Here are a few things to get you in the holiday mood this weekend...
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s “Merry, Merry Chicago” opened last night, with a program of Christmas carols and festive arrangements of classical compositions for the holiday season, running through December 23rd.
The Hip Hop Nutcracker runs through Sunday at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, celebrating 50 years of Hip Hop, with Kurtis “The Breaks” Blow, performing and is the show's emcee.
If you’re shopping today...
Check out the Soulful Chicago Holiday Book Fair from 11am-6pm at the Betty Shabazz International Charter School, 78th and Ellis. More than 100 Black titles will be on sale, you can meet the authors, enjoy great food and entertainment. & Admission is free.
The Hyde Park Handmade Holiday Artisan Bazaar is tomorrow starting at 11am on the second floor of The Promontory. It’s a family-friendly indoor market featuring artisans from Chicago’s South Side, a lounge and more! & Admission is free.
For other things to do...
The hit show “Stomp” is back at the Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place through December 31st.
Tomorrow, Macy Gray takes the stage at the Des Plaines Theater at 5 pm…
Chante Moore takes over City Winery Chicago for three nights from Monday (December 18) through Wednesday (December 20th)… all shows are waitlist only.
Whatever you choose, have fun and don’t let me EVER hear you say you don’t have anything to do!