Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
January 30th, 7:00 pm, All in Jest Trivia Night, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $10 at the door. Cash bar. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
January 30th, 7:00 pm ET, Rodney Carrington, Embassy Theatre, 125 W. Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 30th, 9:00 pm, DJ Bobby C, 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 30th, 9:00 pm, Hairbangers Ball, 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 31st, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Humane Indiana invites you to the 2026 Groundhog Day Shadow Showdown. South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, 7770 Corinne Dr., Hammond. Ages 5 & under Free; Ages 6 - 65 $5; Ages 66 & up $3. FYI Register at https://humaneindiana.givevirtuous.org/Event/2026-groundhog-day-shadow-showdown/Tickets
January 31st, 5:30 - 10:00 pm, Munster Chamber of Commerce 70th Annual Dinner Cirque du Soiree, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $150. FYI (219) 836-5549 or www.munsterchamber.org
January 31st, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. All reserved seating. 21 and older. Tickets start at $49.45. FYI www.ticketmaster.com.
January 31st, 7:30 pm, Tomfoolery presents Just for Fun Comedy Night with Comedians Vince Carone, Marci (The one and only) Deloney, and Michael Palmenderi, Croatian Sons CFU Lodge 170, 8550 Taft Street, Merrillville. $25, $30 at the door. FYI (219) 228-0674 or www.tomfooleryfunclub.com
January 31st, 9:00 pm, DJ Rick Hard, 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 31st, 9:00 pm, America Eats Its Young, 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/
February 1st, 3:00 pm, Wonderlove: The Stevie Wonder Experience, Theatre at the Center, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40. FYI (219) 836-3255 ext. 1 or https://www.theatreatthecenter.com/box-office
Ongoing Exhibits/Events
January 29th through February 1st, Disney on Ice presents Jump In! Ford Center, 1 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Evansville, IN. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
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
Through February 27th, "Wintering in Warmth: Teaching and Creating Across Borders" Art Barn School of Art, 695 N 400 E, Valparaiso. Free. FYI https://www.artbarnschool.org.
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 29th, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, Arts in Education, Finding North, The Center for Performing Arts, Governors State University, 1 University Drive, University Park. Grades 6-12. $9. FYI https://www.govst.edu/cpa-events/
January 29th, 7:00 pm, #IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour, Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East Street, Bloomington, IL FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 29th, 7:15 pm, Stoke TED Talk by Chad Goes Deep, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
January 29th, 8:00 pm, QRock & Forge Live Present MC Davo and Sabino USA Tour, The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $19.39-$70;50. FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 30th, 7:00 pm, The Infamous Stringdusters with Mountain Grass Unit, Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport, Chicago. 17 & older. $39.96 - $59.68. FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 30th, Doors open at 7:00 pm, Comedian Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino Rockford, 7801 E State St, Rockford, IL 21 & older. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 30th & 31st, 7:15 & 9:30 pm, Kevin Nealon, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $40-$65. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
January 30th & 31st, 7:30 pm, Cristal Sabbagh presents Freedom From & Freedom To, Steppenwolf's LookOut Series Spring 2026 Season, Steppenwolf's 1700 Theater, 1700 N. Halsted, Chicago. $23. FYI (312) 335-1650 or steppenwolf.org/lookout
January 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Dean Lewis, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 30th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Hollyy with Runner & Bobby, Sarah Krohn, Julian Saunders, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 30th, 8:30 pm, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony with DJ Metro, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. 21 & over. $51.60 - $90.10 (includes fees and taxes). FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 31st, 7:00 pm, Kathleen Madigan: The Day Drinking Tour, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $43. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 31st, 7:00 pm, Rodney Carrington, Effingham Performance Center, 1325 Outer Belt W, Effingham, IL. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 31st, 7:30 pm, Patti LuPone - MATTERS OF THE HEART, The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI (312) 341-2300 or www.auditoriumtheatre.org
January 31st, 7:30 pm, Atmosphere w/ Sage Francis, R.A. the Rugged Man, Kool Keith & MR Dibbs, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 31st, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Cristela Alonzo: The Midlife Mixtape Tour, The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
January 31st, 7:30 pm, #IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee Street, Waukegan. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 31st, 7:30 pm, February 1st, 3:00 pm, Broadway through the Years, New Philharmonic with Conductor Kirk Muspratt. 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 31st, 8:00 pm, Jam & Outback present David Spade - I Got A Feel For It, Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine, Chicago. 16 & over. FYI www.axs.com
January 31st, 8:00 pm, Drew Lynch, Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago Street, Joliet. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 1st, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Wicker Park Bucktown Chamber of Commerce Wicker Park's Indoor Farmers Market, Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club, 1750 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. For a full list of vendors & activities, visit WickerParkBucktown.com/FarmersMarket
February 1st, 3:00 pm, Drumline Live, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. FYI www.axs.com
February 1st, 6:30 pm, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival Closing Party, The Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. 18 & up. $35-$2,000. FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
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
January 28th through February 1st, Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show®, in partnership with Progressive®, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. FYI www.chicagoboatshow.com
Through February 1st, 8th edition of the Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival. Details TBA. FYI www.chicagopuppetfest.org.
Through February 1st, Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival presents Free Neighborhood Tour. Stay tuned for dates, times and locations. FYI chicagopuppetfest.org
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 3rd, Chicago Restaurant Week. FYI https://www.choosechicago.com/chicago-restaurant-week/
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.
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.
Now Playing in Michigan:
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
January 30th, 8:00 pm, #IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour, Barrymore Theatre, 2090 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Now Playing Elsewhere:
January 28th, 8:00 pm ET, Aaron Lewis & the Stateliners, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $85. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 29th, 9:00 pm ET, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $110. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
February 1st, 7:00 pm ET, Lance Burton, Master Magician, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $90. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
Through February 8th, Silent Night with Ryan McKinny, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
January 30th through February 15th, Jake Heggie's INTELLIGENCE, Virginia Opera, Harrison Opera House, 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA. FYI https://vaopera.org/subscriptions
January 30th through February 15th, Hansel and Gretel with Jamie Barton, Houston Grand Opera, 800 Preston St. Houston, Texas. FYI https://www.houstongrandopera.org/contact-us
Now Playing Internationally: