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The Wicker Park Venue Hosts Mr. Cooke for his Christmas Spectacular, Miriam Plotkin, Kim Grossman’s Holiday Spectacular and Much More During This December
Nitz and Howe Experience
There are few venues that bring a community together like a piano bar and Davenport’s Piano Bar & Cabaret, has long been a favorite of ours here at ChiIL Live Shows. Friends we've known for decades are regular performers here, and the inimitable Daryl Nitz, playing every Saturday and New Years Eve, shares a condo building with one of my closest lifelong friends.
Davenport’s Chicago’s premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting, announces its roster of December performances including Holiday offerings in its Cabaret and Piano Bar. Davenport’s, 1383 North Milwaukee Avenue, is open Thursdays from 7 - 11 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. and Sundays from 6 - 11 p.m. Performers, tickets and more are available at DavenportsPianoBar.com.
Please note: All patrons must be vaccinated. For entry, patrons must provide proof of vaccination, such as a Vaccination Cardand a valid photo ID. Masks will be required upon entry and when not seated.
All performances In The Cabaret are ticketed events with a two-drink minimum on the night of the performance.
In The Cabaret this December are:
Jefferey Cooke
Holly and Berries and Everything Merry - My Christmas Spectacular!
Friday, Dec. 3 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum
Join us for a fun, lighthearted tribute to the Christmas specials of yester-year. Packed with audience participation (including games and fabulous prizes), there will be a mix of old holiday classics and some songs that you may have never heard before; along with a surprise guest star.
Miriam Plotkin
Anxiety Tonight! (Pigtails are Kosher)
Saturday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m.
These performances are sold out - encore performance added Saturday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $25 with a two-drink minimum
After missing last year because of the pandemic, Miriam Plotkin returns with her hit show Anxiety Tonight! (Pigtails are Kosher), a Jewish themed parody song filled cabaret in true Allan Sherman fashion. Extra shpilkes! Masks! New material! Get ready to laugh your “OY” off and “shed” the neurosis, not the virus!
Kim Grossman
Kim Grossman’s Holiday Spectacular
Sunday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum
It’s been quite a while since we’ve been together and I’ve missed you all oh so dearly. So put on your coziest sweater, grab a friend and join us for an evening of holiday tunes both old and new. Featuring Kim Grossman, Kimi Arquines and Ben Hebert, with a special visit from your friendly neighborhood elf! Let's raise a glass and celebrate the season!
Las Tinas
Fa-la-la Las Tinas: A Christmas Special
Friday, Dec. 10 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $10 with a two-drink minimum
‘Tis the season to be DRAMATIC! Come see Fa-la-la Las Tinas: A Christmas Special, a show where your favorite telenovela stars will reward all who’ve been nice with a steamy kiss, punish the naughty with a treacherous slap and gift everyone with plenty of laughs.
Michael Joseph Mitchell
“Reclaiming the [Musical] High Ground”
Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with a two-drink minimum
Us! In pants! In a room! Together! We’ll shake the rafters with some jubilant music, some exuberant harmonies, plus a few quiet moments to contemplate what the heck just happened. Pop, showtunes, unexpected mashups, mushy stuff, you name it. We’ve been holding it in for 18 months, so step back and give us some room. Or better yet, pipe up and chime in! Michael is joined by the amazing singers Devri Chism, Emily Goldberg and Valerie Jonkoff, plus Adam Whiteman on drums and Andrew Hollander-Urbach on piano.
Michael Joseph Mitchell is a Chicago-based actor and singer, who has performed at The Lyric Opera, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Drury Lane Oakbrook, Victory Gardens, and many regional theaters. This is his fourth new act at Davenport’s.
Sarah Christine w/ Special Guest Taylor Tuke
The Festive Vibes Tour
Thursday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $15 with a two-drink minimum
The wonderfully talented Sarah Christine is bringing her Holiday Tour to Chicago on the Davenport's stage! She will be singing favorite carols and, wait…WHAT?!? Yes! Some original holiday songs as well as requests of originals! Oh, but there’s more! The amazing Taylor Tuke is making his way from Nashville to join in the festivities! Missing this spirited show would be like missing Christmas morning itself. In other words - get your tickets now!
Jennifer Blades and John Bowen
Dear Santa, a Christmas Cabaret
Saturday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with a 2-drink minimum
Join the dynamic cabaret duo of Jennifer Blades and John Bowen for a musical letter to the North Pole's most famous resident. This holiday romp will offer perspectives on the fat man in the red suit ranging from the traditional to the surprising to the downright shocking. So whether you're naughty or nice, check your schedule and check it twice, because if you don't see this show, not only do you not know Santa, you don't know Jack. . . Frost!
New Year’s Eve Special Event
Nitz and Howe Experience
Friday, Dec. 31 - doors open at 8:30 p.m. - show from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Tickets are $25
Davenport’s favorites celebrate the start of 2022 with a special New Year’s Eve performance. Ring in the new year at Davenport’s with song and laughter and a countdown to midnight with a champagne toast and party favors. The New Year’s Eve performance is limited to only 50 tickets.
December performances in The Piano Bar include:
Sundays 8 - 10 p.m.
Every Sunday: Sunday Night Social Lounge. hosted by Micky York
Mondays 8 - 10 p.m.
December 13: George Howe Holiday Sing-Along
Thursday 8 - 10 p.m.
December 2: Julie Merchant
December 9: Mark and Anne Burrell
December 16: Mark and Anne Burnell
December 23: Closed
December 30: Closed
Fridays 8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Every Friday: George Howe
Saturdays 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Every Saturday: The Nitz & Howe Experience+
Please note: Davenport’s will be closed from December 20 - 30.
+All Saturday appearances have a $5 cover, with no drink minimum and is limited to 50 guests.
ABOUT DAVENPORT’S PIANO BAR & CABARET
Davenport's Piano Bar and Cabaret is Chicago's premier location for enjoying music in an intimate setting. With two performance spaces, visitors may enjoy performances by national and local talent. The cabaret room has performances most nights showcasing a variety of types of music. The piano bar provides music from an accomplished roster of musicians and a talented serving staff that can both make a drink and sing you a Broadway-caliber song.
