Join in the fun when the City of Chicago launches the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with special guests including host, Chicago’s own Bonnie Hunt, on Wednesday, November 25 at 4pm in Daley Plaza.

Opening this week at the Chicago Theatre, Cirque du Soleil’s Banana Shpeel presents a new twist on vaudeville. Neither circus, musical, nor variety show, Banana Shpeel blends comedy with tap, hip-hop, eccentric dance, slapstick, and a hilarious narrative of wacky adventures.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Annual Music Festival in Honor of Confucius Winners Concert showcases outstanding young pianists, violinists and cellists. First prize winners perform a variety of Chinese music.

At the Berger Park Cultural Center’s annual Pottery & Jewelry Show we feature the best sampling of works from students of the cultural center’s lapidary & pottery classes. The beautifully crafted items are great gifts for family and friends.