November 16, 2026
Monday

Festivals

10:00 am-
7:00 pm
Lightscape at the Chicago Botanic Garden Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe. An annual holiday event featuring a 1.3-mile illuminated trail with light, sound, and color... 847-835-8370

The Arts

7:00 pmJersey Boys CIBC Theatre. The smash hit Broadway musical, Jersey Boys, is the story of the rise of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons set to their hits...

For Children

10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Istock Family Look-In Lab Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Explore the Nature Museum's live collections of reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates... 773-755-5100
11:00 amBest of Shedd Tour Shedd Aquarium. Discover the aquarium like never before with a 75 minute guided tour that includes behind-the-scenes access, front-row seats...

Community

9:30 am-
3:45 pm
Home and Studio: Inside and Out Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio, Oak Park. Pair a guided tour of the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio with a self-guided... 312-994-4000
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Judy Istock Butterfly Haven Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Discover over 40 exotic butterfly species and colorful birds in a tropical 2,700 sq. ft. greenhouse... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
RiverWorks Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Splash through this waterplay experience and learn about Chicago's waterways and how they... 773-755-5100
10:00 am-
4:00 pm
Wilderness Walk Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Three meticulously re-created environments in Wilderness Walk immerse visitors in a prairie... 773-755-5100

Dining Specials

4:00 pm-
5:00 pm
Gilt Bar Happy Hour Gilt Bar Chicago. Enjoy a variety of crave-worthy bites and drinks, starting with sliders like the American cheeseburger & hot fried chicken...
4:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Bub City Happy Hour Bub City. Sip on refreshing favorites like High Noon for $5 or grab a High Noon Bucket for $25. Enjoy a Back Porch Tea or Easy Peasy Lemonade, both...
4:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Aba's Happy Hour Aba. Enjoy shareable mezze like Hot Honey Halloumi or a Spread served with House Bread. House Margarita and Classic Martini for $10 . Reserve...
4:00 pm-
6:00 pm
Grazing Hour Cabra. Dig into bold bites like Spicy Sticky Wings, Pork Belly Sliders, and mix-and-match Empanadas, paired with drink specials including...

Nightlife

4:00 pm-
2:00 am
Industry Night Headquarters Beercade. This is Chicago's longest running Industry Night offering 1/2 off bill and $10 shots on 1942 for hospitality workers...
8:00 pm-
12:00 am
Joel Paterson and Friends The Green Mill Jazz Club. Chicago guitarist Joel Paterson delivers a dynamic blend of jazz, blues, western swing, and more, showcasing...
9:00 pmPunk Rock Monday Delilah's. Features $1 Old Milwaukee, $2 Jim Beam Bourbon, Free Pool and DJs spin starting at 9pm.