Photo by Jocelyn Chuang
Spektral Quartet: See January 17 & 18
JANUARY 15
Chicago Latino Film Screening: ‘The Trip 2 (El paseo 2)” When: 6:30 p.m. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. What: John Leguizamo stars as Lucho Calvo, a family man whose dream vacation turns into a nightmare in this hilarious sequel to one of Colombia’s biggest box office hits. FREE.
JANUARY 15 & 22
Dame Myra Hess Concert When: 12:15 p.m. Where: Chicago Cultural Center, 78. E. Washington St. What: Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts feature solo and ensemble performances of classical music that showcase emerging performers. January 15 features Stephen Kim on piano, and January 22 features Christopher Goodpasture, also in piano. FREE.
JANUARY 16
Book Launch Party: “When the Stars Lead to You” by Ronni Davis When: 7 p.m. Where: Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St. What: Ronni Davis in conversation with Rena Barron on her new novel “When the Stars Lead to You.” When Ashton breaks Devon's heart at the end of the most romantic and magical summer ever, she thinks her heart will never heal again. But over the course of the following .
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year, Devon finds herself slowly putting the broken pieces back together. Can she forgive and open her heart to him again? Or are they doomed to repeat history? FREE.
JANUARY 17 & 18
Spektral Quartet When: 8 p.m. Where: Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted St. What: Through the renowned choreography of Mark DeChiazza, this theatrical work expounds on social interactions and power dynamics of many different stripes – and does so as much with our bodies as with our instruments. Featuring “The Space Between” (2019) world premiere by Lisa R. Coons (composer) & Mark DeChiazza (director/choreographer). $10 $30 at steppenwolf.org
JANUARY 17 - 19
2020 Cubs Convention Where: Sheraton Grand Chicago, 301 N. Water St.; Loews Hotel, 455 N. Park Drive What: Annual event featuring autograph signings, player meet and greets, interactive exhibits, new fan experiences, special panels with Cubs players, alumni, coaches and more. All weekend passes are $125; Saturday-only Loews Experience passes are $40; and Sundayonly family experience is $25, all at cubs.com/convention.
JANUARY 18
Healthy Living Expo When: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Where: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park What: FREE admission to the event includes more than 60 vendor booths, health screenings, healthy cooking demonstrations, speaker sessions, free 30-minute workout classes, free tote bag, and a blood drive. FREE parking. RSVP not required, but appreciated at eventbrite.com.
JANUARY 18 & 19
Too Hot to Handel: The Jazz-Gospel Messiah When: Sat 7:30 p.m.; Sun 3 p.m. Where: Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive What: A jazz reinvention of "Handel" with fiery soloists Rodrick Dixon, Alfreda Burke, and Karen Marie Richardson; an orchestra, jazz combo, and 100-person choir under the baton of Suzanne Mallare Acton; and spirited Detroit pianist Alvin Waddles, famous for his jaw-dropping cadenzas. Tickets start at $29 at auditoriumtheatre.org
JANUARY 19 & 20
Chicago Sinfonietta MLK Tribute Concert When: Sun 3 p.m.; Mon 7:30 p.m. Where: Sun Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville; Mon Symphony Center,
220 S. Michigan Ave. What: An eclectic musical program celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Tickets start at $20, children are $10 at chicagosinfonietta.com
JANUARY 20
PUSH Excel Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast When: 8 a.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 E. Wacker Drive What: Rainbow PUSH Coalition hosts its 30th annual breakfast, looking back on the journey from emancipation to educational equity. PUSH Excel strives to be a world leader in promoting educational excellence and equity in funding and allocation of educational resources so that every child is guaranteed an opportunity to receive a quality education. $150 at eventbrite.com Martin Luther King Jr. Faith in Action Assembly When: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Where: Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 2151 W. Washington Blvd. What: This youth and community forum will feature youth from across Chicagoland addressing the issues of our time: U.S. Census, Fair Tax Amendment in Illinois and Just Housing. FREE.
