{"id":11879,"date":"2016-12-08T12:47:14","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T17:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=11879"},"modified":"2019-10-15T10:24:46","modified_gmt":"2019-10-15T15:24:46","slug":"christmas-parties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/christmas-parties\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Christmas Parties in Town"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Ain&#8217;t no party like a Christmas party<\/h2>\n<p>For charity, for networking, or just for plain old fun, there are a bunch of holiday parties that are being held at the hottest bars, clubs, and lounges in town. Here are our picks for the best ones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hpsi-christmas-party-tickets-29445788145\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HPSI Christmas Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11881\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11881\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11881\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"975\" height=\"731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp.jpg 975w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hpsi-yelp-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11881\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp, Business Owner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Hellenic Professional Society of Illinois will be hosting a celebration with food and drinks as well as a Toys for Tots drive in the spirit of the giving season. The party will be held at Sociale Chicago, 800 South Clark Street, on Thursday, December 15 at 7pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/holidaze-throwback-ornament-party-at-benchmark-tickets-29499840818\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Holidaze Throwback Ornament Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11882\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11882\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11882\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"975\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp.jpg 975w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp-600x398.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/holidaze-yelp-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp, Business Owner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Hosted by the Chicago Sport &amp; Social Club, come celebrate the holidays at a lively sports bar where participants will have the opportunity to create their own Christmas ornaments. It&#8217;s the perfect gift for your parents this holiday season. The celebration ticket includes ornament crafts, a Polaroid photo, and one free drink. In addition to drink specials, there will be giveaways at the end of the night. The event takes place Thursday, December 8 at Benchmark, 1510 North Wells Street.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/latkepalooza.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Latkepalooza 2016<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11883\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11883\" style=\"width: 975px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11883\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"975\" height=\"650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp.jpg 975w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/underground-yelp-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 975px) 100vw, 975px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11883\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp, Rockit Ranch<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Spend this Christmas Eve at local hotspot, Underground, 56 West Illinois Street. The first two hours consist of a private cocktail, latke, and dessert reception. All night, they will have surprise guest DJs, and have both the lounge and the dance club open until 5am. Early bird tickets are available for only $10.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hnc-christmas-party-tickets-29137594329\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HNC Christmas Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11900\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11900\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11900\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1-1024x547.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"1024\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1-1024x547.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/showroom-1.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11900\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Showroom<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the Showroom event venue on Saturday, December 10, Holy Name Cathedral Young Adults will host a Christmas celebration. Tickets cost $30 and include food and drinks, which consists of beer, wine, and soda. Prices will go up December 9, so act now if you are interested in this sure-to-be-fun event. The\u00a0Showroom is located at 670 West Hubbard Street.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/crisp-ugly-christmas-sweater-party-tickets-29191866659\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CRISP Ugly Christmas Sweater Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11885\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11885\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/crisp-yelp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11885\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/crisp-yelp.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/crisp-yelp.jpg 468w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/crisp-yelp-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11885\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp, Business Owner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the animal lovers out there, an ugly Christmas sweater party hosted by Chicagoland Rescue Intervention &amp; Support Program might be the one for you. You can support the organization by buying a ticket for December 15 at the Lincoln Tap Room, 3010 North Lincoln Avenue, for $28, which includes unlimited wine, beer, and appetizers. The party runs from 7pm to 10pm.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/art-of-christmas-2016-holiday-party-tickets-29596112770\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Art of Christmas 2016 Holiday Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11886\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11886\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/art-of-christmas-yelp.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11886\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/art-of-christmas-yelp.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/art-of-christmas-yelp.jpg 468w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/art-of-christmas-yelp-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/art-of-christmas-yelp-128x86.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11886\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Yelp, Business Owner<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Leading Ladies of Chicago, which hosts events for female entrepreneurs, are hosting a holiday party on Sunday, December 18 at Vermilion, 10 West Hubbard Street. It is the perfect place to network with business owners and to celebrate a successful year. There will be a cash bar, hors d\u2019oeuvres, sweets, a live DJ, and giveaways. This event runs from 5pm &#8211; 9pm and admission is free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/christmas-new-years-eve-penthouse-fashion-party-by-azeez-rouge-bear-tickets-29893948605\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas &amp; New Year&#8217;s Eve Penthouse Fashion Party<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11902\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11902\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-11.37.48-AM-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11902\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-11.37.48-AM-1.png\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"800\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-11.37.48-AM-1.png 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-11.37.48-AM-1-600x396.png 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Screen-Shot-2016-12-08-at-11.37.48-AM-1-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11902\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: 111 Penthouse<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The dress code at this fashion-forward penthouse party is \u201cdress to impress.\u201d The venue is the exclusive Penthouse, 111 West Jackson Boulevard. The December 23 event will include two runway shows, a cash giveaway to the most \u201cfashion savvy\u201d outfit of the evening, and a charitable donation to Toys for Tots from event proceeds. Tickets vary in price, contact elevatedfashionevents@gmail.com for more information. This event runs from 9:30pm to 1:30am.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/chicagosantacrawl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Santa Crawl<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11903\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11903\" style=\"width: 996px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hp5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11903\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hp5.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"996\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hp5.jpg 996w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hp5-600x281.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/hp5-300x141.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11903\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Moe&#8217;s Cantina<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Chicago Santa Crawl will tour River North\u2019s best bars, potentially including Old Crow, Moe&#8217;s Cantina, El Hefe, Bar Louie, Joy District, Hubbard Inn and Mercer 113, with bars subject to change. The all-day event taking place Saturday, December 17 will include a t-shirt, Santa hat, a breakfast buffet, and gift cards to use on the crawl. This event runs from 10am to 6pm and early bird tickets are currently on sale for $13.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2016-holiday-celebration-tickets-29257823939\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CHPN 2016 Holiday Celebration<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11904\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11904\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11904\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/table_reservations.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11904\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Shay<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Participating organizations for Chicago\u2019s Hispanic Professional Network will come together at River North\u2019s contemporary lounge, Shay, located at 222 West Ontario Street. Come to mingle, dance, enjoy drinks and eat appetizers on Friday, December 16 from 6pm to 10pm. Tickets are currently on sale for $20.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/chicago-holiday-social-and-toy-drive-at-the-godfrey-hotel-tickets-29086770313\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago Holiday Social and Toy Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11905\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11905\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-11905\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"christmas parties\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-1300x865.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK-128x86.jpg 128w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IO_Outdoor_Bar_MK.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11905\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: The Godfrey Hotel<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A night of networking and charity will be held Thursday, December 15 at The Godfrey Hotel, 127 West Huron at LaSalle. In addition to a menu tasting, cocktail party, and champagne toast, they will also be collecting toys for the needy. This event runs from 5:30pm to 10pm and tickets are currently on sale and although ticket prices vary depending on level of participation, standard tickets are on sale for $15.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ain&#8217;t no party like a Christmas party For charity, for networking, or just for plain old fun, there are a bunch of holiday parties that are being held&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":291,"featured_media":11899,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1553,25448,2],"tags":[1173,1705,608],"class_list":["post-11879","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category-bars","category-category-best-bars","category-category-popular","tag-christmas","tag-holiday","tag-party"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v21.4 (Yoast SEO v26.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The 10 Best Christmas Parties in Town | UrbanMatter<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Celebrate the holidays at the hottest bars, lounges, and clubs in town. 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