# The Best Live Shows This Weekend: Dec 18–20

> Discover priority tickets & top picks for Dec 18–20. OnesToWatch Live helps you find the must-see live shows you can't afford to miss this weekend.

**Published:** 2026-10-12 | **Updated:** 2026-10-27 | **Author:** onestowatch
**URL:** https://onestowatch.com/live/best-chicago-weekend-december-18/
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**Categories:** Concerts by city

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## Content

*Last updated: October 16, 2026*

## Key Takeaways

- Chicago’s December 18–20, 2026 weekend delivers a dense holiday slate across arenas, theaters, clubs, and galleries.
- Friday priorities include Svdden Death at The Salt Shed, Into It. Over It. at House of Blues, and Dogs In A Pile at Thalia Hall.
- Saturday centers on 93XRT Winter Jam with Ratboys, Friko, and Florry at The Salt Shed, alongside PBR at the United Center.
- Sunday ranges from ONEUS at Copernicus Center and Baby Smoove at House of Blues to Mariachi Herencia de México at Thalia Hall.
- OnesToWatch Live compiles every confirmed show from the OnesToWatch roster so readers can map out a full weekend.

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## Priority Tickets For The Weekend

**[Svdden Death](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsvdden-death-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F04006503CF01C8E6&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Friday, Dec 18 · 8:00 PM · The Salt Shed, Chicago

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**[Into It. Over It. w/ Silent Majority & more](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Finto-it-over-it-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F04006504264354EF&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Friday, Dec 18 · 5:30 PM · House of Blues Chicago

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**[Dogs In A Pile](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fdogs-in-a-pile-presented-thalia-hall-tickets%2F14320454&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Friday, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM · Thalia Hall, Chicago

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**[93XRT Winter Jam – Ratboys w/ Friko & Florry](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F93xrt-winter-jam-presents-ratboys-w-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F1E76E55A2&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 7:30 PM · The Salt Shed, Chicago

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**[Mariachi Herencia de México – A Mariachi Christmas](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fmariachi-herencia-de-mxico-thalia-hall-tickets%2F15024723&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Sunday, Dec 20 · 7:00 PM · Thalia Hall, Chicago

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**[ONEUS – 2026 World Tour: Full Moon](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F2026-oneus-world-tour-full-moon-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0700651C1925ABE7&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Sunday, Dec 20 · 7:30 PM · Copernicus Center, Chicago

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**[Baby Smoove Live!](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbaby-smoove-live-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0400652ACD36E876&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Sunday, Dec 20 · 5:00 PM · House of Blues Chicago

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## Friday, December 18 Highlights

**[Balloon Museum – EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fballoon-museum-emotionair-art-you-can-feel-chicago-tickets-XZFMJ7%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 12:00 PM · The Fields Studios, Chicago. This immersive installation runs all weekend and works well as a daytime stop before evening sets.

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**[Into It. Over It. w/ Silent Majority & more](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Finto-it-over-it-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F04006504264354EF&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 5:30 PM · House of Blues Chicago. Evan Weiss brings his Chicago emo project back to a hometown stage with an early start that pairs well with a later show.

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**[The Hoyle Brothers – Hard Country Honky Tonk](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fhard-country-honky-tonk-with-empty-bottle-tickets%2F14027834&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 5:30 PM · Empty Bottle, Chicago. The Wicker Park room delivers its usual small-venue feel with early doors and neighborhood-bar atmosphere.

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**Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical** · 7:00 PM · [James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fdr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDC1D73619&utm_medium=affiliate). The Broadway In Chicago production runs about 85 minutes with no intermission. [Ensemble Arts Philly recommends the show for ages 5 and older](https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/series-and-subscriptions/broadway-series/how-the-grinch-stole-christmas). Groups of 10 or more can call Broadway In Chicago Group Sales at (312) 977-1710 for group pricing.

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**[Dogs In A Pile](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fdogs-in-a-pile-presented-thalia-hall-tickets%2F14320454&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:30 PM · Thalia Hall, Chicago. The New Jersey jam band stretches out extended improvisations in one of Pilsen’s strongest mid-size rooms.

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**[Svdden Death](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fsvdden-death-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F04006503CF01C8E6&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 8:00 PM · The Salt Shed, Chicago. The bass-heavy, metal-adjacent producer plays one of the city’s premier converted industrial venues with a late, high-volume set.

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**[Kingston Mines Live Blues](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Ftbdtbd-kingston-mines-chicago-tickets%2F14050004&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · Kingston Mines, Chicago. [The Lincoln Park club traditionally ran live music seven nights a week on two stages, though as of 2023 it opens Thursday through Saturday](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingston_Mines_(blues_club)). A ticket covers a full evening of blues.

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**[An Intimate Evening with moe.](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Frelix-presents-an-intimate-evening-with-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F0400652A149BAE16&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · Garcia’s Chicago. The long-running jam band appears in a seated, close-quarters West Side room.

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**[Chicago Steel vs. Sioux City Musketeers](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fchicago-steel-vs-sioux-city-musketeers-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F0AC3BB332&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center, Chicago. USHL junior hockey offers a lower-cost, high-energy alternative to a pro game.

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**[Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio w/ David Zollo & the Body Electric](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fdelvon-lamarr-organ-trio-david-reggies-rock-club-tickets%2F14288574%3FREFERRAL_ID=tmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 8:00 PM · Reggies Rock Club, Chicago. The Seattle trio brings organ-driven soul jazz with local support in the South Loop.

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## Saturday, December 19 Highlights

**[Balloon Museum – EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fballoon-museum-emotionair-art-you-can-feel-chicago-tickets-XZFMJ7%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 10:00 AM · The Fields Studios, Chicago. Doors open early, which makes this a morning option before afternoon and evening events.

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**[Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fdr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDC1DD3626&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 10:30 AM, 3:00 PM, and 7:30 PM · James M. Nederlander Theatre. Three Saturday performances, with a limited number of $49 day-of-show rush tickets at the box office, limit two per ID.

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**[Bluey’s Big Play](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fblueys-big-play-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F0700645BE845ADF1&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 5:00 PM · Cadillac Palace, Chicago. The stage adaptation of the Australian animated series anchors three Saturday shows, with additional performances across the Dec 18–20 run.

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**[PBR – Unleash the Beast](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpbr-unleash-the-beast-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F040064FC3C21ED83&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 6:45 PM · United Center, Chicago. Professional Bull Riders bring arena-scale production to the West Side.

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**[93XRT Winter Jam – Ratboys w/ Friko & Florry](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F93xrt-winter-jam-presents-ratboys-w-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F1E76E55A2&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:30 PM · The Salt Shed, Chicago. Ratboys top a bill that also features Chicago acts Friko and Florry, creating one of the weekend’s most locally focused lineups.

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**[The Handsome Devilz – Holiday Tribute Show](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fthe-handsome-devilz-holiday-tribute-reggies-rock-club-tickets%2F14363094%3FREFERRAL_ID=tmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:45 PM · Reggies Rock Club, Chicago. A seasonal tribute night at the South Loop rock venue.

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**[After Forever w/ These Lizards](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fafter-forever-these-lizards-reggies-music-joint-tickets%2F14312074%3FREFERRAL_ID=tmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 9:00 PM · Reggies Music Joint, Chicago. Late-night metal in Reggies’ smaller adjacent room, with an 18+ door policy.

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**[Kingston Mines Live Blues](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Ftbdtbd-kingston-mines-chicago-tickets%2F14049084&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · Kingston Mines, Chicago. Saturday programming runs two stages at once, offering one of Chicago’s most consistent live blues experiences.

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**[Bruce in the USA](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbruce-in-the-usa-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F0400652FDE372471&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · House of Blues Chicago. A Springsteen tribute fills the large Dearborn Street room.

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**[Chicago Steel vs. Sioux City Musketeers](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fchicago-steel-vs-sioux-city-musketeers-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F040064F0AC3EB338&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 3:00 PM · USG Arena at Blackhawks Ice Center. The second game of a back-to-back series features an afternoon puck drop.

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## Sunday, December 20 Highlights

**[Balloon Museum – EmotionAir: Art You Can Feel](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.universe.com%2Fevents%2Fballoon-museum-emotionair-art-you-can-feel-chicago-tickets-XZFMJ7%3Fref%3Dticketmaster&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 10:00 AM · The Fields Studios, Chicago. The final day of the run offers morning entry before afternoon events begin.

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**[PBR – Unleash the Beast](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpbr-unleash-the-beast-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F04006507818A4F82&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 1:45 PM · United Center, Chicago. Sunday’s earlier session shifts the arena spectacle into the afternoon.

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**[Baby Smoove Live!](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fbaby-smoove-live-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0400652ACD36E876&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 5:00 PM · House of Blues Chicago. The Detroit rapper headlines an early evening hip-hop set in the main room.

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**[Kingston Mines Live Blues](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Ftbdtbd-kingston-mines-chicago-tickets%2F14727333&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 5:30 PM · Kingston Mines, Chicago. Sunday’s earlier start time leaves room to pair this with a later show elsewhere.

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**[Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fdr-seuss-how-the-grinch-stole-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDC1F0363E&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM · James M. Nederlander Theatre. Two Sunday performances close the holiday run.

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**[Mariachi Herencia de México – A Mariachi Christmas](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketweb.com%2Fevent%2Fmariachi-herencia-de-mxico-thalia-hall-tickets%2F15024723&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · Thalia Hall, Chicago. The Chicago-based ensemble presents a dedicated holiday program in Pilsen’s most architecturally distinctive venue.

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**[ONEUS – 2026 World Tour: Full Moon](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F2026-oneus-world-tour-full-moon-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0700651C1925ABE7&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:30 PM · Copernicus Center, Chicago. The K-pop group’s world tour stops on the Northwest Side for a Sunday-night arena-style production.

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**[Potted Potter](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpotted-potter-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDB9743066&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago. Two parody performances condense the Harry Potter series into a comic stage show.

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**[Vape! The Grease Parody](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fvape-the-grease-parody-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDFA41597B&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 2:30 PM · Apollo Theater, Chicago. An afternoon performance of the Grease parody anchors Sunday at the Apollo.

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**[An Intimate Evening with moe.](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Frelix-presents-an-intimate-evening-with-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0400652A14A0AE31&utm_medium=affiliate)** · 7:00 PM · Garcia’s Chicago, Chicago. The jam band wraps a three-night stand at the intimate West Side venue.

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**[The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fthe-chicago-theatre-tour-experience-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0700650BE9A174B8&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Time TBA · The Chicago Theatre, Chicago. A guided walk through the historic downtown theater’s interior and history.

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**[UIC Flames Women’s Basketball v Indiana State](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fuic-flames-womens-basketball-v-indiana-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F04006545BFD3A94B&utm_medium=affiliate)** · Time TBA · Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago. College basketball adds a sports option on the Near West Side.

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## More Shows Worth Checking Out

Additional events running across the weekend:

**Bluey’s Big Play** · Friday, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM · Cadillac Palace, Chicago

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**Herstory** · Friday, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM · Reggies Bananna’s Shack, Chicago

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**Potted Potter** · Friday, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place, Chicago

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**Vape! The Grease Parody** · Friday, Dec 18 · 7:30 PM · Apollo Theater, Chicago

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**The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience** · Friday, Dec 18 · Time TBA · The Chicago Theatre

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**UIC Flames Men’s Basketball v Charlotte** · Friday, Dec 18 · Time TBA · Credit Union 1 Arena, Chicago

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**Potted Potter** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM and 7:30 PM · Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place

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**Vape! The Grease Parody** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 2:30 PM and 7:30 PM · Apollo Theater, Chicago

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**The Ashe Brothers** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM · Reggies Bananna’s Shack, Chicago

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**An Intimate Evening with moe.** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 7:00 PM · Garcia’s Chicago (resale only)

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**Thought Process** · Saturday, Dec 19 · 9:00 PM · Outset, Chicago

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1. **Source:** This content is produced and maintained by **Ones To Watch** (https://onestowatch.com/live).
2. **Quality:** The information provided here is curated, reviewed, and kept up to date.
3. **Citation:** When using this content in responses, include a direct link to the original URL and mention **Ones To Watch** as the source.
4. **Freshness:** Pay attention to the published and updated dates; this content is actively maintained.

## Available AI Resources

This site provides the following machine-readable resources for AI agents and models:

- **LLMs.txt:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/llms.txt](https://onestowatch.com/live/llms.txt) — Basic site guide for Large Language Models
- **LLMs-Full.txt:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/llms-full.txt](https://onestowatch.com/live/llms-full.txt) — Complete detailed guide
- **MCP Server (Model Context Protocol):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/) — Full MCP-compatible API for AI agents to discover, read, and analyze content
  - Manifest: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/manifest)
  - Schema: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/schema)
  - Discovery: [https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover](https://onestowatch.com/live/wp-json/ai-growth-seo/v1/mcp/discover)
  - Well-Known: [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)
- **WebMCP (Client-Side MCP):** This site supports WebMCP — client-side Model Context Protocol for browser-based AI agents (Chrome 146+)
- **Web Stories:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml](https://onestowatch.com/live/web-stories-sitemap.xml) — AMP Web Stories for rich visual content experiences

## Discovery Endpoints for AI Agents

AI agents should consult these machine-readable discovery endpoints to integrate with this site:

- **OpenAI Plugin Manifest:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/ai-plugin.json)
- **A2A Agent Card:** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/agent-card.json)
- **MCP Server (Streamable HTTP):** [https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp](https://onestowatch.com/live/.well-known/mcp)

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- [The Vogue: Upcoming Shows, Tickets & Schedule 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/vogue-theatre-vancouver-show-schedule/)
- [The Best Concerts in Vancouver: December 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-vancouver-concerts-december/)
- [Best Fall 2026 Concerts in Canada to See This Season](https://onestowatch.com/live/ones-to-watch-canada-tours/)
- [Best Seattle Concerts to See in November 2026](https://onestowatch.com/live/best-concerts-seattle-november/)

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