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Chicago Cabaret Professionals favorite holiday event is back for 2 nights at Davenport‘s Piano Bar and Cabaret.

Chicago Cabaret Professionals favorite holiday event is back for 2 nights at Davenport‘s Piano Bar and Cabaret.

A holiday show featuring traditional secular and sacred music as well as soon-to-be new holiday favs and holiday parodies! You‘ll laugh! You‘ll cry! You‘ll plotz!

Featuring vocalists: Evelyn Danner, Sean Harris, Randy Johnson, Lynne Jordan, Ava Logan, Holly McGuire, Madeline Morgan, Margaret Murphy-Webb, David Stephens, Gabriel Valentino, Darcelle Williams, Gene Williams Music Director Raymond Glower Director/producer Lynn Colbert-Jones The national award-winning Black Voices in Cabaret highlights Black entertainers in the world of Cabaret, both past and present. Cabaret is the place where audience comes face to face with dancers, spoken-word artists, gender-fluid entertainers, musicians, magicians, variety artists, and singers. Cabaret embraces all entertainment genres, such as Rhythm and Blues, Spoken Word, Soul, Gospel, Jazz, Classical song, and more. We provide a Black lens into Cabaret and the world of entertainment by raising the recognition afforded African-American cabaret performers. bringing their performances to communities in the Chicago area and beyond, and engaging with audiences through intimate performances, seminars, and events. Epiphany Center for the Arts. December 7 at 7:30 PM. Tickets from $20 to $55 (plus processing fee)

Join 2024 Emerging Artist Scholarship winner, Ken Fobs, as he presents his first solo Cabaret show!

Working In Concert presents a pre-season show Wednesday, December 11 at the beautiful Rockwell on the River. Songs of River Wonderland to celebrate the rivers and wonders in our life with a seasonal flair! Music Director Howie Pfeifer with John Eskola, Ruth Fuerst, Claudia Hommel, Dan Johnson, Randolph Johnson, Jonathan Lewis, Joan Winter, and Swingin’ Sisters—Carolyn Broquet, Tirzah Joy, Barbara Smith Rockwell on the River 3057 N Rockwell Free parking Dining options and cash bar $25 in advance, $35 at the door (plus processing fees). No drink or dinner minimum. Tickets: https://workinginconcert.org/events/river-wonderland/

Piano and vocals at Niche Cafe & Wine Bar -- enjoy my musical mix along with wine, spirits, craft beer and small plates in this lovely listening room from 6-8 pm. Located just outside the Geneva National Resort. See you there!!

A family friendly holiday celebration honoring the jolly old man himself!

Welcome the Winter Solstice with a salon concert at Schweikher House featuring music by Arvo Pärt, Philip Glass, Sarah Quartel and more. Join pianist Peter Storms and special guests C21 Women‘s Ensemble for a late afternoon salon experience of meditative piano and vocal music at the historic Schweikher House. Peter Storms and C21 singers will present a program exploring the themes of peace and lightness as we turn inward and reflect on the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of our year.

Eight ladies explore Feeling Festive in a 60 minute show thru poems, storytelling and song with Sami Scot at the piano. Show at 8 pm. Musical open mike with Sami at 9 pm.$10 cover all proceeds go to Sami Scot. Good food, Street parking Atlantic Pub 5062 N. Lincoln Avenue Chicago Michele Williams and Sami Scot Curators

Join Muffy Fishbasket, Mrs. Yuka Layme and special guest Olin Eargle for MY Cabaret’s WHORNAMENTS. The 100% LIVE singing Dragaret Christmas show you never wanted! Muffy Fishbasket (M) and Mrs. Yuka Layme combine the best elements of drag & live cabaret to bring you a night of music, sass, shade, and booze! SPECIAL GUEST: Olin Eargle of The Beaus This is an evening you won‘t want to forget. So, gather that tipping cash and get those tickets for this interactive DRAGARET experience you’re not likely to find anywhere else! www.facebook.com/myproductions Tickets are $10 advance, and $15 at the door. Patrons should enter the Baton Show Lounge Bar entrance at 4703 N. Broadway and ask to be directed to the cabaret space. Due to limited seating capacity, booths and tables will be shared with up to 4 people. You may be seated with other patrons! A fantastic opportunity to make sexy, new friends!Street parking is available for patrons. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/mycabaret/1186833? The Wilson Red Line el stop is a short walk away Location The Baton Show Lounge Cabaret, 60640

Anne & Mark Burnell‘s 21st Annual Eve of the Eve Mon - Dec 30, 2024 - 7:00pm CST National jazz radio favorites, Anne Burnell and Mark Burnell return to The Rhapsody Theater to perform their 21st annual Eve of the Eve, with bassist Glenn DeMichele. Joined with an array of guest artists performing cabaret, jazz, comedy, satire, and Broadway to kick off the new year a day early! Cocktails and lite bites will be available. This night has become a favorite in Chicago, reminiscent of the variety shows of the 60‘s and 70‘s. Tickets are $30 General Admission and $40 VIP cabaret tables (front 2 rows). https://rhapsodytheater.thundertix.com/events/238968 Singers and Instrumentalists: please email Mark at Burnell88@aol.com to receive SPECIAL CODE for $10 off. Limited Self Parking available 2 lots east of theater, first come first serve.

Looking for a fun, sophisticated and inspiring way to ring in the new year? It‘s never too early to make plans!