Name: Hairbanger's Ball
Start: 2025-12-13
Location: Joe's on Weed St.

Feliz Año Nuevo! Café Con Leche NYE Party

Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 pm Cafe Con Leche Free

Chicago SantaCon 2025

Sat, 20 Dec at 01:00 pm PB&J: Pizza Beer and Jukebox USD 0 to 31

All Inclusive New Year's Eve 2026 Fireworks Cruise aboard Anita Dee II

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:45 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 113 to 217

The Holiday in Concert at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Country Legends Tour comes to Chicago

Fri, 16 Jan at 06:00 pm Chicago

13th Annual Krampus Fest at Martyrs'

Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Lizz Wright in Chicago

Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Chicago Symphony Center

Chicago New Year’s Eve Ball 2026 @ The Congress Plaza Hotel

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Congress Plaza Hotel, South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Red Tie Ball

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Loews Chicago Hotel

Chicago Artopia Presents: Chris White, A Charlie Brown Christmas Trio

Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Chicago's BYOB Party Bus Holiday Lights Tour | Navy Pier

Sat, 27 Dec at 05:00 pm Old Crow Smokehouse - Wrigleyville

Pinchas Zukerman, Amanda Forsyth in Chicago

Sat, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

DeffJam - Celebrating the Life of Ryan Deffet @ Thalia Hall

Sat, 03 Jan at 05:00 pm Thalia Hall

Chicago New Year’s Eve Countdown 2026 @ The Palmer House Hilton

Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

DKV Trio Night Two

Sat, 27 Dec at 08:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 29 to 45

A Galway Arms Christmas - EVENING

Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm The Galway Arms USD 0 to 39

Chicago Artopia Presents: Grisha Goryachev

Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm West Lawn Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

WINTERFEST: Chicago Roots Music 2026

Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm Artifact Events USD 23

Steve Kessler AKA Saturday June with David Kessler and Monika J

Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13

The Disco Biscuits 3-Night run Dec 19-21, 2025 (including the first ever powered down set!)

Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Kevin Nealon at The Den Theatre

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

DKV Trio Night One

Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 29 to 45

Billie Marten, Núria Graham in Chicago

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Kumbiaholics: Cumbia, Boogaloo, and Latin Beats Dance Party!

Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Simone's Free

Jay Bragg Presents: Christmas in New Vaudeville

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18 to 23

Rooted Space Opening Party

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm The Rooted Space USD 18 to 82

Heart of the Mask Masquerade Sneaker Ball

Sat, 14 Feb at 04:00 pm 1113 W Belmont Ave USD 0 to 29

NYE at Liar's Club with Bev Rage & the Drinks / Yada Yada / DJ Scary Lady Sarah

Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm Liar's Club

Boogie Wonderland at Howl at the Moon Chicago

Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm Howl at the Moon Chicago Free

Ring-A-Ding Swing, It's Christmas! Epiphany Center for the Arts

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

The Nasty Show: Tiny Thickemz

Fri, 19 Dec at 06:00 pm The Laugh Factory - Chicago

Six The Musical

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm CIBC Theatre

New Year's Eve Sunset Cocktail Cruise on Wednesday, December 31st

Wed, 31 Dec at 04:30 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

Umphrey's McGee at the Salt Shed

Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm The Salt Shed

Billie Marten at Thalia Hall

Sat, 13 Dec at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Ken-Y Live in Concert! Pre-Valentines Day Weekend

Fri, 06 Feb at 09:00 pm Stereo Nightclub USD 45 to 108

Golden Hour featuring Bear Williams

Sat, 10 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Elf - The Musical

Fri, 12 Dec Auditorium Theatre - IL

Mr. Blotto

Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Disco Biscuits at Thalia Hall

Sat, 20 Dec Thalia Hall

Miss Nancy's Musical Storytime!

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

A Christmas Carol at Studebaker Theater

Sat, 20 Dec Studebaker Theater

Enjambre in Chicago

Sun, 08 Feb at 06:30 pm House of Blues Chicago

Golden Hour Featuring Jimmy Bennington

Sat, 20 Dec at 05:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Eve of the Eve Lake Cocktail Cruise on Tuesday, December 30th

Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Anita Dee II TEMPORARILY LOCATED at BURNHAM HARBOR (See directions below) USD 27 to 42

Live Band Karaoke

Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm 3477 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

Rod Wave

Sun, 14 Dec United Center

Phat Phunktion and Bumpus at Martyrs' Chicago

Fri, 09 Jan at 08:00 pm Martyrs'

Free Blues Friday Featuring Fernando Jones

Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

LOS REHENES GRUPO BRYNDIS LOS GAMMA TROPICAL DEL BRAVO

Sat, 07 Feb at 08:00 pm Los Globos USD 74

ELENA ROSE in Chicago

Sun, 14 Dec at 06:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

TRSH, Thoughts On Bowling, Kerosene Heights, Arcadia Grey

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Bottom Lounge

Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press - A Very Tuffcurls Christmas

Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm Joe's on Weed St.

The Disco Biscuits: Powered Down

Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Home Alone in Concert

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Chicago Symphony Center

The Open Big Bar Event 2026

Fri, 20 Feb at 05:30 pm BIG Bar

MONDAY DECEMBER 15: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Mon, 15 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

La Santa Cecilia in Chicago

Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm House of Blues Chicago

Boogie Down Broadway | Joe's on W**d Street | Chicago

Sat, 27 Dec at 06:00 pm Joe's on Weed St. USD 29 to 45

Zeds Dead in Chicago

Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Wintrust Arena

SOULPHONETICS at OFF HOURS

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Off Hours Beer Co. Free

Rempis/Abrams/Ra + Baker

Sun, 28 Dec at 09:00 pm 2319 W Belmont Ave Chicago IL 60618

SBK Salsa Tuesdays @ Renaissance Bronzeville (Red Kizz Party)

Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm The Renaissance Bronzeville Free

Sandy Film Festival

Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm Blanc Free

Chanukah Winter Wonderland

Sun, 21 Dec at 05:00 pm NEWCITY USD 0 to 1,800

Royal March of the Lion - Essi Kausalainen + Every House

Fri, 09 Jan at 07:00 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

A-Trak, Eats Everything, Will Clarke in Chicago

Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm Radius

Diamondback at Broken Hearts!

Sat, 27 Dec at 09:00 pm Broken Hearts

Winter WonderFest 2025 - Navy Pier

Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am Navy Pier

Golden Hour featuring Chan000

Fri, 30 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Après-Pilates Brunch + Lattes + Live DJ

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am Frontier Chicago USD 65

Free Blues Friday featuring Ivy Ford

Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Ruby w/ Sonic Motel & Tommy Nitro

Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 pm Home Away From Home USD 8

Lincoln Park Conservatory - Fireside & Family Festivities

Sat, 13 Dec at 12:00 pm Lincoln Park Conservatory USD 0 to 10

La Santa Cecilia at House of Blues Chicago

Sat, 24 Jan House of Blues Chicago

Chicago New Years Eve Bar Crawl

Wed, 31 Dec at 06:00 pm Chicago USD 0 to 46

SAVE THE DATE: Blues at the Bean 2026

Fri, 05 Jun at 11:00 am Chicago, Illinois, USA

The Voices Trilogy 2

Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm City Winery Chicago

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

Sun, 15 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Jim Gaffigan in Chicago

Sat, 21 Feb at 08:00 pm The Chicago Theatre

Rascal Flatts, Lauren Alaina, Chris Lane in Chicago

Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm United Center

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Chicago

Sat, 20 Dec at 09:00 pm James M. Nederlander Theatre

NYXTES MAGIKES BOUZOUKIA LIVE

Fri, 16 Jan at 09:30 pm Avli River North USD 32 to 44

Loyle Carner in Chicago

Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm Thalia Hall

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14: THE COMEDY BAR CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR

Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Randolph Street Market

Sat, 13 Dec at 10:00 am 1341 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607-1523, United States

Primitive Man, Buffalo Nichols, Great Falls in Chicago

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm Reggie's Rock Club

Calum Scott in Chicago

Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Riviera Theatre

Patti LuPone: Matters of the Heart

Sat, 31 Jan at 07:30 pm 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

35TH ANNUAL WINTER SOLSTICE SUNRISE CONCERTS: DRAKE & ZERANG

Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 am 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Pretty Women Love Jazz

Thu, 18 Dec at 07:00 pm IN SESSION Sound.bite Lounge USD 31

Star Catcher Market at Mindful Baking Kitchen & Cafe

Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm 4201 N. Ravenswood, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Mariachi Brunch

Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am The Dawson Free

Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

Rascal Flatts at United Center