Things to do in Chicago on Thursday, December 17, 2026

22 events listed in and around Chicago, each with its time and venue.

Afternoon

Social · 12 PM · Fulton River District

Musical · 2:30 PM · Wrightwood Neighbors

Immersive · 5 PM · Belmont Gardens

Craft Workshop · Quilted Clothing · 5:30 PM · River West

Tasting · Italian Wine · 6 PM · River North

Art Class · Figure Drawing · 6 PM – 9 PM · Maplewood

Live Music · R&B / Soul · 6 PM – 2 AM · Kingston Mines - Chicago Blues Center

Stand-up · 6:30 PM · Near North Side

Stand-up · 7 PM · Streeterville

Concert · 7 PM · Gold Coast

Singles · 7 PM · Louie's Pub

Musical · 7 PM · The Loop

Arts · 7 PM · Magnificent Mile

Concert · Classical · 7:30 PM · Logan Center for the Arts

Comedy · 8 PM · United Center

Stand-up · 8 PM · Lakeview

Dance Show · 8 PM · Lakeview

Live Music · 8 PM · South Loop

Concert · Rock · 8 PM · South Loop

Live Music · Country · 8 PM · Sheridan Park

Live Music · 8 PM · Near West Side

Live Music · Jazz · 8 PM · Pilsen