Lincoln Lodge Show's Finale, End of Christkindlmarket

Final Lincoln Lodge Show: Lincoln Restaurant, 4008 N. Lincoln Ave., is sadly closing tis doors on Dec. 31, leaving the Lincoln Lodge without a home. It will host its last show in the restaurant on Sat. Dec. 28. Tickets are sold out, but you may be able to score some at the door for $10. The show begins at 10:15 p.m. and is only open to those 21 and up. 

Goodbye, Christkindlmarket (For This Year): Chicago's favorite spot for outdoor mulled wine and brats closes at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, so make sure to head that way if you haven't been yet this year. 

30th Annual Music Box Christmas Show Wraps Up: The Music Box is ending its 30th annual holiday special  on Tuesday, with a last double feature at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday — It's a Wonderful Life and White Christmas. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for children. 

Holiday at the Art Institute: Give yourself the gift of great art this week. The Art Institute of Chicago has a wide array of holiday displays and exhibits for everyone — including an 18th-century Neapolitan Nativity scene on display, a Holiday Throne Room, an exhibit on food and "Gifts to the City".