We know you can hardly wait to see your college kids … but winter break can be oh-so-long. So check it out: Mibs’ ultimate guide to winter break entertainment options in Chicago.
Plan you family events now!
What: The Addams Family
When: November 13-January 10
Where: Ford Oriental Center for the Performing Arts, 24 W. Randolph, Chicago
Dining recommendation: “The Village” at The Italian Village Restaurants or Nine
What: In the Heights
When: December 15-January 3
Where: Cadillac Palace Theater, 151 W. Randolph Chicago
A Mibs “must-see”. The 2008 Tony Award Winning Best Musical
Dining recommendation: Trattoria No 10
What: Million Dollar Quartet
When: Now running-January 3
Where: Apollo Theater
Dining recommendation: Café BaBa Reeba
What: Blue Man Group
When: Open run
Where: Briar Street Theater
Dining recommendation: Mia Francesca
What: Second City: America All Better
When: Dates throughout December and January
Where: The Second City Main Stage Theater
Dining recommendation: Topo Gigio Ristorante
What: Cirque du Soleil: A New Twist on Vaudeville
When: November 19-Jaunuary 3rd
Where: The Chicago Theater
Dining recommendation: Catch 35
What: The Joffrey: Nutcracker
When: December 11-December 27
Where: The Auditorium Theater
Dining recommendation: Rhapsody
What: The Chicago Blackhawks
When: December 12,13,16,18, 20, 22, 27,31 and January 3, 5, 10,14
Where: The United Center
Dining recommendation: La Luce
What: The Chicago Bulls
When: December 15,17,19, 21, 29 and January 2, 4, 9,11,15
Where: The United Center
Dining recommendation: La Luce
Hot Tix: Be Spontaneous!
You can be spontaneous and get good seats to great productions at half the price. Go to:
www.hottix.org
There are 2 Hot Tix outlets downtown as well:
72 E. Randolph, Chicago
(Between Michigan Avenue and Wabash Avenue, across the street from Chicago Cultural Center)
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
163 E. Pearson, Chicago
(At Michigan Avenue, in the Water Works Visitor Center)
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Waited too long? Reliable Ticket Brokers and Ticket Services:
1.Ticket Service.com: ticketservice.com
Formally known as Mr. B’s Ticket –if they don’t have what you are looking for they can usually find it…they are online and also have a location in Skokie. Call them up and drive over the same day and have the tickets in your hand within hours.
2. Tickets Now: ticketsnow.com
Resale tickets. Associated with Ticketmaster
3. Online seats: onlineseats.com
Online and also located in the area. Become a regular customer and earn VIP status. VIP status entitles you to coupons, promo codes and usually a 10% discount.
1-866-999-4518
4. Stubhub: stubhub.com
Fans buy and sell tickets
And finally: Fun downtown eats for the whole family
1. Fogo de Chao
661 N. La Salle St., Chicago
312-932.9330
An authentic Brazilian steakhouse.
2. Grand Lux Cafe
600 N Michigan Ave., Chicago
773-276-2500
Great location overlooking Michigan Avenue. The fun global menu offers something for everyone.
3. Sushi Samba Rio
504 North Wells St., Chicago
312-595-2300
Fun atmosphere. Great food. Great people watching. Check out the bathroom and rooftop dining.
4. Gino’s East
633 N Wells St., Chicago
(between Erie St & Ontario St)
312-943-1124
Customer-inscribed graffiti covers every inch of this casual restaurant–which is known for the best handmade, deep-dish pizzas. That said get ready for a wait, which can be as long as 2 hours.
