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The Run of ShowDOWN
Thu, Jan 15
|Chicago Theater Works
Can You Escape the Holidays? Navigate tricky challenges, from curating tablescapes to guiding VIPs through obstacles, all while competing for points. Only one team will escape as the holiday champions, will it be yours?
Time & Location
Jan 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
About the event
The Run of ShowDOWN
Escape the Holidays! Get ready for a fast-paced, competitive challenge where teams will go head-to-head at each station, racing to complete challenges and earn points. From identifying hits at the DJ booth to curating a custom tablescape or guiding a “VIP” through an RC-car obstacle course, every station tests a different skill. Teams will rotate through all stations, accumulating points as they go, only the fastest, most resourceful team will claim victory!
On the Agenda:
Check-In & Team Assignment: Upon arrival, guests will be divided into teams and assigned their starting station.
Station Challenges: Two teams will compete at a time to complete each station’s challenge. Points are awarded based on performance and speed.
Team Rotation: Teams will rotate through all stations, accumulating points along the way.
Grand Finale & Winner Announcement: At the conclusion of the event, the team with the highest score will be crowned the champions. Who will outsmart the challenges and escape the holidays first?
Dress Code:
Covert Classics
Channel a sleek, retro-detective energy with a modern edge. Structured blazers, jumpsuits, all black ensembles, and textured fabrics like plaid, leather, and wool define the style. Polished, mysterious, and ready for a heist-worthy night.
Tickets
Members
$55.00
+$1.38 ticket service fee
Non-Members
$65.00
+$1.63 ticket service fee
Student Ticket
Open to all current or recently graduated students (within last 12 months).
$15.00
+$0.38 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00