Things to do Jan. 19-25: Disney on Ice, Winterfests, Branford Marsalis and more

Disney on Ice Presents “Magic in the Stars” brings beloved Disney characters to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena before moving to the United Center next week. This is just one of the many entertaining options happening this weekend.

Ongoing

“Downton Abbey — The Exhibition”: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through March 31 at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. See never-before-seen elements from the show, including original costumes, production-used props and exclusive footage from “Downton Abbey.” $27-$64. downtonexhibition.com.

Rosemont’s Chicago Wolves Ice Rink: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 28 at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Free admission. Bring skates or rent skates on-site for $8. ParkwayBankPark.com.

Cantigny Winterfest: 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 31 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ice skate at the new rink and get food and drink at the Oak Lodge. Skating: $7. Skate rental: $3. Parking: $5. cantigny.org.

Starts before Friday

Disney on Ice Presents “Magic in the Stars”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19; and 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20-21, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Experience the magic of “Frozen 2” on ice with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and Kristoff. Tickets start at $20. rosemont.com/allstate.

Brett Goldstein, The Second Best Night of Your Life: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Brett Goldstein, co-executive producer, writer and star of “Ted Lasso,” performs. For ages 15 and older. $79-$149. chicagotheatre.com.

Friday, Jan. 19

Concerto Competition Honors Concert: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, in the Edman Memorial Chapel at Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College Concerto Competition-winning musicians perform on keyboard, winds and percussion, strings and voice. (630) 752-5099. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Winter Beach Bash: 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at FitNation Gurnee, 1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee. A night of beach-themed activities, prizes and more at an 87-degree indoor pool. Includes light snacks and drinks. $10 for residents, $12 for nonresidents, free for kids younger than 3. All attendees must register. gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The Christian Dillingham Jazz Quartet will perform. A conversation with the artists will follow at 8:15 p.m. General admission $35, student $15. gortoncenter.org.

Makaya McCraven, with special guest Meshell Ndegeocello: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Drummer and Chicagoan Makaya McCraven is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Meshell Ndegeocello. $35-$150. cso.org.

Morat, "Si Ayer Fuera Hoy": 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, and 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Latin music band Morat will perform on their tour for the "Si Ayer Fuera Hoy" album. $37.50-$247.50. rosemont.com.

Puddles Pity Party: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A 7-foot sad clown performs operatic interpretations of popular songs. $27-$37. geneseetheatre.com.

Steve Perry Birthday Bash with Recaptured, A Tribute to Journey: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrate Steve Perry's birthday and the music of Journey. $29-$39. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, Jan. 20

In Search of Eagles: 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the McHenry Dam, Algonquin Dam, Carpentersville Dam and Lake Geneva Dam. Join representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry County Audubon in the search for eagles. Free. mccdistrict.org.

DeKalb County WinterFest: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Natural Resources Education Center, 11750 IL-72, Genoa. Free nature-related educational and recreational activities, including a bird-viewing window, a family hike, presentations about migratory cranes in northern Illinois, crafts, face painting, an outdoor scavenger hunt and a live bird program. Free, donations accepted. (815) 784-2000 or go.illinois.edu/WinterFest2024.

Wedding Showcase: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. One-on-one consultations with wedding vendors, including photographers, florists and more. Free. napersettlement.org/232/Wedding-Showcase.

The Three Evils Listening Session and Forum: 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Waukegan Public Library, 128 N. County St., Waukegan. Join Black Abolition Movement 4the Mind in honoring and celebrating Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with The Three Evils Listening Session and Forum. Free. waukeganpl.org.

Palatine Winterfest: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 1200 E. Twin Lake Drive, Palatine. The Free Spirit Siberian sled dog team will be performing sled demonstrations. Plus, pony rides, fire pit, s'mores, vendors and more. Winter-themed food and drinks for purchase. $7 for residents, $9 for nonresidents. saltcreekpd.com.

Jazz Combo Concert: 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Jazz Program students work with guest artist Sharel Cassity. $20 for general admission, $10 for students, free for MYAC students. Free. givebutter.com/januaryjazzband.

Music With A Misson: 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at First Congregational UCC Naperville, 25 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Haven Trio creates a bond with their audience through an intimate expression of contemporary chamber music. Free. loveandjustice.org.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, in the Arts & Entertainment District, 2001 Belvedere Road, Waukegan. The monthly celebration features art exhibits, musicians and performances. Free. artwauk.com.

Artemis Singers presents “Embracing the Night”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Euclid Avenue Methodist Church, 405 S. Euclid Ave., Oak Park. Artemis Singers, Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus, will present a concert of choral and popular music about finding inner strength. Suggested donation: $25 for adults, $20 for students, free for kids 12 and younger. artemissingers.org.

Folsom Prison Blues: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Step back in time to the legendary 1968 Johnny Cash show at Folsom Prison. $42-$62. rialtosquare.com.

Picosa Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton. Picosa, a Chicago-based ensemble of flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano and the composer-in-residence, perform a re-imagined traditional classical music concert. (630) 752-5010 or wheaton.edu.

Deacon Blues, An All-Star Tribute to Steely Dan: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Deacon Blues re-creates the music of Steely Dan with 13 musicians on stage. $19. arcadalive.com.

Night Spice and Marina City with Muted Color and Grayson DeWolfe: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. For ages 17 and older. $18-$180. thaliahallchicago.com.

Rachel Baiman & Lillie Mae: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Musicians Rachel Baiman and Lillie Mae will perform. $15-$25. evanstonspace.com.

Sunday, Jan. 21

Wheeling Park District Winterfest: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Horizon Park, 385 Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Activities (weather permitting) include snow sculpting, penguin egg hunt, ice skating, a dog sled demo team and more. Free. wheelingparkdistrict.com.

Andy Pratt Trio: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Andy Pratt Trio presents songs from the American Songbook, including tunes from Burt Bacharach, George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and Rodgers and Hart. Free. Register online at glenviewpl.org or call (847) 729-7500.

Community Music Programs: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook. Charlie Brown (keyboard and vocals) and Harry Binford (acoustic guitar) perform songs of the Delta and early Chicago blues. Brown will tell stories about the legendary blues artists and their songs. For ages 8 and older. $15. Reservations are required at lizzadromuseum.org.

Jazz Big Band: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at 28 Mile Distilling Company, 454 Sheridan Road, Highwood. Midwest Young Artists Conservatory Jazz Program students work with guest artist Sharel Cassity. $20 general admission, $10 students, free for MYAC students. givebutter.com.

Avalon String Quartet: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. $20-$25. woodstockoperahouse.com.

EDE3 Presents “Whodunit? A Dance Mystery Performance”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. When a precious jewel goes missing, it's up to two detectives to solve the case in this spirited dance mystery. Free. skokielibrary.info.

Lucas & Arthur Jussen: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The piano duo of Dutch brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen's Symphony Center recital debut features works by Mozart, Schubert and Kulenty, capped off with Stravinsky’s two-piano version of "The Rite of Spring." $29-$125. cso.org.

“Music’s Future”: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. The Fox Valley Orchestra and Orchestra Chorus' 2023 Youth Concerto Competition winners and Collegiate Voice Competition winners perform with the orchestra and chorus. $12-$20. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra Presents “Celebration of the Dance”: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. Works by Bach and Lully celebrate Baroque music based on the dance. Attend a pre-concert lecture by Assistant Conductor Eli Chen before the concert. $35-$45. elmhurstsymphony.org.

George Michael Reborn: 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute to the late George Michael & Wham! starring Robert Bartko. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.

Varo String Quartet: 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. Hear works by Shostakovich, Debussy, Shaw and Hyla. Free. Advance registration is required; northbrook.info.

Monday, Jan. 22

Amanda Gardier presents music inspired by the films of Wes Anderson: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Alto saxophonist and band leader Amanda Gardier juxtaposes the calmness of lush harmonies and cyclical melodies with the intensity of complex rhythms and fiery improvisation. $15-$25. evanstonspace.com.

Travis Scott Utopia Tour Presents Circus Maximus: 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Travis Scott's world tour, inspired by his record-breaking album "Utopia." $57.50-$247.50. unitedcenter.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 23

ETSH Honors Recital: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Recital by some of Evanston Township High School’s best student musicians, selected from a large field of soloists and ensembles. Free. (847) 424-7130 or eths.k12.il.us.

An Evening of Brazilian Jazz: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Second Church of Christ Scientist, 2715 Hurd Ave., Evanston. Guitarist Donovan Mixon will explore the rhythms of Brazilian jazz, featuring a quintet with artistic roots in South America and homes in Chicago. Free; donations appreciated. donovanmixon.com/index.html.

Branford Marsalis: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The NEA Jazz Master, Grammy Award winner and Tony Award nominee saxophonist will perform. $42-$100. northshorecenter.org.

Kevin Drew (of Broken Social Scene): 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The co-founder of indie-rock collective Broken Social Scene will perform music from his third solo album, "Aging." $25-$30. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts: 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist Chicago, 55 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Saxophonist Richard Brasseale and pianist Lillia Woolschlager perform music by Richard Brasseale, Fernande DeCruck, William Grant Still and Astor Piazzolla. Free. classicalmusicchicago.org.

Warren Zevon Birthday Bash: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Androgynous Mustache returns to pay tribute to American songwriter Warren Zevon. $15. evanstonspace.com.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Music on Tap: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Alter Brewing Company, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 213, Downers Grove. Free. fb.me/e/3zWlWAIkc.

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival, “Tears By The River”: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Logan Center for the Arts Performance Hall, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. A free performance blending traditional Kenyan puppetry, artistry and vocals tells the classic folktale about the brave monkey called Libendi. Followed by a question-and-answer session. Free. eventvesta.com/events/56623/t/tickets.

“Sparks Fly” Taylor Swift Tribute Concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A live show paying tribute to the song catalog of Taylor Swift. $24.50; VIP meet-and-greet add $30. classiccinemas.com/sparks.

38 Special: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. The band will perform their hits from over four decades of music. $45-$89. rialtosquare.com.

Faculty Artists: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton. Pianist Daniel Paul Horn, violinist Soh-Hyun Altino and cellist Leonardo Altino present works by American composers Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber and Richard Danielpour. $17.70; $11.80 for students. (630) 752-5099 or tickets.wheaton.edu.

The Cactus Blossoms: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The Minneapolis duo performs works from their new album, “One Day.” $18-$25. evanstonspace.com.

On stage

"Hamilton": 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through Jan. 28 at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton. $70-$500. broadwayinchicago.com.

37th Annual Young Playwrights Festival: 7 p.m. Fridays and 2:30 and 7 p.m Saturdays through Jan. 28 at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen St., Chicago. Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents four new plays by Chicago teens that explore bias across time and space. $30 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. pegasustheatrechicago.org.

Fillet of Solo Festival: 7 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Jan. 19-21, at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., and South of The Border, 1416 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. A celebration of Chicago's premiere storytelling and live lit scene, featuring a dozen storytelling collectives and numerous solo artists. $12 for single tickets; $60 for a festival pass. lifelinetheatre.com.

Winter Dance RSO Festival: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, at the Logan Center for the Arts, Theater East, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. A collaboration between the TAPS Dance Program and UChicago student-run dance groups will host a series of dance performances, including Tap That! on Jan. 19 and Ankara Magic on Jan. 20. Free. cli.re/55872-winter-dance-rso-festival.

“Grey Gardens”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 19-20, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, at the Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. The hilarious and heartbreaking story of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ eccentric and upper-class aunt and cousin, Big Edie Bouvier Beale and “Little Edie Beale.” $25-$35. bignoise.org/greygardens.

“Selling Kabul”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 25 through Feb. 25, at North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. After serving as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, Taroon spends his days in hiding and must choose between staying concealed or risking his life to see his newborn child. $39-$59. northlight.org/events/selling-kabul.

“Mother Courage and Her Children”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, now through Feb. 24, at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St., Chicago. Wartime virtues become fatal in this stark music-filled play. $15-$30; Thursdays have two-for-one admission. trapdoortheatre.com/mother-courage-and-her-children.

“Cinderella”: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, and other times and dates, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Gioachino Rossini's opera of the classic fairytale, sung in Italian with projected English subtitles. Tickets start at $39 and vary by day. lyricopera.org/cinderella.

Chicago Kids Company Presents “Little Red Riding Hood”: Various times and dates Jan. 24 through March 8 at the Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. A one-hour musical based on the original fairy tale. $18. chicagokidscompany.com/littlered.

Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”: Various times and dates through Sunday, Jan. 25, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Porchlight’s 29th season launches with a 90th anniversary production of the Porter classic. $20-$69. porchlightmusictheatre.org/Anything-Goes.