Performing Arts
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New Philharmonic shifts concert dates due to COVID-19 concernsJan 07, 2022 12:00 am - The New Philharmonic's "A Night at the Movies" concerts have been rescheduled due to concerns about an anticipated surge in COVID-19 cases. The philharmonic is based at ...
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World premieres, national theater tours set for winter and early springJan 06, 2022 5:00 am - Nearly two years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced them to close, Chicago-area theaters continue the rebound that began last spring. Despite breakthrough cases among fu...
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Things to do Jan. 7-13: Last weekend for suburban light showsJan 05, 2022 5:00 am - Festivals Winter Fest at Winter Lights: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, at Oak Brook Park District Central Park West, 1450 Forest Gate Road, Oak Brook. Outdoor event fe...
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Lyric Opera reschedules 'Proving Up' to future season due to COVID-19 concernsJan 05, 2022 12:00 am - The Lyric Opera of Chicago has postponed the local premiere of "Proving Up" for the second time due to concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2018 chamber opera abou...
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Best Bets: Holiday in the Park Lights! ends at Six Flags Great AmericaJan 04, 2022 5:00 am - Drive-by sparkle Bid adieu to sparkly decorations during the final weekend of Holiday in the Park Lights! Drive-through Experience at Six Flags Great America, 1 Great Am...
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Oak Brook's First Folio to require proof of booster vaccine for upcoming performancesJan 04, 2022 12:00 am - First Folio Theatre has updated its COVID-19 vaccination and masking policy to require theatergoers show proof of the booster vaccine for admission to the Oak Brook thea...
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Jay Leno, Frank Caliendo headline Paramount Theatre's spring seasonJan 04, 2022 12:00 am - Comedians Jay Leno, Frank Caliendo and tribute music acts are part of the spring touring season at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora. Tickets are on sale now for all shows...
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In-person performances, breakthrough COVID cases, high-profile departures mark 2021 in local theaterDec 30, 2021 5:00 am - After more than a year without in-person performances, Chicago-area theaters began to rebound - gradually and cautiously - from the COVID-19 pandemic. And in several not...
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Things to do Dec. 31-Jan. 6: Last days for holiday light shows, fests and moreDec 29, 2021 5:00 am - Festivals Light Up the Lake: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily through Sunday, Jan. 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. An indoor, temperature-controlled experience feat...
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Best Bets: Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings New Year's Eve laughs to the Allstate ArenaDec 28, 2021 5:00 am - Such characters! Find out the opinions of puppets on various topics when star ventriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham performs his "Seriously!?" tour at the Allstate Aren...