Hot Tix
72 E. Randolph, 163 E. Pearson,
Chicago has shot to the top of the live performance world and the city’s long-running shows prove it. Visit Hot Tix to learn about kid-friendly shows on the city’s stages this summer, half-price tickets the day of a show. Listed below are some of our very favorites.
American Girl Theater: A Revue
111 E. Chicago Avenue
312-943-9400
This professional, locally-cast show runs daily at the American Girl Place. Inside the shop (complete with doll café, beauty salon and bookstore), this play incorporates the stories of the American dolls.
Blue Man Group
The Briar Street Theatre
3313 N. Halsted
773-348-4000
This nationally acclaimed sound, movement, and media-based show runs Wednesday through Sunday.
Chicago Cubs Baseball
1060 W. Addison, at Wrigley Field
773-404-CUBS (2827)
World-renowned Chicago Cubs. Games are a blast and the park is a classic. Tours available.
Chicago White Sox Baseball
333 W. 35th Street, at US Cellular Field
312-674-1000
Some of the best views of the city from this ballpark, and the Sox are a South Side legend. Every home run is accompanied by fireworks from the “exploding scoreboard.”
Chicago Fire Soccer
Toyota Park
7000 S. Harlem Ave.
708-594-7200
A real blast for the entire family. On a sunny day you can’t beat the surroundings, or the exciting action from this world-class team.
