Chicago's To-Do List

Monday - Nov 11th

Beyond the Basics: The Tranky Doo - One of the iconic solo jazz choreographies in the Lindy Hop world. Join instructor Sam Zorich as she teaches you the moves over the next 4-week series!

• Price: $15/class for drop in (paid at the door)

• Address: 3868 North Lincoln Avenue #2ND FLOOR

• Note: Are you a student or on a student budget? Use code "fizzstudent" for $12 off!

Veterans Day Luncheon - A special luncheon in honor of Veterans Day, featuring keynote speaker retired U.S. Army Major General William Walker.

• Price: $44

• Address: 65 W Jackson Blvd (Union League Club of Chicago)

• Note: Dress Code - Smart Casual

Tuesday - Nov 12th

Piano Bar Tuesday's at Nola Bar & Kitchen - Join every Tuesday for an unforgettable evening of live piano music with the talented Katy on Keys! Starting at 4:30 PM, dive into a musical experience that’s like TouchTunes, but in real life!

• Price: Free

• Address: 3481 N. Clark Street

Wednesday - Nov 13th

Billie Eilish - Californian megastar Billie Eilish heads out on an epic, multi-continent-spanning tour to tout her new album “Hit Me Hard and Soft”.

• Price: Starting at $250

• Address: United Center

• Note: Tickets also available for Thursday Nov. 14th

Pericles - Shakespeare Company returns to Chicago for the first time in 30 years. Shakespeare’s mystical adventure explores themes of redemption and forgiveness offering us hope for a brighter future.

• Price: $66+

• Address: 800 East Grand Avenue (Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier)

• Note: More dates available through the month

Thursday - Nov 14th

Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour - As you cruise along the Chicago River, experts docent weave a delightful touch of humor into the exploration of the Windy City’s supernatural occurrences and infamous figures! darker side.

• Price: $50+

• Address: East Grand Avenue (Navy Pier)

• Note: 75 minutes duration

The Nutcracker - A Magical Holiday Tradition - Classical Arts Entertainment is delighted to present the magical holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, performed by the world-renowned State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine!

• Price: $55+

• Address: 205 E. Randolph (Harris Theater, Millennium Park)

Friday - Nov 15th

WhiskeyFest - It’s a night of tasting hundreds of the best whiskeys in the world including single malt and blended Scotch, bourbon, rye, Tennessee, Japanese, Canadian and craft-distilled whiskies.

• Price: $275 for general admission, $375 for VIP admission

• Address: 151 E Wacker Dr (Chicago Hyatt Regency, Loop)

Saturday - Nov 16th

Randolph Street Holiday Market - Wander around at the annual holiday iteration of Randolph Street Market, which always has many vendors selling vintage furniture, handmade clothing, art and antiques.

• Price: $12 online, $15 at gate

• Address: 1340 W Washington Blvd (Chicago’s Plumbers Union Hall, West Loop)

• Note: Also available on Sunday, Nov 17th.

Friendsgiving On The Yacht - A cruise experience that includes: scenic 3 hour cruise of the Lake Michigan, 3 levels of music (outdoor and 2 indoor), live DJs playing all styles of music.

• Price: $45 - $450

• Address: 1559 S Lakeshore Drive (Burnham Harbor S Dock)

• Note: 7:30pm Sail Time (Arrive by 6:45 For Boarding). Return time 11:00 pm

Godfrey Wine Fest  - Get together at Chicago's year-round rooftop for a wine festival featuring the most delicious wines.

• Price: $25 - $75

• Address: 127 West Huron Street (IO Godfrey Rooftop Lounge)

Sunday - Nov 17th

Viking Pub Crawl - Hundreds of revelers clad in full Viking attire for this annual pub crawl, which is inspired by the Swedish holiday St. Morten’s Gås Day. You'll get a commemorative drinking glass and custom route lanyard at check-in.

• Price: $25

• Address: 5025 N Clark (Meeting House Tavern)

• Note: Dress in your Viking best, because the costume contest is back!

The Marriage of Figaro - An intimate study of human relationships and one of the greatest operas ever written.

• Price: $99+

• Address: Lyric Opera House

Hands-On: Pizza alla Pala - Coming from Rome, Pizza alla Pala is an oval-shaped pizza served on a wooden pala, or paddle. In this class, you'll make your own pizza dough from scratch to take home as well as prepare an individual pizza to enjoy in class.

• Price: $99

• Address: Eataly Chicago

Great Deal’s

The Crab Pad - Monday & Tuesday Special: Buy 2 pounds of seafood, get 1 pound FREE! Don’t miss this deal – perfect for a tasty weekday feast!

• Address: 2529 N Milwaukee Ave 1 Chicago, IL 60647 (Logan Square)

• Note: No mix and match, must be 3 of the same item. Dine-In only.

Antico Posto 

• When: Monday – Thursday: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

• Deal: $5 select beers, $7 select wines, $8 select cocktails and half-priced antipasti available for dine-in only in the dining room and bar.

Events Starting in November

Elf’d Up Pop-up - The 2003 holiday movie Elf takes center stage at this Wrigleyville pop-up located inside of Stretch Bar & Grill. Take a seat at tables stocked with the four main food groups (candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup) and treat yourself to a plate of Buddy's breakfast pasta or a beer served in a 36-ounce elf boot.

• Price: Free entrance

• Location: 3485 N Clark St (Stretch Bar & Grill, Wrigleyville)

• Note: Open November 9th through December 30th

Iceskating at Millennium Park and Maggie Daley Park - Skate under the Chicago skyline at the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in Millennium Park. Plus, take advantage of free skating lessons on most Saturdays and Sundays, where you can learn both beginner- and intermediate-level skills.

• Price: Have your own skates? Free Monday through Thursday & for 11am sessions Friday through Sunday ( $5 for other time slots Friday through Sunday, as well as holidays). Need rental skates? Entry is $17–$23

• Location: Millennium Park & Maggie Daley Park

• Note: Opening November 15th through February 2nd or March 9th. Reservations are required.

Lincoln Park Zoolights - To see one of the largest displays of holiday lights within city limits, you need to head to Lincoln Park Zoo, where the annual ZooLights display strings up millions of LED blubs. While most of the animals will be keeping warm inside, visitors are welcome to wander through the park!

• Price: $7 most weeknights & Sundays, $10 on Fridays & Saturdays, free admission tickets on Mondays.

• Location: Lincoln Park Zoo

• Note: Open November 15th - January 5th

Christmas Around the World - Every year, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry puts up its four-story Grand Tree and surrounds the towering pine with more than 50 trees that represent Chicago's various communities and their respective holiday celebrations.

• Price: Included in museum admission ($25+ for adult, $15+ for children 11 & under)

• Location: Museum of Science & Industry

• Note: Open November 16th - January 6th

All Month Activities

Annie Chicago - Everyone's favorite red-headed orphan is back, thanks to the new Annie national tour that's traveling the nation!

• Price: $40+

• Address: 175 N State St (The Chicago Theatre)

• Note: Available now through Dec 1st

Chicago Bears Watch Party - Come join Time Out Market Chicago during football season to catch the Bears in action on the big screen. They'll be showing the games—with sound—each week on a 32 feet wide by 6 feet tall screen.

• Price: Varies

• Address: 916 W Fulton Market

• Note: Now through January 5th

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure - Enjoy story-based, family friendly activities like navigating a TWIZZLERS maze, testing your sense of smell with JOLLY RANCHER candy scents, “stuffing” giant REESE'S Peanut Butter Cups, and bringing your custom HERSHEY’S KISSES foil wrappers to life. 

• Price: $24+

• Location: 835 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL. 60611 (Water Tower Place)

• Note: Children 2 and under visit free when accompanied by a ticketed parent or guardian. Closed Monday/Tuesday. Now through Dec 31.

Free museum days:

Field Museum: Every Wednesday

Shedd Aquarium:  Every Tuesday 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Adler Planetarium: Free every Wednesday, open 4pm - 10pm (9pm last admission)

Museum of Contemporary Art: Every Tuesday

Note: For Illinois residents only, advanced reservations online are required