Entertainment This Week

Now Playing in Indiana:

**** January 8th. 10:00 - 11:30 am EST), Shirley Heinz Land Trust presents Tales and Trails @ Lydick Bog - Meet at the Pavilion, Lydick Bog, 25898 US-20, South Bend. Ages 3-5. Free. Limited to 15. Register @ https://heinzetrust.org/event/tales-and-trails-lydick-bog/?blm_aid=287094813

January 8th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Tradewinds invites you to celebrate our community partnership a Share the Love Wrap-Up Event, Zeigler Subaru, 6000 Lincoln Hwy, Schererville. RSVP dkiefer@tradewindsnwi.org

January 9th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Opening Reception, 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

January 9th, 9:00 pm, DJ LyteBright, 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 9th, 9:00 pm, Return 2 Soul, 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 10th, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, Shirley Heinz Land Trust presents Meadowbrook Silent Hike, Meadowbrook Nature Preserve, 109 W 700 N, Valparaiso. RSVP @ https://heinzetrust.org/event/meadowbrook-silent-hike-2/?blm_aid=287094813

January 10th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Artist Reception, 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

January 10th, 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Artist Reception, Something Deeply Hidden: A Solo Exhibition by Wes Thorn, South Shore Arts, Bachman Gallery, Center for Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. Free. FYI (219) 836-1839 or www.southshoreartsonline.org

January 10th, 9:00 pm, DJ Cliqs, 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 10th, 9:00 pm, Infinity, 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 11th, 1:00 pm, Artist Talk: VOICES: The MBACD Annual Community Show, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org

January 11th, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, Work in Progress Group, share artwork & ideas. Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free drop-in. FYI (219) 777-5162 or millerbeacharts.org

January 11th, 2:00 pm, Lakeshore Community Concerts present How Sweet It Is! Steve Leslie Sings James Taylor, Highland High School Auditorium, 9135 Erie Street, Highland. FYI www.lakeshoreconcerts.org.

Ongoing Exhibits/Events

Through January 16th, VOICES: The MBACD Annual Community Show, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. Free & open to the public. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org

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.

January 9th 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

January 10th 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 10th 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 8th, 7:15 pm, Johnny Pemberton presents: Minnesota Reggae Colostomy Bag, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com

January 9th & 10th, 6:30 pm, Rock 95.5 Presents Led Zeppelin 2 - Jimmy Page's Birthday Celebration, House of Blues Chicago, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago. Tickets start at $24. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 9th & 10th, 7:00 & 9::15 pm, January 10th, 6:00 pm, Jamie Kennedy, Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Mall Store K120B, Schaumburg. 21 & over. FYI www.ticketweb.com

January 9th, 7:00 pm, Riot Fest presents State Champs, Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $50. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 9th, 8:00 pm, Rock & Rye, Garcia's Chicago, 1001 W. Washington Blvd., Chicago. 21 & over. Tickets start at $17. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 9th, 9:00 pm, Laerz, Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake Street, Chicago. 17 & over. $32.39. FYI www.ticketweb.com

**** January 10th, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, Holiday Afternoon Tea, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $80, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

January 10th, 7:30 pm, Mavis Staples with Nathanial Rateliff (solo), The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $72. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 10th, 7:30 pm, Not for Radio - winter in the garden, Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Tickets start at $97. FYI www.ticketmaster.com

January 10th, 8:00 pm, Amythyst Kiah with Mia Borders, SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave.,, Evanston. $27.27. FYI www.ticketweb.com

January 10th, 8:30 pm, FitzGeralds Presents Saturday Night with Webb Wilder & the Beatnecks, FitzGeralds Nightclub, 6615 W Roosevelt Rd., Berwyn. 21 & over. $29.53. FYI www.ticketweb.com

**** January 11th, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Orthodox Christmas Brunch, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $80, Children 5-12 $30, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

January 11th, 7:15 pm, Nick Coletti, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$40. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.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 11th, Holiday Dining Experience, Lucille Restaurant, Drury Lane Oakbrook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Adults $60, Children 5-12 $25, Children 4 & under Free. FYI (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

Through January 11th, Margaritaville’s ‘Christmas Island Holiday Bar’, Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville, Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. FYI https://www.margaritavillechicago.com/

January 11th through 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.

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.

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 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.

Entertainment This Week