Entertainment This Week
Now Playing in Indiana:
January 16th, 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Closing Reception for VOICES with Beachfront Dance, 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 16th, 7:30 pm, Comedy Night at the CVPA, Starring Michael Palascak, Theatre at the Center, Center for the Visual & Performing Arts, 1040 Ridge Road, Munster. $40.50. FYI https://mpv.tickets.com/?agency=TATV_PLAGENCY_MPV&orgid=48149&pid=9628455#/event/9628455/seatmap/?minPrice=40.5&maxPrice=40.5&quantity=2&sort=price_desc&ada=false&seatSelection=true&onlyCoupon=true&onlyVoucher=false
January 16th, 9:00 pm, Thee DJ Show Time, 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 16th, 9:00 pm, Latin Swing Factor, 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 17th, 9:00 - 10:00 am, Munster Parks & Recreation, Hawks and Owls of NWI, with Matt Kawasinski. Lions Club Social Center, 8751 Lions Club Dr, Munster. $5. FYI (219) 836-7275 or www.munster.org
January 17th, 9:45 am - 12:00 pm, 2026 Yoga Workshops: Ahimsa & Yoga Philosophy, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $30. Register at millerbeacharts.org
January 17th, 9:00 pm, DJ Lamont Johnson, 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 17th, 9:00 pm, Freddy Jones Band, 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 18th, 1:00 pm, Miller Beach Garden Club Winter Film series: Farming While Black, Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts, 540 S. Lake Street, Gary. $5 at the door. FYI (219) 885-9114 or millerbeacharts.org
January 18th, Doors open at 6:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition, Hard Rock Live, Hard Rock Casino, 5400 West 29th Ave. (I 80-94@Burr), Gary. 21 and older. All reserved seating. Tickets start at $58.20. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
**** 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
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.
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 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 15th, 7:15 pm, Marcus Monroe, The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $22-$37. FYI (773) 697-3830 or www.thedentheatre.com
January 15th & 16th, 7:30 pm, January 17th, 3:00 & 7:30 pm, The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H: A Beautifully Gruesome Production, 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 16th, 7:00 pm, Trippie Redd & Friends at The Forge, 22 W. Cass Street, Joliet. $84.12-$125.12. FYI www.ticketweb.com
January 16th, 8:00 pm, ARMNHMR, The Salt Shed Indoors, 1357 N. Elston, Chicago. Tickets start at $54. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 16th through 18th, Cubs Con 2026, Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 N. Water Street, Chicago. Details TBA. FYI Cubs.com/Convention.
January 17th, 9:00 - 11:00 am, Pilates at the Auditorium (First Time Event), Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. One-hour mat Pilates class led by renowned Nationally Certified Personal Trainer and Published Author Lauren Moreno. $80.10. FYI www.axs.com
**** January 17th, 2:00 pm, Kids Meet the Music, featuring D-Composed String Ensemble, Harris Theatre for Music & Dance, 205 E. Randolph, Chicago. Children 4 - 11. Everyone MUST have a ticket, even children under 4. $5. FYI 312.334.7777 or harristheaterchicago.org
January 17th, 8:00 pm, Brian Regan, The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago. Tickets start at $58. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 17th, 8:00 pm, SmoothChicago presents Michael Manson: Bring the Funk, Soul & Jazz to Chicago with Special Guest Kevin Whalum, Loew's O'Hare Hotel, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. $49.95-$89.95. FYI https://smoothchicago.com/
January 17th, 8:00 pm, Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular Birthday Edition, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena, Aurora. $30.50 – $70.50 (when purchased in person). FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/
January 18th, 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
January 18th, 3:00 pm, Chicago Opera Theatre presents Discovery Concert: In America's Embrace. Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan, Chicago. $25-$65. FYI chicagooperatheater.org/
January 18th, 3:00 pm, The Music Institute of Chicago presents 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration Concert, Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Avenue, Evanston. Free. FYI musicinst.org.
January 18th, 3:00 pm, Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra presents Appalachian Spring, Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 West Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. FYI elmhurstsymphony.org
January 18th & 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 18th, 7:00 pm, A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE WITH JERRY SEINFELD, Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd, Aurora. $96-$446. VIP Pre-Show Gala $801. FYI https://events.paramountaurora.com/online/mapSelect.asp
January 18th, 7:30 pm, Jam Presents Save Ferris, Park West, 322 W. Armitage, Chicago. FYI www.axs.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.
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.
Now Playing in Michigan:
Now Playing in Wisconsin:
Now Playing Elsewhere:
January 15th, 8:00 pm ET, Stavros Halkias, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa, 5223 North Orient Road, Tampa, FL. 21 & over. Tickets start at $40. FYI www.ticketmaster.com
January 16th, 7:30 pm PT, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/
January 18th, 2:00 pm, DAPHNE IN CONCERT, Conductor: David Afkham, House Debut, Miles Mykkanen. Seattle Opera, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA. FYI https://www.seattleopera.org/performances-events/daphne-in-concert/
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