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November 11, 2026
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YOUR GUIDE TO CHICAGO’S HOTTEST EVENTS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

First Balkan Media, in collaboration with Ivana Milano, brings you the latest guide to events and experiences happening across the Chicago area!

From holiday magic and spectacular light displays to live music, Balkan entertainment, art, fashion and unforgettable nights out — there’s something for everyone this season! 🎄✨

📌 NOVEMBER & DECEMBER EVENT GUIDE

🎟️ For your convenience, the clickable PDF is available through the link in our bio!

🍂 NOVEMBER

🎤 NOV 13 | Dado Polumenta — Alhambra Palace
🎄 NOV 13 | Santa’s Tree House — @santastreehousechicago
🍹 NOV 19 | River North Pole — @threedotsandadash
🎅 NOV 20 | Santa Baby Bar — @santababybar
✨ NOV 20 | Celestia — Immersive Light Experience
🏺 NOV 20–JAN 4 | Cleopatra: Immersive Exhibition
🥂 NOV 21 | Rudolph’s Rooftop — @lhchicago
🦌 NOV 21 | RiverNorth Pole — Santa & Live Reindeer, Trump Hotel | 11 AM–5 PM
🎻 NOV 22 | Nemanja Radulović & Double Sens — Symphony Center
🎤 NOV 27 | Haris Džinović Live
🎷 NOV 28–JAN 2 | The Jazz Room — Sinatra & Armstrong Tribute
🍾 NOV 28 | Friendsgiving & Champagne — Skadarliya | 8 PM
🎶 Live Music: Miloš Kalča & Band

🎄 DECEMBER

😂 DEC 4 | Kerim Čutuna — NEBITNO Stand-Up Comedy | NEIU, 8 PM
🎬 DEC 4–6 | Chicago Serbian Film Festival — AMC Rosemont
👗 DEC 7 | Midnight in Chicago — Holiday Fashion Show | ROOF on theWit, 6–9 PM

✨ ONGOING EXPERIENCES

🚍 North Pole Express Bus Tour Chicago
🥂 Ambassador Champagne Room — Live Jazz Fridays & Saturdays

✨ YOUR CHICAGO EVENT CONNECTION!

Whether you’re looking for a great night out, a taste of Balkan entertainment, holiday inspiration or something special to experience with family and friends, we’ve got you covered!

❤️ Follow First Balkan Media and Ivana Milano for more Chicago events, entertainment and lifestyle recommendations.

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