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The UltimateTV 2018 Winter Event Calender:

Free Museum Day

Jazzin at the Shedd

Adler After Dark

Midnight Circus in The Park

UniverSoul Circus

Christkindlmarket

Chicago Int'l Children’s Film Festival Chicago Humanities Festival

Monster Jam Triple Threat

Join The UltimateTV at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair(ChiTag) Saturday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Nov. 18 at Chicago's Navy Pier!

EXPLORE, DISCOVER & EXPERIENCE at the 16th annual Chicago Toy & Game Fair - North America's largest non-hobby toy & game fair open to the public - has events, exhibitors and activations for all ages!  But that’s not all! Take a look at what else is happening this year!    

• Take a test ride on Razor’s new Drift Rider
• Race your own Automoblox car designs on the race track at PlayMonster’s booth
• Young inventors ages 6-18 vie for tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money in the Young Inventor Challenge
• Watch Princess Etch bring your favorite characters to life on her Etch-a-Sketch
• Meet Greedy Granny at the Goliath booth
• NEW! Participate in the Stratego National Championship on Sunday, Nov. 18
• WTTW’s The Big Idea Tour’s Traveling Lab takes the stage Saturday, Nov. 17
• Adults can stop by the Beer Garden for pints of cold suds and play some of the industry’s best games for grown ups.
• Bring your littles to the Baby and Toddler PlaySpace
• Special needs families can come early both days for the Sensory Power Hour
• Scouts can earn a special Gravi-Trax patch at the Ravensburger booth
• Plus, take advantage of discounts on the hottest holiday toys!
  

The UltimateTV would like to see you and your family this weekend at The Chicago Toy and Game Fair.  Purchase your tickets today and use code CHITAG3 for $3 off ticket discount.

For additional program information, visit www.ChiTAG.com.

Thanksgiving Holiday in Chicago means Whovians will descend upon the Westin Hotel for Chicago Tardis, the largest Doctor Who conventin in the Midwest! 

The convention will be held Friday, November 23-Sunday, November 25 at Westin Lombard Yorktown. 

Last years theme for Chicago Tardis was Classic Doctors featuring The Fifth Doctor, Peter Davison, Sixth Doctor, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, The Seventh Doctor along with their companions, Janet Fielding, Sophie Aldred, Nicola Bryant.

Celebrity guests scheduled for Chicago Tardis 2018 include Pearl Mackie, Jenna Coleman, Nicholas Briggs, Frazier Hines and Wendy Padbury and many more!  The UltimateTV will be at Chicago Tardis all weekend and we look forward to seeing all of you.  Cheers!

The annual Operation Santa program will kick off on Monday, Dec. 3, at the Cardiss Collins Postal facility at 433 W. Harrison St. 

Chicago’s “Operation Santa” program is one of the largest in the country. 

Every year thousands of people come in person to the Main Post Office in Chicago to adopt letters.  Operation Santa is an annual letter-writing program through which members of the public respond to children’s letters addressed to Santa Claus, the North Pole and other seasonal characters. 

It’s become a holiday tradition for many families, businesses and groups, as they share the spirit of the season to help make some holiday wishes come true for others especially the less fortunate.  The Postal Service and its employees play important roles in communities around the nation and want to help their fellow citizens, especially around the holiday season.

Chief Elf, Janice Hall suggests to start sending Santa Letters soon and would like letters received no later than December 1st.  “The sooner we have letters, the greater chance for them to be adopted to assist a family in need.”

Santa letters can be sent to:

Operation Santa

USPS

433 W. Harrison St.

Chicago IL 60699

Individuals interested in adopting letters, go to the Post Office, select the letter(s) and sign the form. When the individual is ready to mail selected items for the child, they return with the letter and gift they are mailing and the letter to the Postal Service employee. The individual will pay for postage, and a mailing label will be printed and the postage will be applied to the package. 

"Museums for All" program has facilitated more than 514,000 museum visits for low-income community members since its inception in 2014.

Participating museums are located nationwide, representing 37 states and the District of Columbia.

As part of this initiative, museums offer individual admission fees ranging from free to $3 to individuals and families presenting an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.

Illinois Museums Participating in the Museums for All Program:

Adler Planetarium 
(Chicago, IL)

Art Institute of Chicago
(Chicago, IL)

Aurora Regional Fire Museum
(Aurora, IL)

Cantigny Park
(Wheaton, IL)

Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
(Chicago, IL)

Chicago Botanic Garden
(Glencoe, IL)

Chicago Children's Museum
(Chicago, IL)

Chicago History Museum
(Chicago, IL)

Children's Museum in Oak Lawn
(Oak Lawn, IL)

DuSable Museum of African American History
(Chicago, IL)

The Field Museum
(Chicago, IL)

Lincoln Park Zoo
(Chicago, IL)

Morton Arboretum
(Lisle, IL)

Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
(Chicago, IL)

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago
(Chicago, IL)

Naper Settlement
(Naperville, IL)

National Museum of Mexican Art
(Chicago, IL)

National Museum of Puerto Rican Art and Culture
(Chicago, IL)

National Veterans Art Museum
(Chicago, IL)

Shedd Aquarium
(Chicago, IL)

Wonder Works Children's Museum
(Oak Park, IL)

For additional museum locations, visit http://childrensmuseums.org/participating-museums

Everyone’s invited on an amazing journey with Elmo to discover the “power of yet” in Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic.  Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new, magical adventure live on stage.

During the Sesame Street Live! pre-show, meet and take photos with Elmo and two of his furry friends (characters are subject to availability). With high-energy dance numbers and a soundtrack that’s sure to get everyone out of their seats, Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic is an inspirational introduction to live theater and the art of illusion that the entire family will enjoy. 

Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic cones to The Chicago Theater, Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.  For showtimes and ticket information, contact The Chicago Theatre box office or visit www.msg.com/chicagotheatre 

UniverSoul Circus, North America’s top-ranked venue for music, laughter and unrivalled performance artistry proudly celebrates 25 high-flying years!!

The "We are ONE 25th Anniversary Tour” runs Oct.3-Nov.4 in Chicago's Washington Park(51st and Cottage Grove)and .

UniverSoul Circus has forever transformed the world’s urban entertainment landscape with a powerful combination of music, laughter and extreme thrills.

The UltimateTV would like to send you to the 25th Anniversary Performance of UniverSoul Circus, Oct. 6th @ NOON.  To win a family four pack, follow and share The UltimateTV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. No purchase necessary to win.

UniverSoul Circus will have performances on select weekday mornings, evenings and weekends. For show time and dates, visit universoulcircus.com

Too big to contain to once a year, Monster Jam® Triple Threat returns to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Nov. 2-4, marking the first time the wildly popular Monster Jam tour will make a Chicagoland pit-stop in November. 

Chicago loves Halloween so all you ghouls and gals get ready to party all over the city during October!

10/20  Arts in The Dark: State Street  October takes on an element of the surreal as dusk falls upon Chicago. Arts in the Dark brings together artists from around the city for a procession filled with spectacle, puppetry, legions of masked entities, luminous lanterns, and mesmerizing performances.

This year’s parade, which takes place on October 20, will be led by eight “Illuminaries” recognized as influencers in their respective fields.World-renowned institutions, including the likes of the Art Institute of Chicago and Lookingglass Theatre Company, get involved each year. 

10/28 Day of The Dead – Xicago:National Museum of Mexican Art

Light, projection and visual displays will transform the National Museum of Mexican Art’s exterior and the surrounding area for this annual Day of the Dead celebration in Pilsen. What's more, in Harrison Park, visitors will create their own ofrendas (Day of the Dead altars), transforming the soccer field into a festive community gathering place, just like those you would see in Mexico on Día de los Muertos. Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread), altar demonstrations, live musical performances, face painting, and art activities will round out the evening.

The world-famous haunted house brand, 13th Floor, and the nationally celebrated haunted house, House of Torment return to The Windy City this fall with two new shows at each location.

13th Floor Chicago returns Sept. 21st with the new show, The Possession and Dead-End District: The Cell and The House of Torment Chicago will come back on Sept. 28 with Dead By Dawn and The Shadowrealm: Slenderman.

In 13th Floor Chicago’s new show The Possession, restless spirits lurk in the shadows threatening to possess their visitors. Crippling fear overcomes their unexpected victims as they come face-to-face with some of the most demented creatures known to man.

In the second show at 13th Floor Chicago, Dead-End District: The Cell, the L.O.S.T. Facility has worked within the shadows, keeping the world safe from monsters, demons, and supernatural beings. The most terrifying and dangerous of these abominations are housed deep within Vault 13, a state-of-the-art, maximum-security containment facility.

At Dead By Dawn in House of Torment Chicago, the PL4-GU3 Virus has found its way to the Town of Perdition. The few who have survived have barricaded themselves inside their stores, homes or anywhere with four walls to feel safe.

In House of Torment Chicago’s The Shadowrealm: Slenderman, from the Realm of Terror spawns something unnatural – that figure in the corner, that shadow in the room; the thing that's always slightly out of focus. Strange occurrences have been seen throughout the halls of Templeton High School. Is it the Slenderman? Has he come to Templeton? And if so, why?   

The 13th Floor Chicago is located 1940 George Street in Melrose Park and runs September 21, 22, 28-30; October 4-7, 10-14, 16-21, and 23-31; November 2 and 3.

The House of Torment Chicago is located 8240 North Austin Avenue in Morton Grove and runs September 28 and 29; October 5-7, 10-14, 16-21, 23-31; November 2 and 3.  Both haunted houses recommended for ages 12 and up. Free parking available at both locations

For additional event information, visit http://www.13thfloorchicago.com/ or http://www.houseoftormentchicago.com  

Join The UltimateTV at Chicago's Navy Pier for ACE Comic Con Midwest, Friday, October 12th  through Sunday, October 14th! 

Meet your favorite celebrities including Chris Evans (Captain America), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Matt Smith and Karen Gillan (Doctor Who) and many more for an incredible fan experience!

The event will also feature WWE Superstars, 60+ top comic creators, 100+ curated vendors & exhibitors, and live panel programming with all the celebrities and other industry professionals throughout the weekend.

The event will also feature world-renowned comic writers & artists, hand-picked vendors & exhibitors, and 30 hours of live panel programming across multiple stages throughout the weekend, all enjoyable with a General Admission ticket. Guests can also enjoy free activations from Microsoft, Mad Monster, T-Mobile, Sleeping Giant, and more.

ACE Universe has created the most immersive, robust experience for its audience. Stay tuned as ACE Universe will announce additional guests, future dates, cities, and ticket information at www.acecomiccon.com

Wizard World returns to Chicago, August 23-26 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.  Guests this year include "The Winter Soldier" Sebastian Stan, Michael Rooker, Bautista and Pom Klementieff from "Guardians of the Galaxy", "Outlander" reunion with Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe, Sophie Skelton, Graham McTavish, and Diana Gabaldon; fan favorites like Ian Somerhalder, Nichelle Nichols, James Marsters, Michael Rosenbaum or Charisma Carpenter and many more!

NEWSFLASH:

The UltimateTV is sad to announce the passing of our very good friend,

music mentor and inspiration, Dedry Jones. 

Jones, owner of The Music Experience record store and host of the new WTTW live stage show, The Music Experience with Dedry Jones was recently found unresponsive in his South Side home. He was was 64 years old. 

The “Final Experience” will be held

August 8th at DuSable Museum

740 East 56th Place in Chicago, Illinois

6:00P.M.  Pre-Memorial Repass

WTTW will present the music and conversation series THE EXPERIENCE WITH DEDRY JONES℠, a live stage show held in The Windy City for 15 years; this marks the series’s television premiere.

The Experience has always been, at heart, a celebration of music. Captured live before a studio audience in the same beautiful and intimate venue as WTTW’s national music series SOUNDSTAGE, audiences will enjoy a personal conversation with a world class musician, interspersed with a live music performance backed by a full band. Each episode takes audiences on a unique and compelling journey through the artist's life, through their own words, experience, and song. 

Each one-hour program is hosted by Dedry Jones, who has interviewed numerous top music artists across the genres, including Natalie Cole, Maxwell, Earth Wind and Fire, Ledisi, Chaka Khan (who stated it was the best interview of her 25-year career), and many others. 

“When I started THE EXPERIENCE, I always envisioned it being televised,” says Dedry. “I am beyond excited that WTTW has made that happen. What a great opportunity to fulfill and share my dream of celebrating real music with people across the globe who truly love good music.”

Performers appearing on "The Experience" include:

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests & more.

Fans of “The X-Files” are in for a special treat as Gillian Anderson, who starred as “Dana Scully” and David Duchovny, who portrayed “Fox Mulder” in the iconic science fiction series, will appear at the 20th Anniversary Wizard World Comic Con Chicago at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Anderson will greet fans Saturday and Sunday, sign autographs, pose for dual and solo photo ops and conduct an interactive fan Q&A panel during the show.

Anderson and Duchovny are part of an all-star lineup at Wizard World Comic Con Chicago which includes Tom Welling (“Smallville,” “Lucifer”), Ian Somerhalder (“The Vampire Diaries”), the cast of “Outlander” (Sam Heughan, Catriona Balfe, Graham McTavish, Lotte Verbeek, Richard Rankin, Sophie Skelton), Guardians of the Galaxy Dave Bautista, Pom Klementieff and fan favorite, Michael Rooker, Nichelle Nichols (Uhura/Star Trek) plus the "Boy Meets World" foursome Ben Savage, Danielle Fishel, Will Friedle and Rider Strong and many,many more. 

Wizard World Comic Con Chicago is also the place for cosplay, with fans young and old showing off their best costumes throughout the event. Fans dressed as every imaginable character will roam the convention floor and participate in the famed Wizard World Costume Contest on Saturday evening.

The 2018 Wizard World Chicago Comic Con will take place Thursday, August 23 - Sunday, August 26. Kids 10 and under are admitted free with paid adult. For more information, visit www.wizardworld.com/comiccon.

The UltimateTV, Legion M, Electric Entertainment invite you and your friends to a special screening of the highly anticipated psychological thriller, Bad Samaritan starring David Tennant!

RSVP https://legionm.com/bad-samaritan-meetups#join-a-meetup/meetup-details/5ad64d42c3b6c2549406f80a/ 

Promotion courtesy of Legion M, Electric Entertainment and The UltimateTV, Chicago's Entertainment Source!

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo – also known as C2E2 – is a comic book and pop culture convention spanning the latest and greatest from the world of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games.  

From a Show Floor packed with hundreds of Exhibitors and Artist Alley members, to Panels, Autograph Sessions and screening rooms featuring sneak peeks at upcoming films and television shows, C2E2 gives Fans a chance to interact with their favorite Creators and Celebrities and delivers a weekend of pop culture and fandom in downtown Chicago.

Mark Sheppard – Supernatural, Doctor Who

Milo Ventimiglia, Justin Hartley - This is Us

Charlie Cox – DareDevil

Gina Torres – Suits, Firefly

Svengoolie

CM Punk – WWE

Caity Lotz, Brandon Routh - Legends of Tomorrow and many more!

The Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo 2018 will be held Friday, April 6-Sunday, April 8 in the South Building at McCormick Place located at 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive. For additional program information or to purchase tickets, visit www.c2e2.com 

Chicago's favorite Heroes and Villians Fan Fest and Walker Stalker Con return to The Windy City April 7-8 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Il.

Spend the entire weekend with your favorite Walker Stalker celebrities or head across our newly expanded venue to meet cast members from Arrow, Gotham, and more at Heroes and Villains Fan Fest! One ticket gives you complete access to BOTH shows! 

Participating Cast Members for Walker Stalker 2018 Include:

Norman Reedus, Jeffery Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Chandler Riggs, Austin Amelio, Tom Payne, Steven Ogg, Alanna Masterson, Katelyn Nacon, Seth Gilliam, Christian Serratos and many, many more!

For additional information, event times and dates, visit www.walkerstalkercon.com

The Chicago Flower and Garden Show comes to Navy Pier, March 14-18, 2018 For show times and dates or to purchase tickets, visit www.chicagoflower.com

Nearly 300 lucky Chicago Public Schools students will spend their President’s Day attending a free screenings of the Marvel box office sensation Black Panther at Chicago's Studio Movie Grill.

The screenings are a collaborative effort between nonprofit Creative Cypher, a Chicago-based collective of artists and entertainment professionals who work to promote diversity in the film industry, the Black McDonald’s Operators Association (BMOA) and several local youth organizations. 

SCHEDULED PANEL GUESTS INCLUDE:

Tai Davis

Chicago-born Actress featured in “The Chi”

Charles Andrew Gardner

Actor and President of SAG-AFTRA Chicago

Craig Harris

Emmy award-winning writer and actor

Jonathan Kirkland

vocalist and actor currently featured in “Hamilton”

David Leonard

Location manager/ scout

Natasha Parker

Location manager/ scout

Directors Guild of America

Chris Walker

Comic illustrator and former colorist for Marvel Comics

Mark Willis

Professional stunt performer currently featured in “Black Panther”

After the film, students will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of African American entertainment professionals about different career paths in film and related industries. 

Back for a third season, Adler Planetarium's REEL SCIENCE Film Series combines cinematic Sci-Fi favorites with science conversations about the film—providing a unique opportunity to explore real, cutting-edge science through the lens of pop-culture, film and storytelling.  

Designed to appeal to moviegoers, science enthusiasts and families alike, don’t miss a chance to see your favorite film on the big screen and engage with experts ranging in fields like astronomy, geology, linguistics and more! So bring your crew (and burning questions) and come geek out with us at REEL Science!

Adler's REEL Science Film Series begins October 6, 2017 through March 8, 2018.  Each event opens at 5:30pm in the S.C. Johnson Star Theater and includes fun, pre-movie trivia and videos, a screening of the film, followed by a post-show, “Reel Science” Q&A with Adler scientists and special guests. 

The Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been held more times than any other auto exposition on the continent. The 110th edition of The Chicago Auto Show will be held at Chicago's McCormick Place in Chicago.

In total, nearly 1,000 different vehicles will be on display. Additionally, attendees will also have the opportunity to see numerous accessories and auto-related exhibits, competition vehicles and project, antique and collector cars.  Exhibitions this year include: multiple world and North American introductions; a complete range of domestic and imported passenger cars and trucks; sport utility vehicles; and experimental or concept cars. 

The 2018 public show is Saturday, February 10-Monday, February 19 and will host special themed days for you to enjoy including: 

Women’s Day

Tuesday, February 13

Chicago Auto Show Food Drive

Wednesday, February 14 - Friday, February 16

Telemundo Hispanic Heritage Day

Friday, February 16

Family Day

Monday, February 19:

For program information, show times and dates, events and discount tickets specials, visit the website: ChicagoAutoShow.com 

As a thank you to fans who made the critically acclaimed movie, "Get Out" successful, 

Universal Pictures and Film Director Jordan Peele have teamed up to offer movie goers a free showing film on President's Day, February 19.

That's right, a Free screening of Get Out will be held nationwide at 55 different AMC theaters at 7:00p.m., including in New York City, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta and Los Angeles.  In the Chicago area, the movie will be shown in the following theaters:

AMC River East 21 (322 E. Illinois St.) 

AMC Crestwood 18 (13221 Rivercrest Drive, Crestwood) 

AMC Streets of Woodfield 20 (601 N. Martingale Rd, Schaumburg)

To locate a participating AMC theater near you, visti getoutoneyearlater.com. You must show up at the theater Monday morning with a valid ID to retrieve your ticket. Be sure to get there early: Tickets will be given on a first come, first serve basis. Good Luck!

The 2018 Travel and Adventure Show returns to Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Saturday, February 10th through Sunday, February 11. 

There's so much to do at America's Favorite Travel Show like exploring endless vacation options, discovering over 250+ destinations from around the globe and planning your trip face-to-face with thousands of travel experts.

Meet your favorite travel celebrities including Samantha Brown, Rick Steves, and Pauline Frommer, attend dozens of educational seminars on the Savvy Traveler and Destination Theaters, awaken your senses with live cooking demonstrations on the Taste of Travel Theater and immerse yourself in faraway cultures with song and dance on the Global Beats Stage.

Enjoy fun for the whole family including camel riding, SCUBA lessons in the dive pool, plus, save big with exclusive show-only specials and trip giveaways, The best part? All of this is included with your ticket. Make the first stop on your next trip the Chicago Travel & Adventure Show. For more information, visit https://travelshows.com/shows/chicago/

Doctor Who fans are getting a special gift this Christmas from Fathom Events with BBC AMERICA’s Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time. 

The epic finale to the Peter Capaldi era of Doctor Who is coming to U.S. movie theaters for one night, Wednesday, December 27, 7p.m. local time, featuring the return of Pearl Mackie and special guests Mark Gatiss (Sherlock) and 

David Bradley (Game of Thrones). 

The event will also introduce The Thirteenth Doctor, played by Jodie Whittaker (Broadchurch), who is the first woman to assume the role. 

The cinematic event will also feature two exclusive bonus pieces, taking audiences behind the scenes to the filming of this holiday special and celebrating the tenures of Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and Steven Moffat as showrunner and lead writer. 

The UltimateTV would like to send you and a friend to see Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time starring Peter Capaldi at AMC River East Theaters.  Register to win a pair of general admission tickets at https://utvcapaldi.eventbrite.com No purchase necessary to win. You must be a legal US Citizen, 18 years old or older to enter. Winners will be selected on or before Wednesday, December 22, 2017. 

For a complete list of theater locations or to purchase tickets for Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time, visit www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices (theaters and participants are subject to change).

Good Luck from your friends at Fathom Events, BBC Worldwide and The UltimateTV, Chicago's Entertainment Source!

Happy Holidays From The UltimateTV!!

The UltimateTV invites you and your family to The 15th Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair, the largest non-hobby toy and game fair in North America at Chicago's Navy Pier Saturday, November 18 - Sunday, November 19!   

Preview, play with and test the hottest toys and games from around the world your family, friends and other attendees like Legos playsets, Build or Boom, Shark Bite, Catch the Fox, Rummikub Twist, Fish Food, all new Doggie Doo, Greedy Granny, Ultra Dash, Marbleocity, Automoblox, Magformers, Tileblox, Clicformers, Ice Cool, King Frog, Reef Route, Woo-Hoo, Flower Fairies, Peter Rabbit Secret Garden, 8-Bit Art Mario and so much more! 

Enjoy the Awesome Events scheduled at the 2017 Chicago Toy and Game Fair Including:

U.S. National Rummikub Championship

Giant Soggy Doggy! (and we mean GIANT)

Meet Princess-Etch-A-Sketch

Ride the PlayMonster Super Swing

LIVE Unboxing: Check out live unboxings from our Play Influencer team!

            Ultra Dash Game Race

Automoblox Play Area and Race Track

Interactive Exhibits

Test out Products Before They Hit Retail Shelves

Photo Ops: Snap a photo with some of your favorite characters from Star Wars!

Meet Toy & Game Inventors from Around the World

Shop for the Hottest New and Classic Toys for the Holidays

Meet the winners of Young Inventor Challenge

Chicago's Largest Brush-a-Thon

Yo-Yo Championship - Contestants from Coast to Coast

Be entertained by Ben’s Giant Bubble Show

Giveaways, Stage Events, Magic Shows and Contests

Join The UltimateTV at The 15th Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair, Nov. 18-19 at Navy Pier and **Receive a 50% off Discount from The UltimateTV by using the code: ChiTAGPLAY at https://2017chitagfairtickets.eventbrite.com

Wizard World Chicago makes its 20th trip to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center beginning this Thursday, August 24-Sunday, August 27 in Rosemont, Illinois.

To celebrate, Wizard World is bringing Doctor Who fan favorite, The 10th Doctor, Actor David Tennant ("Jessica Jones", "Ducktales", "Broadchurch").

Joining David during his first appearance in The Windy City will be Catherine Tate (The Office), Alex Kingston (“E.R."), Jenna Coleman (Masterpiece: Victoria) and John Barrowman (“Arrow").

Also scheduled to appear at the largest pop culture comic con include: The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War tandem, Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany, Elizabeth Henstridge (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), John Cusack (Say Anything…), Legendary Rock N' Roll Icon, Kiss frontman, Gene Simmons, the “Stranger Things” tandem of Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin, the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” team of Charisma Carpenter and Nicholas Brendon, and many many more!

UPDATE:

Wizard World announced Friday morning that actor David Tennant will no longer make a Chicago appearance due to a family emergency. 

"A member of David Tennant's family has been struck with an illness, which has forced cancellation of his plans for this weekend. We're sending all the best to David and his family as they work through this time," Wizard World said in a Twitter post.

Tennant is known for his roles in "Doctor Who," Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" and recent ABC (Disney XD) reboot "DuckTales." The actor went to social media Friday to share his apologies to fans this weekend saying, "I am absolutely gutted that I'm not gonna be with you this weekend. I am so disappointed, I was so looking forward to coming to Chicago and meeting you lovely people. I'm so so sorry."

Wizard Word will be offering refunds for all VIP gusts (dual and single) along with single and dual/group photo ops and autographs. VIPs will still get their swag bag get into the show this year.  In addition, Wizard World is giving those who had been given a refund to see Tennant will be given free weekend admission to Chicago 2018 (August 23-26) as well as any and every 2017 show that they want to attend.

Wizard World Comic Con events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop culture: movies, television, gaming, live entertainment, comics, sci-fi, graphic novels, toys, original art, collectibles, contests and more.  For more information, visit the website https://wizardworld.com