Chicago Sun Times: 2020 Holiday Entertainment Guide: Celebrate the season with Chicago-area theater, dance, musicmakers and more
Virtual (and some in-person) holiday happenings abound this year. Take time to support the theater/dance/music community through myriad presentations.
It’s a fact: We could all use some holiday cheer these days. And even amid a pandemic, there are still many seasonal events to make your holidays merry, while supporting many local artists and artisans.
When it comes to live events, the rule of thumb is simple: Outdoors is in and indoors is out. Zoos and botanic gardens are offering their annual light extravaganzas, while museums are offering only streaming events. And many holiday theater and dance staples such as “The Nutcracker,” “A Christmas Carol,” Christkindlmarket,” Andrew Bird’s “Gezelligheid” and many more are also transitioning to online presentations. All in-person events will follow all COVID-19 precautions. Please consult individual websites for updated information and more specifics.
Here’s a sampling of some of what’s offered this season across the Chicago area and streaming online.
Above all, take some time to breathe — and be entertained. Happy Holidays!
“Eleanor’s Very Merry Christmas Wish — The Musical”: A family-friendly musical, based on the book by Denise McGowan Tracy, about a rag doll who lives in the magical world of the North Pole. Streams Nov. 27-Dec. 27, $25, party boxes $70, $85; eleanorswish.com