# Chicago Weekend Events: Dec 18–20, 2026 Ticket Guide > Find tickets for Chicago's best shows Dec 18–20, 2026. OnesToWatch Live helps you plan your weekend with top picks and direct ticket links. **Published:** 2026-10-12 | **Updated:** 2026-10-12 | **Author:** onestowatch **URL:** https://onestowatch.com/live/best-chicago-weekend-december-18/ **Type:** post **Categories:** Uncategorized ![Chicago Weekend Events: Dec 18–20, 2026 Ticket Guide](https://resources.onestowatch.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/28/2026/10/1791724635149-21cbe9b3cb04-1024x572.webp) --- ## Content ## Key Takeaways - Chicago’s December 18–20, 2026 weekend blends holiday classics like A Christmas Carol and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas with contemporary music, comedy, and family shows. - Venues across the city, from Goodman Theatre and Symphony Center to The Salt Shed and United Center, host everything from K-pop tours to PBR bull riding in the same three-day span. - Every listed event is ticketed with direct purchase links, giving readers immediate access to confirmed dates and seats that generic aggregator sites may not surface. - Daily breakdowns for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday help readers plan theater, classical music, comedy, live music, and sports around holiday schedules. - OnesToWatch Live compiles this shortlist from its first-party event database to deliver a decision-ready guide for Chicago weekend entertainment. [Browse Chicago Tickets on OnesToWatch Live](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2F) ## Chicago Weekend Ticket Guide, December 18–20, 2026 Chicago’s pre-holiday weekend packs theater, family shows, comedy, live music, and sports into three busy days. This guide highlights confirmed, ticketed events across the city so readers can move straight from browsing to booking. Every event below is ticketed, and each listing links directly to purchase. Scan by day, pick a show, then use the solid-button link in each listing to secure seats. ## Ticket Links by Day ### Friday, December 18 Friday leans into holiday theater, family-friendly productions, and late-night comedy, with options that stretch from downtown stages to club shows. - A Christmas Carol, Goodman Theatre (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for A Christmas Carol](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZy8E&utm_medium=affiliate) - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A700bU&utm_medium=affiliate) - Bluey’s Big Play, Cadillac Palace (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for 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-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F0700645BE83EADED&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Steel vs. Sioux City Musketeers, USG Arena (Fri Dec 18) [Buy Tickets for 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) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Fri Dec 18, show 1) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70xoP&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Fri Dec 18, show 2) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZ8qA&utm_medium=affiliate) - Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Reggies Rock Club (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio](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%3Dtmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for How the Grinch Stole Christmas](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) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Fri Dec 18, show 1) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POGU&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Fri Dec 18, show 2) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POGM&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Fri Dec 18, show 3) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 3)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POGz&utm_medium=affiliate) - Into It. Over It., House of Blues Chicago (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for Into It. Over It.](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) - Peyton Ruddy, Zanies Comedy Club (Fri Dec 18, show 1) [See Peyton Ruddy (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Y0S&utm_medium=affiliate) - Peyton Ruddy, Zanies Comedy Club (Fri Dec 18, show 2) [See Peyton Ruddy (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Y0t&utm_medium=affiliate) - Potted Potter, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for Potted Potter](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpotted-potter-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDB95B3041&utm_medium=affiliate) - Second City, Mainstage (Fri Dec 18, show 1) [Reserve Seats for Second City (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7re4V&utm_medium=affiliate) - Second City, Mainstage (Fri Dec 18, show 2) [Reserve Seats for Second City (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7rebF&utm_medium=affiliate) - Svdden Death, The Salt Shed Indoors (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for 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) - The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience (Fri Dec 18) [Book 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-12-18-2026%2Fevent%2F0700650BE99774AD&utm_medium=affiliate) - Hard Country Honky Tonk ft. The Hoyle Brothers, Empty Bottle (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for 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) - The Other Cinderella, Black Ensemble Theater (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for The Other Cinderella](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPP&utm_medium=affiliate) - Vape! The Grease Parody, Apollo Theater (Fri Dec 18) [Get Tickets for Vape! 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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [See A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A700bM&utm_medium=affiliate) - After Forever, These Lizards, Reggies Music Joint (Sat Dec 19) [Get Tickets for After Forever and 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%3Dtmfeed&utm_medium=affiliate) - Bluey’s Big Play, Cadillac Palace (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Get Tickets for Bluey’s Big Play (Show 1)](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%2F0700645BE850AE01&utm_medium=affiliate) - Bluey’s Big Play, Cadillac Palace (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Get Tickets for Bluey’s Big Play (Show 2)](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) - Bluey’s Big Play, Cadillac Palace (Sat Dec 19, show 3) [Get Tickets for Bluey’s Big Play (Show 3)](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%2F0700645BE84BADF5&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Steel vs. Sioux City Musketeers, USG Arena (Sat Dec 19) [Buy Tickets for 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) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZ8qk&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZkb_&utm_medium=affiliate) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [See How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Show 1)](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) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [See How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Show 2)](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%2F070064EDC1E2362F&utm_medium=affiliate) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 3) [See How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Show 3)](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%2F070064EDC1E63637&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POGy&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POuv&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 3) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 3)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POuZ&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sat Dec 19, show 4) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 4)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POue&utm_medium=affiliate) - PBR: Unleash the Beast, United Center (Sat Dec 19) [Get Tickets for 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) - PBR: Unleash the Beast, Two-Day Package (Sat Dec 19) [Buy PBR Two-Day Package](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpbr-twoday-package-ticket-incl-access-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F0400650787365A9B&utm_medium=affiliate) - Peyton Ruddy, Zanies Comedy Club (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [See Peyton Ruddy (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Y0w&utm_medium=affiliate) - Peyton Ruddy, Zanies Comedy Club (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [See Peyton Ruddy (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Y0s&utm_medium=affiliate) - Potted Potter, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Get Tickets for Potted Potter (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpotted-potter-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDB965304C&utm_medium=affiliate) - Potted Potter, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Get Tickets for Potted Potter (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpotted-potter-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDB9603048&utm_medium=affiliate) - Ratboys w/ Friko and Florry, The Salt Shed Indoors (Sat Dec 19) [Get Tickets for Ratboys with Friko and 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) - Second City, Mainstage (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Reserve Seats for Second City (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reqz&utm_medium=affiliate) - Second City, Mainstage (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Reserve Seats for Second City (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7reQa&utm_medium=affiliate) - The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience (Sat Dec 19) [Book 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-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F0700650BE99C74B4&utm_medium=affiliate) - The Other Cinderella, Black Ensemble Theater (Sat Dec 19) [Get Tickets for The Other Cinderella](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7-wPJ&utm_medium=affiliate) - Thought Process, Outset (Sat Dec 19) [Get Tickets for Thought Process](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fthought-process-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F0400650D22CF8F05&utm_medium=affiliate) - Vape! The Grease Parody, Apollo Theater (Sat Dec 19, show 1) [Get Tickets for Vape! The Grease Parody (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fvape-the-grease-parody-chicago-illinois-12-19-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDFA3C5973&utm_medium=affiliate) - Vape! The Grease Parody, Apollo Theater (Sat Dec 19, show 2) [Get Tickets for Vape! 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A Christmas Carol, Goodman Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [Get Tickets for A Christmas Carol (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZy8t&utm_medium=affiliate) - A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Chicago Shakespeare Theater (Sun Dec 20) [See A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A700by&utm_medium=affiliate) - Bluey’s Big Play, Cadillac Palace (Sun Dec 20) [Get Tickets for 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-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F0700645BE857AE06&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Sun Dec 20, show 1) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZk_Z&utm_medium=affiliate) - Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Center (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [Reserve Seats for Chicago Symphony Orchestra (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1AAZkbz&utm_medium=affiliate) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 1) [See How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Show 1)](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%2F070064EDC1EB363C&utm_medium=affiliate) - Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas the Musical, Nederlander Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [See How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Show 2)](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) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 1) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POud&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POu7&utm_medium=affiliate) - Drunk Shakespeare, The Lion Theatre (Sun Dec 20, show 3) [Book Drunk Shakespeare (Show 3)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A7POuA&utm_medium=affiliate) - Jamie Lissow, Zanies Comedy Club (Sun Dec 20, show 1) [See Jamie Lissow (Show 1)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70Y_g&utm_medium=affiliate) - Jamie Lissow, Zanies Comedy Club (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [See Jamie Lissow (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2FZ7r9jZ1A70sZx&utm_medium=affiliate) - Mariachi Herencia De México, Thalia Hall (Sun Dec 20) [Get Tickets for Mariachi Herencia De México](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) - PBR: Unleash the Beast, United Center (Sun Dec 20) [Get Tickets for 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) - Potted Potter, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Sun Dec 20, show 1) [Get Tickets for Potted Potter (Show 1)](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) - Potted Potter, Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (Sun Dec 20, show 2) [Get Tickets for Potted Potter (Show 2)](https://ticketmaster.evyy.net/c/6581772/264167/4272?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fpotted-potter-chicago-chicago-illinois-12-20-2026%2Fevent%2F070064EDB96F3060&utm_medium=affiliate) ## How to Use This Weekend Guide Readers who want a single outing can scan by day and pick one anchor event, such as a matinee for families or an evening concert. 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