Join us at 11 am on December 15 for a Musical Brunch with Santa featuring live Christmas music, a meet and greet with Santa as well as a buffet! Get in the holiday spirit with this wonderful afternoon of music, fun and food at Fitz’s Spare Keys in Elmhurst. Only $20 with discount tickets from Goldstar.
While the weather outside could be frightful, the laughter inside is most delightful as comedy’s best and brightest roast the chestnuts out of all the things we lovingly loathe about the holiday season. Bring those who are on your nice (or naughty) list for the perfect holiday de-stressor. It’s enough merriment and music to keep you jolly ’til the Chicago snow melts … next May. Get half-price tickets on Goldstar for the December 7th performance at the MAC at COD. Easy to get to and lots of free parking.
This touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang – Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown – as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism of the season, Lucy convinces him to direct the neighborhood Christmas play. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry when he selects a tiny fir tree for the production. It’s up to Linus to save the day and remind everyone of the real message of the holiday. Enjoy this timeless story that showcases the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi (performed by a three-piece ensemble on stage) at the Rosemont Theatre on December 14th for two discounted performances on Goldstar.
Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind and unleash your spirit. Leave your expectations at the door and let three bald and blue men take you on a spectacular journey bursting with music, laughter and surprises. More than 35 million people of all ages, languages and cultures have experienced the unexpected with Blue Man Group. Now it’s your turn! Get your tickets now for the show’s run at Chicago’s Briar Street Theatre. Tickets through December 4th are now available on Goldstar – only $39.75!
For those of you looking for less expensive tickets for The Nutcracker, try this one in River Forest. Ballet Legere presents their 35th annual production of The Nutcracker ballet in its entirety. Follow Clara into a dream world of mischievous mice and waltzing snowflakes in this holiday classic the whole family will enjoy. The show features guest artists Marcus Romeo and Bella Ureta, appearing courtesy of the Cincinnati Ballet — Artistic Director Victoria Morgan. Goldstar has tickets to the December 7th performance starting at only $12 plus service fee. I’ve attended shows here and it’s very easy to get in and out of the parking lot.
Santa’s Village in East Dundee has all the fun you can handle: tons of cool rides, live entertainment, food, shops, games and over 200 animals, birds and fish. And this summer, Santa’s Village is making a splash with its largest expansion ever: Santa Springs! Enjoy zero-depth entry to a 10,000-square-foot, 8-inch deep wading pool with a two-story interactive water play structure. The structure includes dozens of water toys with two giant tipping buckets and six water slides, including a 50-foot long, four-lane kiddie racer slide! With these $16.49 discounted tickets on Goldstar you can go any day between October 5th and December 22nd. Parking is always free.
’Twas the Night Before… is an exhilarating spin on the beloved Christmas classic as only Cirque du Soleil could imagine. This festive show about the wonders of sharing and friendship promises to spark lasting memories in the hearts of families this holiday season. Join Isabella, a curious girl who’s become jaded by the hoopla surrounding Christmas, as she is whisked away to an upside-down, inside-out world where she meets characters inspired by the original timeless poem. Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever Christmas show, ‘Twas the Night Before… is a flurry of love, Christmas cheer, rip-roaring fun and hugely lovable characters that will become a new tradition for families to cherish. Discover what happened before Santa dropped in! Only a few early December performance dates are still available on Goldstar with prices $42-$79.
Dancenter North’s The Magic of the Nutcracker is the largest, most lavish production in Lake County! Featuring over 100 performers, elaborate sets, graceful dancers and Tchaikovsky’s beautiful score, this 31st anniversary performance will inspire audience members both young and old. Share the beauty of this dazzling holiday treat with your family! This Goldstar comp deal is for a one-night only performance on December 6th at 7 pm; don’t know if more dates will be added.
Straight from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, come out and be part of the first stop of the nationwide tour of the Stay Tuned: Rock On TV exhibit. Walk through the wild world of rock history — from American Bandstand to the heyday of MTV — and snap a selfie with everything from Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” costume to ZZ Top’s epic Eliminator car. Tickets are $7.50 (plus service fee) from Goldstar good for any available date through December 31, 2019. Over 300 artifacts on display!
Every holiday season something magical happens with your favorite queens from the Emmy Award winning television show RuPaul’s Drag Race on VH1. A Drag Queen Christmas is coming to town with an all new show and new cast hosted by Nina West. Now in it’s fifth year, The Naughty Tour is a fan favorite during the holidays. Get ready for amazing costumes, killer performances, a new stage production and all the outrageous and hilarious shenanigans at the Vic in Chicago. This is a one-night only performance on December 2nd and tickets are half off box office prices (plus service fee).