There is so much going on in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs every week, and we are bring you the best in this weekend’s holiday edition of What’s Up in Chicago December 23rd – 27th.
Events and Holiday Restaurant Specials
Take the kids to one of the greatest Christmas stories of all time. A Christmas Carol is playing now through December 30th at the Goodman Theatre with tickets starting at $25.
Grab your loved-one and enjoy beautiful Millennium Park and the ice staking rink. Or head to Wrigley Field for the “Rink at Wrigley“. The weather is not too cold yet so it’s the perfect time to go and enjoy. Skate rentals are only $10.
Don’t cook at your Chicago home this Christmas Eve… enjoy a wonderful Christmas Eve dinner at Cafe des Architectes, featuring a holiday four course meal of peekytoe crab salad, roasted boneless quail, arugula salad with hazelnut vinaigrette, and beef tenderloin with chanterelle mushrooms.
Order some great pastries for the holidays at Oak Mill Bakery which just opened in Bucktown. Choose from European-style cakes, cookies, and other goodies to feast on.
Looking for a great list of places to have your holiday or Christmas meal? This is great if you’re having a huge gathering and don’t want to cook at home. Over 50 restaurants in Chicago are participating and have great holiday menus.
Movies out this Christmas
Robert Downey and Jude Law star in a highly anticipated movie of this season, Sherlock Holmes which opens everywhere December 25th.
The musical Nine also opens on December 25th and is getting great reviews. An all-star cast features as Daniel Day-Lewis, Penelope Cruz, Fergie, Kate Hudson and more.
Whatever you and your family do for the holidays, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!
