Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
**** January 19th, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, Munster Parks & Recreation, Day Off School Camp. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. Age 5-12. $25. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
**** January 19th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Chesterton Art Center (CAC) presents the Third Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration, “Art Builds Community” Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free but registration requested. FYI www.chestertonart.org
January 19th, 6:00 pm, National Championship Watch Party at Union Hall, Journeyman Distillery at the American Factory, 258 S. Campbell Street, Valparaiso. FYI UNION HALL RESERVATIONS
January 23rd, 7:00 pm, Film Screening, No One Asked You, Panel discussion with director Ruth Leitman (in person). Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $10 at the door. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
January 23rd, 9:00 pm, DJ Louis Diaz, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
January 23rd, 9:00 pm, Disco Stew, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
January 24th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Family Day, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
January 24th, 5:30 pm, The Rotary Club of Munster presents a NWI Community Engagement Event to Honor and Celebrate the Town of Munster, Dinner and a Magic Show Featuring the Magic of Steven Kellogg, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Adults $80, Children under 11 $30. FYI Contact J Petersen @ (219) 803-4550 or jpetersen@munster.org; or Gopal Govindasamy @ (305) 794-5126 or ggopalg@yahoo.com
January 24th, 6:00 pm, ET, Burns Night: A Supper of Celebration, Journeyman Distillery at the Featherbone Factory, 109 Generations Drive, Three Oaks, MI. Appetite required, Tartan optional. A seat and a dram are waiting for you inside. 21 & over. $80. FYI https://www.journeyman.com/events/burns-night-26-three-oaks-mi/?mc_cid=0...
January 24th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Martin Lawrence, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $99. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 24th, 7:30 pm, Eliminator: The Ultimate ZZ Top Tribute, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $45.50. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or www.theatreatthecenter.com
January 24th, 7:30 pm ET, Poets & Playwrights Series: Oblates of Blues, Acting Ensemble, 602 E. Mishawaka Avenue, Mishawaka, IN. Pay-what-you-can. FYI www.actingensemble.com.
January 24th, 9:00 pm, DJ Slash, Council Oak Bar Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
January 24th, 9:00 pm, Chronic Flannel, Hard Rock Cafe Stage, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. Free. FYI 219-228-2383 or https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Through January 22nd, Chesterton Art Center Annual Members Exhibition, Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th Street, Chesterton. Free. FYI (219) 926-4711 or www.ChestertonArt.org
Through February 15th, LIT! Site-Specific Installations by Maria Burundarena and Luftwerk, Lubeznik Center for the Arts (LCA), 101 W. 2nd Street at the lakefront, Michigan City. Free. FYI (219) 874-4900 or www.LubeznikCenter.org.
Through February 21st, New Year, Same Chaos, A Group Exhibition by Kerri Mommer, Juan Carlos Rodriquez, Dawn Diamantopoulos and Andrea Williams, South Shore Arts, Substation No. 9, 435 Fayette Street, Hammond. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Through February 21st, Something Deeply Hidden: A Solo Exhibition by Wes Thorn, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
January 23rd through February 27th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Paper Clay Jewelry, Instructor David Robertson. South Shore Arts Studio, Center for Visual & Performing Arts 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. 18 & over. $190, KA $187. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
Through March 14th, Mark Makers, An exhibition on contemporary drawing featuring Steven Assael, Anthony Adcock, Adrian Barquero, Christopher Ganz, Madeline Winter, Tim Lowly, Mary Porterfield, Don Yang, and Mary Borgman, South Shore Arts, Atrium Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org
Now Playing in Illinois
January 19th, 4:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, Naperville. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/
January 19th, 4:00 pm, Chicago Sinfonietta, Ignite 2025-26, Open Heart: MLK Tribute, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI https://chicagosinfonietta.org/open-heart/
January 20th, 6:30 pm, MØ - Playgirl World Tour, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $31. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 21st, 5:15-6:45 pm, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Opening Night Prelude Reception, Fine Arts Building, 3rd Floor Balcony, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $125-$250. FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
January 21st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Snow Strippers - Q1 2026 North America Tour / with EERA and Ksuuvi, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 21st, 8:30-10:15 pm, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Opening Night Post-Show Party, Fine Arts Building, Curtis Hall, 10th Floor, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $125-$250. FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
January 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents The Residents' Eskimo Live! Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. 18 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 22nd, 7:30 pm, Jason Aldean: Full Throttle Tour, Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson, Peoria. Tickets start at $44. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 22nd, 8:00 pm, Carol's Pub presents The Jack Wharff Band - From the Hills to the Holler Tour, Carol's Pub, 3549 N. Clark St., Chicago. 18 & over. $22.38-$32.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 23rd, 7:00 pm, John Crist Live! Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 23rd, 7:30 pm, Nashville Live! In Concert: The Encore Tour, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Rd, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 23rd & 24th, 7:30 pm, TightUs Presents: Fluidity by Taji Elemah, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Spring 2026 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $43. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
January 23rd, 10:00 pm, Wreckno, Outset Chicago, 1675 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $35. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 24th, 7:00 pm, Jam & Outback Present Nacho Redondo En Vivo (En Español), Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 24th, 7:00 pm, John Crist Live! Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 24th, 7:30 pm, Martha Graham Dance Company, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets on sale May 5th. FYI https://www.auditoriumtheatre.org/events/buy-tickets/dance?utm_source=hive&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hive_email_id_415441_25-26-season-announcement&h_sid=835818af3b-597fefb3f41bd259e8be9809
January 24th, 7:30 pm, Paula Poundstone, Belushi Performance Hall, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Boulevard, Glen Ellyn. FYI (630) (630) 942-4000 or https://atthemac.org/shows/
January 25th, 5:00 pm, Brad Upton, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
January 25th, 7:00 pm, Charlie Berens: The Lost and Found Tour, Prairie Home Alliance Theater, 203 Eastgate Drive, Washington, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
Daily. 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is an immersive, story-driven experience where guests become “Sweet Seekers in Training”, unlocking the wonder behind Hershey’s most iconic candies through hands-on games, challenges, and activities. Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Tickets start at $24.99. Ticket options include timed entry, flexible entry, discounted bundles, birthday party packages and more. FYI www.HersheySuperSweetAdventure.com.
Daily every 20-30 minutes, Big Bus Tours’ Hop-On Hop-Off experience, Service begins at Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago @ 10:00 am; last bus departs @ 5:00 pm. Adults $49.50, Children 3 - 12 $35. Advance ticket purchase recommended. FYI www.bigbustours.com
Through January 21st, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Giant Puppet Workshop, Chicago Puppet Studio, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Rm 433, Chicago. $650, Sold out! Email info@chicagopuppetfest.org to be added to the waitlist.
January 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th, 7:15 pm, Doughboys, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $45-$65. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
January 22nd through 25th, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 23rd, 7:30 pm, January 24th, 12:30 & 7:30 pm, January 25th, 2:30 pm, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks™ Live Glow-N-Fire, NOW Arena, 333 Prairie Stone Pkwy, Hoffman Estates, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Through January 25th, Ice Skating @ Chicago Wolves Ice Rink, Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place Rosemont. Free Admission. Skate rental $8. For dates & hours of operation, visit ParkwayBankPark.com.
January 21st through February 1st, 8th edition of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Details TBA. FYI www.chicagopuppetfest.org.
January 21st through February 1st, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents Free Neighborhood Tour. Stay tuned for dates, times and locations. FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
January 21st through February 1st, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents The Puppet Hub, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Avenue, fourth floor, Chicago. Check website for hours, FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
Through February 16th, 2026, Alex Ross: Heroes & Villains, East Gallery, Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 West Winchester Road, Libertyville. Tickets available at the door. FYI www.DunnMuseum.org
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Lakefront Lodge—a cozy winter retreat overlooking downtown Chicago and Lake Michigan. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.harrycarays.com/lakefront-lodge.html
Through February 28th, Harry Caray's Curling on the Lake—at Harry Caray’s synthetic ice rink. Harry Caray's Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/curling-by-the-lake.
Through February 28th, Harry’s Winter Warming Hut, a private, cozy hideaway nestled on Harry Caray’s Lakeside Patio, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI www.harrycarays.com/winter-warming-hut.
January 24th through April 27th, Living with Modernism: Kelli Connell, Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 South Cottage Hill Avenue, Elmhurst. Adults $18 (ages 18+), Seniors $15, Students $10, Children $5. FYI (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org.
Through April 30th, 7:30 pm, Dennis Watkins in partnership with the Goodman Theatre & Petterino's announces The Magic Parlor with Dennis Watkins, 50 W. Randolph, Chicago. $85 ($115 for performance + encore experience). FYI (312) 443-3800 or TheMagicParlourChicago.com.
Through November 2026, AMERICAN PROPHETS: WRITERS, RELIGION, AND CULTURE, American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Museum hours are Monday, Thursday—Sunday, 10 AM—5 PM. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Adults $16, Seniors, Students & Teachers $10, Members & children ages 12 and under free. FYI (312) 374-8790 or AmericanWritersMuseum.org
Open Run, 113th Mainstage Revue, This Too Shall Slap, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
Open Run, The Second City's e.t.c. 49th Revue, The Second City, 230 W. North Avenue, Chicago. FYI (312) 337-3992 or www.secondcity.com.
**** Open Year Round, Sunday to Thursday, 11:00 am - 8:00 pm; Friday & Saturday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (Timed Entrances Every 15 Minutes), Flyover Chicago, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. $24.95 Adults; $19.95 Military; $14.95 Children 13 & under. Children must be at least 40" (102 cm) tall. Children (13 and under) must be accompanied by an adult or guardian (14 years or older). FYI www.ExperienceFlyover.com/Chicago.
At Chicago Magic Lounge
Open Run, Mondays at 7:00 pm, The Close-Up Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Tuesdays at 7:00 pm, The Showcase, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $37.50-$42. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, Artist in Residence Series, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $40. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Thursdays through Sundays at 7:00 pm, Fridays & Saturdays at 10:00 pm, Sundays at 4:00 pm, The Signature Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $55-$89.50. FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
Open Run, Select Sundays at 3:00 pm, Family Show, Chicago Magic Lounge, 5050 N. Clark Street, Chicago. $35-$40 (standard), $45-$50 (front row). FYI (312) 366-4500 or chicagomagiclounge.com.
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Now Playing Elsewhere:
January 22nd through 25th, Discover Boating® Minneapolis Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 S. 2nd Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN. FYI www.minneapolisboatshow.com/about
January 23rd through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
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