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Chicago Polar Bear Club Polar Plunge: See January 25
JANUARY 23
First Bites Bash When: 6-9 p.m. Where: Field Museum, 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive What: Celebrate the city’s acclaimed culinary scene at the official kick-off event for Chicago Restaurant Week, featuring bites from more than 70 of Chicago’s most celebrated chefs. Guests can enjoy tastings from top Chicago restaurants, plus wine, beer, and spirits. This year’s event will feature Host Chef Thai Dang and Host Mixologist Danielle Dang of the James Beard Award-nominated HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen. $125 at choosechicago.com (VIP tickets available with full-sized beverages and an exclusive lounge for $175).
JAN 23 - FEB 29
Evil Dead The Musical: The HD Tour When: Tues - Sat 7:30 p.m. Where: Greenhouse Theatre, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave. What: "Evil Dead The Musical" takes all the elements of the cult classic films “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead 2,” and “Army of Darkness” and combines them for one of the craziest, funniest, and bloodiest theatrical experiences of all time. Five college students go to an abandoned cabin in the woods and accidentally unleash an evil force that turns them all into demons. Is it scary? No! Is it gory? No.
This is a pure comedy start to finish. With a combination of blood, jokes, cheesy effects, and really awesome musical numbers, “Evil Dead The Musical” is unlike any live show you’ve ever seen. $30-$35 at evildeadtickets.com
JANUARY 23 - 26
Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo When: Thurs & Fri 12 - 8 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Sun 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive N, Schaumburg What: Plan all of your outdoor adventures in one convenient stop. Check out a 5,000 gallon fish dank, a fishing simulator, a boat yard, a bird watching seminar and more! $13 at chicagoland.sportshows.com
BEGINNING JAN 23
‘The Allied Race to Victory’ When: Mon 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Tues - Thurs 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Fri & Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun 12 - 4 p.m. Where: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, 104 S. Michigan Ave. What: Focusing on the air, land, and sea actions of the United States Army, Army Air Forces, Marine Corps, and Navy, the new exhibit will provide an overview of the battles and actions that led to the Allied victory in Europe and the Pacific in WWII with documents, oral histories, photos and video from
collections donated by those who fought the battles. These personal items lend an intimate and firsthand account to the efforts and sacrifices of millions of American servicemembers. The closing date of this exhibit is TBD. Included with $5 museum admission fee.
JANUARY 24 & 25
SoxFest When: Fri 4 - 10 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Where: McCormick Place West, 2301 S. Indiana Ave. What: The 28th annual fan event is the unofficial start for the 2020 Chicago White Sox season, providing opportunities for autographs, photos and unique experiences with past, current and future stars of the Chicago White Sox. José Abreu, Tim Anderson, Lucas Giolito, Yasmani Grandal, Eloy Jiménez, and Yoán Moncada headline a list of 15 current White Sox players scheduled to appear. Friday $45 ($10 children age 3-14) at whitesox. com/soxfest. Saturday-only and two-day passes sold out. Chicago Danztheatre’s Stories of Chicago When: 7 p.m. Where: Ebenezer Lutheran Church Auditorium, 1650 W. Foster Ave. What: Stories of Chicago highlights the socio-political limitations and cyclical systemic oppression that people of color experience by exploring the
Civil Rights movement, migration and heritage, and acknowledging the influence of white privilege on a broad and local scale. Featuring performance works by Dance Loop Chicago, South Chicago Dance Center, and Re:Dance. $25 at the door or $19 in advance at danztheatre.org
JAN 24 - FEB 9
Chicago Restaurant Week When & Where: Various What: During Chicago Restaurant Week, diners can enjoy special prix fixe menus at more than 400 restaurants throughout Chicago and nearby suburbs. These multi-course meals are $24 for brunch or lunch, and $36 and/or $48 for dinner (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity). For a full list of participating restaurants, visit choosechicago.com
JANUARY 25
Uchi-Con When: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Where: Ida Noyes Hall, 1212 E. 59th St. What: Anime festival featuring gaming, cinema, and Asian culture with vendors, speakers, panels, workshops, and a cosplay contest at 1:30 p.m. FREE. Mac & Cheese Crawl When: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Where: Starting at Moe’s Cantina River North, 155 W. Kenzie St. What: Hot servings of mac &
