Santa's headed to Southport! Make your Christmas wishes and snap a photo with the big guy at Little Goat on Sunday, December 7th, from 4-6pm. 🎅🏼

Reserve your spot in line and swing by anytime during your 15-minute slot.

Your group's reservation includes:

📸 A framed Polaroid photo with Santa

🎁 A special gift from the North Pole

🍪 DIY Christmas cookie decorating kit (+$14)

Please note: Your Santa photo reservation does not include a table for dinner. Grab those reservations separately on OpenTable!

Join WFC, Chicago's premiere professional choral ensemble as winter solstice nears — night draws its brilliant dark hues and the stars illuminate the sky for Constellations, an intimate performance on December 6 at 7:30 PM at St. Vincent DePaul in Lincoln Park.

From Kerensa Briggs' A tender shoot to Michael Harrison's Just Constellations, discover how extraordinary acoustics embrace a vocal ensemble and transport us to a new world. Featuring works by William Cornysh, Arvo Pärt, Jean Mouton, and Judah Adashi, this wordless evening invites you to reflect on the season through pure sound.

Step into the holiday spirit with JAZZCRACKER, a dazzling, family-friendly celebration that blends dance with holiday cheer!
Enjoy lively performances featuring your favorite holiday songs, stunning choreography, and toe-tapping numbers that will have the whole family smiling
Gus Legacy Company and GUS® Company dancers bring the dance magic in this delightful holiday show for all ages!

Day Two of this artist open house event. Mingle with artists and art enthusiasts at one of the largest artist studio building on Chicago’s North side. Shop two floors of dozens of artist studios in this 39 year old former ice-house. Painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, and designers work here. Guests of all ages are welcome.

A longstanding tradition where businesses break out the holly and stay open late offering

special deals and festivities. This event features carolers, photos with Santa and a

ticketed Cocktail Crawl with holiday-themed cocktails at businesses.

Mingle with artists and art enthusiasts at one of the largest artist studio building on Chicago’s North side. Shop two floors of dozens of artist studios in this 39 year old former ice-house. Painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramic artists, print-makers, jewelers, and designers work here. Guests of all ages are welcome.

CTA and CDOT are launching the Bus Priority Corridor Study to explore ways to make bus travel faster and more convenient for riders on five key bus corridors in the Better Streets for Buses Network: Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th/Garfield.

Join us at a public meeting to learn more!

CTA and CDOT are launching the Bus Priority Corridor Study to explore ways to make bus travel faster and more convenient for riders on five key bus corridors in the Better Streets for Buses Network: Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th/Garfield.

Join us at a public meeting to learn more!

A show for sharing niche curiosities. We put on an introvert friendly show where people can share their passions and interests. People sign up for a 5-minute slot to tell us why something is COOL!

Bring the whole family to experience the magic of the Holidays! Join us as we light up the night sky, sing our favorite holiday songs, enjoy donuts and hot chocolate, and meet our friends Santa, Elsa, and Olaf!

Thank you to SSA27 for funding this very special evening.

Jazz and Scandinavia Sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF)

Join the NPU Jazz Faculty on a musical journey of jazz in Scandinavia. The program explores the vital role that Norway, Sweden, and Denmark played in the history of jazz through a collage of Scandinavian and American songs, composers, performers, and expatriates. This concert is free and open to the public.

Joe Lill, trumpet; Alex Beltran, tenor sax; Chris White, piano; Joe Policastro, bass; Darren Scorza, drums

This concert is generously sponsored by the Music Performance Trust Fund (MPTF).

Join us at Le Sud for a special wine tasting event in honor of Beaujolais Nouveau 2025, the much-anticipated first wine of the vintage. This annual French tradition marks the release of the young, fresh Gamay wine just weeks after harvest—and we’re bringing the celebration to Chicago!

URL: https://resy.com/cities/chicago-il/venues/le-sud/events/le-sud-wine-tasting-beaujolais-nouveau-2025-2025-11-20?date=2025-10-17&seats=2&event_url_slug=le-sud-wine-tasting-beaujolais-nouveau-2025-2025-11-20&maxPartySize=50

CTA and CDOT are launching the Bus Priority Corridor Study to explore ways to make bus travel faster and more convenient for riders on five key bus corridors in the Better Streets for Buses Network: Pulaski, Western, Cottage Grove, Fullerton, 55th/Garfield.

Join us at a public meeting to learn more!

November is a month of gratitude—a time when we gather, reflect, and prepare to celebrate with loved ones. Yet, it can also be a season of busyness and overwhelm. This Gratitude Workshop offers a pause—a gentle space to reconnect with yourself, find calm, and step into the holidays with clarity and intention.

Whitney Baker is a podcaster, certified meditation teacher, workshop guide, and writer. Over the years, she has worn many hats—from journalist and freelancing mom to global marketing agency creative director. Somewhere along the way, she lost track of her truth. Her platform, Electric Ideas, became her homecoming.

She knows what it’s like to leave behind one version of yourself for another and feel caught between identities, wondering if you’ll ever really feel like yourself again. Through her workshop, she helps others tap into their inner knowing, show up more fully to their lives, and reconnect with joy and purpose.

Sometimes all it takes is a small shift to unlock momentum and open up new possibilities. This Gratitude Workshop is that invitation—a moment of grounding and reflection before the holiday season.

✨ Join us this November to pause, breathe, and cultivate gratitude. Because before we gather at the table with others, it begins with the connection we nurture within ourselves.

Hosts: Whitney Baker and Alexandra Gantier (co-founder of The Poderosas)

Time: Sunday, November 16 at 10:30am

Price: $45/person, 50% OFF for The Poderosas Members

Location: The Checkout (Free parking available on site)

Number of Participants: 12 max (All women are welcomed regardless of your background).

Join us for a special evening of music and community as the John Erickson Trio join forces with the Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus for a special Holiday Concert! This collaborative performance will feature the unique styles and talents of both groups, coming together to celebrate the season and raise funds for Third Space.

Enjoy a festive night of jazz, choral harmonies, and holiday cheer, all for a great cause!

🎟️ Tickets: $20 for adults | Free for children 12 and under

Love sparkle and texture? This class introduces you to the world of beaded embroidery—where every stitch adds dimension and shine. You’ll learn how to secure beads onto fabric using traditional hand-sewing techniques, explore basic patterns, and gain tips for working with different shapes and surfaces. This is a relaxed, creativity-driven class perfect for anyone who wants to elevate their craft or personalize accessories with handmade flair.

If you’re intrigued by tambour but would like to start with a more beginner-friendly technique this is a great way to get started working with beads and sequins. Some experience using a needle and thread is recommended but not required.

Class fee includes printed handouts and all materials, including fabric, needles, thread, an embroidery hoop and an assortment of beads and sequins.

Event URL: https://maydel.com/product/intro-to-beaded-embellishment-with-jake-wobig-monday-nov-3rd/

@Kendra Scott x @LoveShackFancy round two arrives October 28th and we're unlocking the doors EARLY so you can shop in-store at 9 a.m.! Join us at Kendra Scott on Southport Ave for sips, sweets, bows and more! Click HERE to RSVP! 

Set your alarms - from charm bracelets to must have necklaces, this collection won't last long.

Trick or Treat on Southport is happening on Monday, October 28th from 4-7pm on Southport from Roscoe to Grace.  There will be family-friendly activities, craft beer brewed by Corridor Brewery, wines curated by Galleria Liquors, a pumpkin patch, crafts, great photo ops, inflatables from Lakeshore Sport and Fitness, music and trick-or-treating (while supplies last) at local businesses. This event takes place RAIN or SHINE

Event Description

Please join the South Lakeview Park PAC for a Halloween Party! There will be a Pet Parade and Kids’ Costume Parade. We will also have a raffle benefitting Blue Park Renovations $20 Suggested Donation per family.

Event URL:

https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/

Join us for pumpkin-decorating fun at Itoko! Each ticket includes a pumpkin, all the decorating supplies you need to unleash your creativity, and a delicious bento box to keep you fueled. For the Adults: Enjoy a classic bento with a maki roll (chef's choice), chicken karaage, miso soup, rice, and your choice of Negima, Skirt, or Salmon skewers. For the Kids: Choose from Shrimp or Chicken Katsu, Yakitori don, or a sushi set – perfect for our little artists! Spots are limited, so grab your tickets and let’s get into the Halloween spirit! 👻🕸️

Lane Tech Drama Presents
ALMOST MAINE

$10 General Admission- CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold before each performance at the box office table.

Lane Tech Auditorium
2501 W. Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door “M.”

“Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.”

Ready for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun? Stop by the Fire Pitch on October 25 for Fall Family Fest! This free event features a patio pumpkin patch complete with decorating supplies, a face painter, Halloween candy and more. Costumes are encouraged!

Join us for the Leland & Broadway Community Market, set to take place under the Red Line tracks in the Chicago Market parking lot, Saturday, October 25, 12 noon - 5pm. This fun event is presented by our friends at Broadway Bikes, Nabala Cafe, and Liberate Ward 46. All are welcome. There will be vendors selling arts & crafts and offering tarot readings, as well as a yard sale fundraiser to help buy winter supplies for our neighbors in need.

Join the 46th Ward Office and community organizations to support neighbors impacted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcements (ICE). Learn how ICE activity is impacting our neighborhoods, what’s being done to protect and meet the needs of our immigrant neighbors, and how you can take part in the work to keep our community safe.

This event is organized by 46th Ward Ald. Angela Clay and co-sponsored by State Sen. Mike Simmons (7th Dist), State Rep. Hoan Huynh (13th Dist.), 48th Ald. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant & Refugee Rights (ICIRR), Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago, ONE Northside, and 19th District Mutual Aid.

Register with link attatched below!

Lane Tech Drama Presents
ALMOST MAINE

$10 General Admission- CASH ONLY

Tickets are sold before each performance at the box office table.

Lane Tech Auditorium
2501 W. Addison St.

Enter through parking lot door “M.”

“Welcome to Almost, Maine, a place that’s so far north, it’s almost not in the United States. It’s almost in Canada. And it’s not quite a town, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it almost doesn’t exist. One cold, clear, winter night, as the northern lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Knees are bruised. Hearts are broken. But the bruises heal, and the hearts mend—almost—in this delightful midwinter night’s dream.”