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The city doesn't shut down just because it's Christmas; this year there won't even be the threat of a blizzard! Whether you're trying to avoid Christmas cheer, need somewhere to drag your family, or simply want to have a meal, there are plenty of ways to avoid cabin fever during the holiday break.
• Allium
• Bistronomic
• Cafe des Architectes
• Due Lire
• Farmhouse Tavern
• Joe Fish
• Maya del Sol
• Mercat a la Planxa
• Nico Osteria
• Osteria Langhe
• Paramount Room
• Salpicon
• "Pop Art Design" just kicked off at the Museum of Contemporary Art.
• The Art Institute of Chicago's "Degas: At the Track, On the Stage"
• The Field Museum's Cyrus Tang Hall of China
• "Skimption" at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art
• Goodman Theatre's A Christmas Carol
• Joffrey Ballet's The Nutcracker
• Stand-up showcase Jew Gotta Be Kidding Me at Underground Wonder Bar
• Mercury Theater's The Christmas Schooner
• Elf plays at the Logan Theatre.
• Carol-oke at Bub City
• A dance party at the Promontory with music from Alan King, Terry Hunter, and Torin Edmond
• The final double feature of the Music Box's Christmas Show
• Bistronomic
• Cafe des Architectes
• Due Lire
• Joe Fish
• Mercat a la Planxa
• Nico Osteria
• Smith & Wollensky
PLUS
• Our list of recommended Chinese restaurants
• Quentin Tarantino's The Hateful Eight
• The Jennifer Lawrence vehicle Joy
• Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell's buddy comedy Daddy's Home
• Bump and Grindcore's Ludacrismas at Beauty Bar
• North Bar's dance party The North Pole Soul Brothaz Christmas Bash
• A tapping of Three Floyds Alpha Klaus at Division Ale House
Ice Skate
• Maggie Daley Ice Skating Ribbon
• McCormick Tribune Ice Rink