for elegance and style. Heels or stylish flats are great choices. Avoid overly casual wear like gym clothes or flip-flops. Look great while staying comfortable. Gentlemen aim for clean and confident looks. Dress shoes or trendy sneakers work well. Avoid overly casual attire like athletic wear. Maintain a polished appearance for the night. Payment Made Easy Tickets are available at the door. We accept Cash, Debit, and Credit! Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances. Refunds will solely be processed in the event of an event cancellation. Alternatively, you have the option to acquire insurance at the point of purchase for added protection. Where: RINO BAR (Directions) 642 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 View Full Bottle Menu Here
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UIC Flames Women's Basketball v Northern Iowa
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ADA seating for patrons and their companions is available for all UIC Pavilion events. Accessible seating locations will vary per event. Accessible seating is limited and is sold on a first come first served basis. There is a ticket limit of four per purchase for all ADA and companion seating. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at 312-413-5740.
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Loyola Ramblers Womens Basketball vs. Davidson College Wildcats Womens Basketball
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Chicago Bulls vs. New Orleans Pelicans
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ADA seating for patrons with wheelchairs, or hearing imparied and their companions is available for all Chicago Bulls events. Guests may purchase one accessible seat and one companion seat. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact the Box Office at (312)455-4655.
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Kingston Mines New Year's Eve Blues Bash
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Kingston Mines New Years Eve Bash features 3 bands, 2 stages, and over 9 hours of live music til 3:30am for one cover charge! Hats, Leis and Noise Makers given at the door upon entry, Balloon Drop at Midnight on both stages!Doors and Docs Kitchen open at 5:30 PM. We offer great Catfish, Wings, Burgers, and more!Event Schedule:Omar Coleman: 6p - 9pNora Jean Wallace: 9p -10:30p, 11:30p - 12:30am, 1:30am - 2:30amRico McFarland Band: 10:30p - 11:30pm, 12:30am - 1:30am, 2-30am - 3:30am Tickets can be purchased at the club after 5:30 PM, if not purchased online. Seats are not reserved. Plan to arrive early to get the best seats. Must be 21 to enter.
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