Name: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027
Start: 2026-12-05T19:30:00-06:00
End: 2026-12-05T22:30:00-06:00
Location: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre

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						15 events 1 15 events, 1 2026-11-01 Hallo-Queen! Hallo-Queen! November 1 @ 9:00 pm - November 2 @ 4:00 am Hallo-Queen! Featuring Chip E * Chris Cruse * CZBoogie * Derrick... 2026-10-31 FOR THE GIRLS 2026-10-31 GARDEN OF: ON THE CROSS 2026-10-31 CHAOS & CURIOSITIES: A Halloween Carnival 2026-10-31 Witch Finger HALLOWEEN 11:00 am Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26 November 1 @ 11:00 am Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26 The Little Village Chamber's two-day Día de los Muertos celebration... Free, 11:00 am Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26 November 1 @ 11:00 am Xempasúchil: Día de los Muertos en la Calle 26 The Little Village Chamber's two-day Día de los Muertos celebration... Free, 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” October 8 – November 1 November 1 @ 2:00 pm Music Theater Works Presents “Jimmy Buffett’s Escape to Margaritaville,” October 8 – November 1 Music Theater Works is proud to announce the cast and... $19.50 – $106 + 7 More
5 events 2 5 events, 2 2026-11-01 Hallo-Queen! Hallo-Queen! 3:00 pm JERKER November 2 @ 3:00 pm JERKER Funny, sexually explicit, provocative, and unexpectedly tender, Robert Chesley's JERKER... $25 – $30, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 2 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm HERE: for the holidays November 2 @ 7:30 pm HERE: for the holidays A fitting show the night before the Midterm Elections— HERE:... $25 – $35 + 1 More	4 events 3 4 events, 3 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 3 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling November 3 @ 7:00 pm OUTspoken! LGBTQ+ Storytelling Join us for OUTspoken LGBTQ+ Stories, our monthly storytelling event... Free, 7:00 pm King of Drag Tour November 3 @ 7:00 pm King of Drag Tour Revry, the world's first LGBTQ+ streaming network, is hosting King... $45.26 + 1 More	2 events 4 2 events, 4 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 4 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase November 4 @ 7:00 pm The Bi Wives Club: A Comedy Showcase Who likes a party on Wednesday? We like a party... $12 – $17	10 events 5 10 events, 5 5:30 pm Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony November 5 @ 5:30 pm Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony The Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame, the only city-sanctioned LGBT... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 5 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation November 5 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36 + 7 More	14 events 6 14 events, 6 2026-11-06 Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference November 6 - November 8 Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference Chicago Roundup turns 40. Join us November 6 to 8... $175 – $275 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 6 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:00 pm Women Making History Awards November 6 @ 6:00 pm Women Making History Awards When: Friday, November 6th, 2026. Reception at 6pm, dinner and..., 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation November 6 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36 + 10 More	16 events 7 16 events, 7 2026-11-06 Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference 2026-11-07 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS November 7 @ 8:00 pm - November 8 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 11:00 am Joybird Deer Park Grand Opening: Fall Event Benefiting Ronald McDonald House November 7 @ 11:00 am Joybird Deer Park Grand Opening: Fall Event Benefiting Ronald McDonald House Joybird is celebrating the opening of its second Chicago-area showroom... Free, 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon November 7 @ 1:00 pm Dog Day Saturday Afternoon Get Sidetrack'd the 1st Saturday of each month for our... Free, 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit November 7 @ 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast,... $34 – $55 + 11 More	12 events 8 12 events, 8 2026-11-06 Chicago Roundup 2026: 40th Annual LGBTQIA+ and Allies Recovery Conference 2026-11-07 FOR THE GIRLS 2:00 pm The Capulets November 8 @ 2:00 pm The Capulets Following its gripping world premiere in 2025, Chicago Repertory Ballet... $45 – $75, 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit November 8 @ 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast,... $34 – $55, 3:00 pm The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures,” October 9 – November 21 November 8 @ 3:00 pm The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures,” October 9 – November 21 The Factory Theater and Artistic Director Michael Jones are proud... $30 + 7 More
2 events 9 2 events, 9 3:00 pm JERKER November 9 @ 3:00 pm JERKER Funny, sexually explicit, provocative, and unexpectedly tender, Robert Chesley's JERKER... $25 – $30, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 9 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	1 event 10 1 event, 10 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 10 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	3 events 11 3 events, 11 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 11 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 11 @ 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45, 8:00 pm The Gaggys: Chicago Drag & Nightlife Awards November 11 @ 8:00 pm The Gaggys: Chicago Drag & Nightlife Awards THE GAGGYS Chicago Drag & Queer Nightlife Awards Wednesday, November... $22.66	6 events 12 6 events, 12 12:00 pm Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners November 12 @ 12:00 pm Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners Constellation provides networking, connection, and community for queer and trans... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 12 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation November 12 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36 + 3 More	11 events 13 11 events, 13 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market November 13 @ 6:00 pm Queer Nerd Meetup at Goblin Market Hang out at an indie book shop and meet other... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 13 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation November 13 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36 + 8 More	14 events 14 14 events, 14 2026-11-14 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS November 14 @ 8:00 pm - November 15 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 2026-11-14 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON – Music Box Midnight Screening 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON – Music Box Midnight Screening November 14 @ 11:59 pm - November 15 @ 1:30 am 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON – Music Box Midnight Screening The Best Dirty Little Film Festival in The World \|... $25 9:00 am Grayslake Illinois Antique “Flea” Market November 14 @ 9:00 am Grayslake Illinois Antique “Flea” Market A fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing,... $9, 1:00 pm Trans Community Clothing Swap November 14 @ 1:00 pm Trans Community Clothing Swap Chicago Public Library's Bucktown-Wicker Park Branch is hosting a gender-inclusive..., 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit November 14 @ 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast,... $34 – $55 + 9 More	7 events 15 7 events, 15 2026-11-14 FOR THE GIRLS 2026-11-14 2026 HUMP! Film Festival: FALL SEASON – Music Box Midnight Screening 9:00 am Grayslake Illinois Antique “Flea” Market November 15 @ 9:00 am Grayslake Illinois Antique “Flea” Market A fantastic variety of antiques, vintage, estate jewelry, vintage clothing,... $9, 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 15 @ 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45, 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit November 15 @ 2:30 pm Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Presents “Mud Row,” October 15 – November 15 at Theater Wit Remy Bumppo Theatre Company is pleased to announce the cast,... $34 – $55 + 2 More
3 events 16 3 events, 16 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 16 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures,” October 9 – November 21 November 16 @ 7:30 pm The Factory Theater Presents the World Premiere of “Radical Futures,” October 9 – November 21 The Factory Theater and Artistic Director Michael Jones are proud... $30, 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 16 @ 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45	1 event 17 1 event, 17 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 17 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	1 event 18 1 event, 18 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 18 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110	4 events 19 4 events, 19 4:00 pm Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois November 19 @ 4:00 pm Statewide Network Meeting with Chicago Therapy Collective and Equality Illinois Get Informed. Connect with Neighbors. Make Your Voice Heard! A... Free, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 19 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 6:30 pm All in for Public Health: Fall Reception of Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago November 19 @ 6:30 pm All in for Public Health: Fall Reception of Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago Celebrate the power of collaboration among nonprofits, community organizations, government... + 1 More	11 events 20 11 events, 20 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 20 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation November 20 @ 7:00 pm Adolescent Salvation Over the course of one night, through a haze of... $36, 7:00 pm Chicago Queer Swing Dance is BACK! November 20 @ 7:00 pm Chicago Queer Swing Dance is BACK! Established Sartorial Custom Clothing PRESENTS: The RETURN of Queer Swing... $20 + 8 More	12 events 21 12 events, 21 2026-11-21 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS November 21 @ 8:00 pm - November 22 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 8:30 am ChiPride Volunteering + Care For Real November 21 @ 8:30 am ChiPride Volunteering + Care For Real Join other LGBTQ+ and Ally volunteers as we assist Care..., 1:00 pm The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years with a Special One-Hour Version at Beverly Arts Center November 21 @ 1:00 pm The Beloved Holiday Classic, “Ruth Page’s The Nutcracker,” Celebrates 60 Years with a Special One-Hour Version at Beverly Arts Center The Ruth Page Center for the Arts is proud to... $17 – $59, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 21 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55 + 8 More	5 events 22 5 events, 22 2026-11-21 FOR THE GIRLS 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 22 @ 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 22 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55, 4:00 pm BLUF Chicago Leather Chicago November 22 @ 4:00 pm BLUF Chicago Leather Chicago The BLUF Chicago Chapter is pleased to announce its new... Free + 1 More
3 events 23 3 events, 23 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 23 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:00 pm Queer Speed Dating November 23 @ 7:00 pm Queer Speed Dating Meet other cutie queers in a space that’s easy, fun,... $13 – $25, 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 23 @ 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45	2 events 24 2 events, 24 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 24 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 November 24 @ 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49	2 events 25 2 events, 25 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 25 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 November 25 @ 7:30 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49	5 events 26 5 events, 26 12:00 pm Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners November 26 @ 12:00 pm Constellation: Networking and Peer Support for Queer and Trans Business Owners Constellation provides networking, connection, and community for queer and trans... Free, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 26 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 26 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 2 More	8 events 27 8 events, 27 8:00 am Who’s Holiday! November 27 @ 8:00 am Who’s Holiday! Adults-only holiday fun: Who's Holiday! brings Cindy-Lou Who back to... $42 – $70, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 27 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55, 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 27 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110 + 5 More	10 events 28 10 events, 28 2026-11-28 FOR THE GIRLS FOR THE GIRLS November 28 @ 8:00 pm - November 29 @ 1:00 am FOR THE GIRLS For the Girls: A new sapphic Saturday night at Level... Free 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 November 28 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 28 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55, 5:00 pm Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack November 28 @ 5:00 pm Sapphic Saturday at Sidetrack Attention LESBIANS AND LESBIAN LOVERS: Sapphic Saturday is the last... Free + 6 More	6 events 29 6 events, 29 2026-11-28 FOR THE GIRLS 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 29 @ 2:00 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45, 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 November 29 @ 2:00 pm Metropolis Performing Arts Centre Presents “The Christmas Schooner,” November 24, 2026 – January 3, 2027 Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, located in the heart of downtown... $25 – $49, 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 November 29 @ 3:00 pm Oil Lamp Theater Presents “It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play,” November 20 – December 27 Oil Lamp Theater is proud to announce the cast and... $30 – $55 + 2 More
2 events 30 2 events, 30 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly November 30 @ 6:00 pm 🎨 Marks of Art – A Two-Session Workshop with Sholo Beverly "Let's get CREATIVITY flowing and trust in your marks of... $110, 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 November 30 @ 7:30 pm Jackalope Theatre Company Presents “Engines and Instruments of Flight: A Fantasia in Three Acts,” November 11 – December 19 Jackalope Theatre Company presents the world premiere of Engines and... $20 – $45