Cook County Entertainment
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Spotlight: Marriott revives ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ while Metropolis stages a concert version of ‘Oliver!’Jan 12, 2026 10:41 am - This week’s theater openings include Marriott’s revival of “Little Shop of Horrors,” Metropolis Performing Arts Centre’s concert version of “Oliver!,” Goodman Theatre’s showcase of in-progress plays and the eighth Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival.
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Award-winning folk singer Joe Jencks raising funds for Elgin PADS at Jan. 16 concertJan 11, 2026 7:23 pm - Award-winning folk singer-songwriter Joe Jencks will perform a benefit concert for PADS of Elgin on Jan. 16, with 100% of donations going directly to PADS' efforts to provide shelter and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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‘Winter Lights at Central Park’ concludes a record-breaking seasonJan 09, 2026 5:25 pm - The "Winter Lights at Central Park" event welcomed over 70,500 visitors for its inclusive and accessible holiday light display. It raised over $7,500 in donations for the People's Resource Center and the Oak Brook Park District Foundation.
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‘Tall mugs of beer’: Fatpour Tap Works wooing Mount ProspectJan 09, 2026 8:20 am - Downtown Mount Prospect could soon welcome a new player on its tavern scene south of the Metra station — with a novel twist.
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Live music, tours and more highlight WinterFest at Volo Bog State Natural AreaJan 08, 2026 9:55 am - Live music and more will be featured at WinterFest from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11 at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside.
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Free fun at Frosty Fest at Viking Park in GurneeJan 08, 2026 9:51 am - Frosty Fest will held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee.
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Elmhurst History Museum’s ‘Snapshots in Time’ to take you on a 250-year journeyJan 07, 2026 7:37 pm - Elmhurst History Museum Executive Director Dave Oberg will present a lecture titled "Snapshots in Time: 250 Years of Elmhurst History" on Jan. 11 to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Young musicians to shine at Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s Concerto CompetitionJan 07, 2026 5:40 pm - On Jan. 25, the Sinfonietta Bel Canto is hosting the Finalists Concert of its annual Concerto Competition for young musicians. Also on the program will be a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary with works by African American composers.
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New art exhibit at Des Plaines Public LibraryJan 07, 2026 3:55 pm - The Des Plaines Art Guild’s latest exhibition at the Des Plaines Public Library features the work of eight members instead of just one as usual.
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Immanuel Lutheran in East Dundee next stop on annual pipe organ tourJan 06, 2026 11:16 pm - The next two stops on the 2025-26 Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour will feature performances at Immanuel Lutheran Church in East Dundee on Jan. 11 and Immanuel United Church of Christ in Streamwood on Jan. 18.