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Things to do Jan. 24-30: Norge Winter Ski Jump Tournament, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and more

Starts Before Friday

Cool Cluster Dog Show: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 22-26, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Dog show presented by the Kenosha Kennel Club, Park Shore Kennel Club and Chain O’ Lakes Kennel Club. Free admission; parking is $10. cool-cluster.com.

Chicagoland Fishing Expo: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 23-24; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Fishing and outdoor sport show with vendors, seminars, activities and more. $15, $5 for kids 6-11, free for kids 5 and younger. chicagoland.sportshows.com.

Disney On Ice presents “Let's Dance!”: 7 p.m. Thursday, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 23-26 and Feb. 6-9 (no 7 p.m. show Feb. 9), at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Featuring songs and stories from Disney’s animated favorites on ice. $18.75-$140. rosemont.com/allstate.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [ABRIDGED]”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 through Feb. 16, and 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 29 and Feb. 12; and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, at the Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. An irreverent romp that travels at lightning speed through the Bard’s works. Tickets start at $30. oillamptheater.org.

Friday, Jan. 24

Buffalo Creek Brewing's Alpine Fest happens Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, in Long Grove. Courtesy of Buffalo Creek Brewing

Alpine Fest at Buffalo Creek Brewing: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. Freshly brewed beer, fire pits, games such as a Stein-holding contest, live music by Alpine Thunder, and traditional German fare including giant pretzels, cheese Rosti, footlong Frankfurters and Bratwurst and more. Free admission. buffalocreekbrewing.com.

38th Young Playwrights Festival: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Chicago Dramatists, 798 N. Aberdeen, Chicago. Three world premiere plays penned by Chicago High School playwrights that delve into the world of relationships and connections from family to past love to superheroes. $30, $25 for seniors, $15 for students. PegasusTheatreChicago.org.

Cabaret in the Commons presents Jeannie Tanner & Stacy McMichael: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Local music professionals Jeannie Tanner and Stacy McMichael perform music in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Free-will donations requested. gccucc.org.

Evening of Folk Music Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. James St., Geneva. February Sky features traditional singer and Celtic guitarist Phil Cooper with songwriter and singer Susan Urban. Free. uusg.org.

Bienen School of Music 28th Annual Winter Chamber Music Festival: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall at Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston. Featuring the Dudok Quartet Friday and the Miró Quartet Sunday. $15-$40. visitchicagonorthshore.com.

“Jekyll and Hyde” in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 24-25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Madden Theater, North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. A concert presentation of the musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of an epic struggle between good and evil. $32-$37. BrightSideTheatre.com.

Michelle Cann, piano: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Cann’s program highlights the musical contributions of The Women of Chicago’s Black Renaissance, featuring piano works by Florence Price, Margaret Bonds, Hazel Scott, Betty Jackson King and Nora Holt. $12-$43. chicagopresents.uchicago.edu.

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Jazz featuring Wynton Marsalis. Tickets start at $75. cso.org.

Mariachi Herencia de México “La Nueva Generación Tour”: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A night of Mexican music and culture with the two-time Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble that pushes the boundaries of traditional mariachi music. $15-$34. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Serial Killers With Dr. Scott Bonn: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Hear Doc Bonn’s unique, chilling insights on some of the most well-known murderers and the curious fascination with serial killers and true crime. $24-$49. rialtosquare.com.

Saturday, Jan. 25

Dance to China: Lunar New Year Celebration: 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Vernon Area Public Library, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Welcome the Year of the Snake with dance performances from China’s different regions and cultural groups. Presented by Angela Tam, founding Artistic Director of Yin He Dance. Free. Registration required. vapld.info.

Norge Annual Winter Ski Jump Tournament: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. Ski-jumping competition featuring Junior Small Hills and Junior National Qualifier — K70 on Saturday and the U.S. Cup Competition — K70 and Long Standing Jump on Sunday. Plus, food, beverages and more. $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. norgeskiclub.org.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take place Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25-26, at the Now Arena in Hoffman Estates. AP, 2014

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire: 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Now Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Watch favorite toy trucks come to life including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, HW 5-Alarm, Bone Shaker, Bigfoot, Gunkster and introducing Skelesaurus. $25-$70. nowarena.com.

Lunar New Year kickoff event: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Fashion Outlets of Chicago, 5220 Fashion Outlets Way, Rosemont. Ring in the Year of the Snake in the Food Court with a variety of games and activities including lantern crafting, dumpling making, Chinese calligraphy, Chopstick Challenge and more. Cultural performances presented by Huaxing Arts Group will take place from 2-2:30 p.m. featuring Kung Fu, Gu Zheng, Chinese yo-yo, a children’s choir and a dance program. Free admission. fashionoutletsofchicago.com.

2025 Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival: 2:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Welcome To The Farm, 15 W. Illinois St., Chicago. Sample 20 whiskeys including craft, small-batch and world-class varieties, learn from whiskey ambassadors and more. Tickets start at $16 at eventbrite.com.

Ben Heppner Concerto Competition Honors Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Featuring the winners of the Concerto Competition. $5.90-$11.80. wheaton.edu.

The Elixir of Love” by Gaetano Donizetti: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A romantic comedy opera by Donizetti about a young villager who seeks a love potion from a traveling quack doctor to win the heart of the town’s wealthy owner. The opera is sung in Italian with English subtitles. $67, $65 for seniors. atthemac.org.

Marlon Wayans will perform his “Wild Child Tour” Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet. AP, 2022

Marlon Wayans’ “Wild Child Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Actor, producer, comedian, writer and film director Marlon Wayans performs. $45-$125. rialtosquare.com.

Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cellist Matthew Agnew will perform Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto No. 1 in a program that includes Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique.” $20-$65. elginsymphony.org.

Southern Soul Celebration: Blues for the Soul: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Featuring Nellie “Tiger” Travis, Joe Barr and Theo Huff and The Platinum Band. $12-$33. logancenter.uchicago.edu.

Sunday, Jan. 26

Farmers Market+ at The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at The Dole, 401 Country Club Road, Crystal Lake. Features over 50 farmers, food purveyors and artisans, and live music, food trucks, a kids’ entrepreneur booth and more. Free admission. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Meet with wedding vendors Sunday, Jan. 26, during the Gurnee Mills & Windy City Wedding Show at Gurnee Mills. Courtesy of Fred Fox Studios

Gurnee Mills & Windy City Wedding Show: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Meet with over 50 wedding professionals and watch a designer fashion show. Free admission. Get tickets at eventbrite.com.

Distant Worlds — Music from “Final Fantasy”: 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Maestro Arnie Roth will lead a full symphony orchestra and chorus performing scores from “Final Fantasy XVI” and “Final Fantasy XIV.” $49-$189. cso.org.

Elvis Presley Tribute Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Elvis Tribute Artist Hugo Colin performs a collection of Elvis’ earliest recordings including gospel, ballads, rockabilly and greatest hits. Free. ippl.info.

Hurdy-gurdy Lecture and Recital: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Mary Vanhoozer returns with a lecture-recital program of live hurdy-gurdy music. Hear French and English songs and see dances from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, plus visuals. Free. Registration required. eapl.org.

Wilson River Band Concert: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. Free. gpld.org.

Music of the Baroque: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Renowned French conductor Marc Minkowski makes his Music of the Baroque debut with music by Handel, Rameau and Mozart. Tickets start at $48. northshorecenter.org.

Wurtz-Berger Duo: 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. Duo of Alyson Berger on cello and Amy Wurtz on piano. Free. skokielibrary.info.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto will hold its annual Concerto Finalists Competition Sunday, Jan. 26, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. Courtesy of Sinfonietta Bel Canto

Sinfonietta Bel Canto: 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, at Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s annual Concerto Finalists Competition for young musicians. The orchestra will also perform works by Ravel. $8-$25. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

Monday, Jan. 27

“Romeo and Juliet” Lake Zurich High School’s Theatre Preview: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Preview this Shakespeare classic, meet the cast and have a chance to win tickets to their February stage performance. Free. eapl.org.

After Hours Film Society presents “Between the Temples”: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher reenters his life as his new adult bat mitzvah student. Organist David Rhodes lights up the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ 30 minutes before the screening. A discussion will follow the film. $7 for members, $11 for nonmembers. afterhoursfilmsociety.com.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

Groom Organ Series: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at Wheaton College, 501 College Ave., Wheaton. The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents an organ recital featuring Paula Lee Seo. Free. wheaton.edu.

Silent Comedy Film: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. See the 1924 silent comedy “The Speed Spook.” Live accompaniment will be provided by organist Jay Warren. $10. desplainestheatre.com.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

“Beautiful the Carole King Musical”: 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 29 through March 23, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to stardom, from humble beginnings to her status as one of the most celebrated voices in popular music. Tickets start at $69.75. drurylanetheatre.com.

Architecture and Design Film Festival: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 29 through Feb. 2, at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St., Chicago, and the Gene Siskel Film Center, 164 N. State St., Chicago. See stories of creative vision, design innovation and human relationships in architecture across the globe. Tickets start at $15. architecture.org.

McHenry’s Next, Line Dancing at Sideouts Sports Tavern: 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at 3DSideouts, 4018 Roberts Road, Island Lake. Line Dancing, appetizers and more. Free. Register at mchenrychamber.com.

An Evening with Brooke Shields: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Shields will discuss her life and her new memoir, “Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old: Thoughts on Aging as a Woman.” Tickets start at $39.50. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Sunny Beijing Improv Show & Queen Bees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Improv comedy. $15-$35. heynonny.com.

Thursday, Jan. 30

Welcoming of the Groundhog and Trivia: 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Courthouse Center on the Square, 101 N. Johnson St., Woodstock. The Welcoming of Willie the Groundhog marks the official beginning of Woodstock Groundhog Days. After his entrance at Events at Ethereal, Willie will be on hand to help fans answer trivia questions. Free; there will be a cash bar. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Smart at Heart Trivia Fundraiser: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar at Millennium Hall, 11 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Auditorium’s Auxiliary Board hosts a trivia contest supporting Hearts to Art Summer Camp, a performing arts bereavement camp for children who have experienced the death of a parent. $75. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Thursday Night Laughs: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Prairie Center’s stand-up comedy series featuring Jack Baker, Yoni Heisler, Jayson Cross, Dan Cass, Sarah Perry and Mike Maxwell. $20. prairiecenter.org.

Disney On Ice presents “Let's Dance!” at the United Center: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31; and 11 a.m. and 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1-2, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Featuring songs and stories from Disney’s animated favorites on ice. Tickets start at $18. unitedcenter.com.

Bartók Concerto for Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Chicago Symphony Orchestra will perform Strauss’ “Don Juan” and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra. Tickets start at $35. cso.org.

“Native Gardens”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 30 through March 2, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A comedy about neighbors crossing boundaries and mending fences. $44, $42 for seniors. atthemac.org.

“Piaf! The Show”: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The story of the career of singer Edith Piaf through her songs in an original scenography and projections of unpublished images. $68-$88. northshorecenter.org.

Ongoing

Winter Ravinia Farmers Market: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 26 at Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park. Shop for local food, artisan products and sustainable products. Free admission. raviniafarmersmarket.com.

Artful Antics Art Exhibition and Sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, through Feb. 16, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. The work of 75 artists — including photographic images by celebrated artist Marie Karambis — in a whimsical exhibition. Many works depict animals as imagined, pictured and interpreted. All work is available for sale. Free admission. norrisculturalarts.com.

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink: 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Feb. 2 at Millennium Park, 201 E. Randolph St., Chicago. 90-minute sessions. Free, but tickets are required. Skate rentals: $16 Monday through Thursday and $20 Friday through Sunday and holidays. chicago.gov.

It’s All Fun and Games: Historic Toys of Evanston” Exhibition: 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday through Feb. 9 at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. Holiday exhibition celebrating Evanston’s iconic contributions to the toy industry, including Tinkertoys, Operation and Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots. $10, free for members and kids younger than 12. evanstonhistorycenter.org.

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 1, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Harry Potter’s son, Albus, goes on a time-turning adventure. $59.50-$169.50. broadwayinchicago.com.

“Fun Home”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. The moving story of seeing one’s parents through adult eyes, based on Alison Bechdel’s critically acclaimed graphic novel. $20-$85. PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

Glassheart”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Mondays starting Feb. 10, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 23, at the City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. Chicago premiere of a modern-day reimagining of “Beauty and the Beast” by Chicago-based playwright Reina Hardy. $35, $30 for seniors, $12 for students and military. citylit.org/glassheart.

“The Heart Sellers”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 23; plus 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28; no 2 p.m. show Saturday, Jan. 25, and no show Thursday, Jan. 30, at North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Northlight Theatre presents a play about recent Asian immigrants who reminisce about home and the dream of spreading their wings in America. $35-$59. northlight.org.

“Kid Prince and Pablo”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 16, at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago. Hip-hop adaptation of Mark Twain’s “The Prince and the Pauper.” $45. lifelinetheatre.com.

Ice Skating at Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park: Various hours through Sunday, Jan. 26, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Skating is free. Bring skates or rent them on-site for $8. A schedule of ice-skating hours is at parkwaybankpark.com.

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