Happy 2023!! Yes, it's raining outside, but snow and sun will be here soon! Kick off this New Year with college basketball (go 'Cats!), live music, exciting new performances and more! Looking for ways to stay engaged this January? We've got you covered with the best spots for happy hour, hot cocoa and the hottest new movie releases! Read on below to discover what's happening on Chicago's North Shore this month. | |
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Wildcats Basketball
Wildcats Basketball
2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston
There’s a lot of excitement for Northwestern basketball! With five home games of Men’s Big Ten Basketball: including Illinois (1/4), Rutgers (1/11), Wisconsin (1/21) and Minnesota (1/28). There are also some excellent Women’s Basketball matches! All games take place in the beautifully renovated Welsh-Ryan Arena.
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Elvis and More!
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts
9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
Attention Elvis fans, you’re in for a real treat! Come toast Elvis Presley’s 88th birthday with the annual Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular concert that celebrates the era-by-era musical career of the King (Saturday, January 7). Also, this month, it’s the hilarious political satire of DC’s Reflecting Fools (1/27-1/29).
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The Best of Live Theater
From critically acclaimed dramas and hilarious comedies to upbeat musicals and family-friendly fare, there’s something for everyone including The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (now through 1/29) at the Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre, Andy Warhol in Iran (1/19-2/19) at the Northlight Theatre, and Blood Wedding (1/27-2/5) at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts.
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Cheers!
Beer, bourbon and whiskey lovers unite! It’s the Happiest Hour. The North Shore is home to several breweries and distilleries that look forward to welcoming you including Temperance Beer Co. and FEW Spirits (in Evanston), Sketchbook Brewing Co. and Take Flight Spirits (both in Skokie), Hangar Two by Tangled Roots (in Glenview) and the recently opened District Brew Yards (in Wheeling). Gather your friends for a drink or two!
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Let's Go to the Movies!
The weather outside is…..making us think it is time to see movies on the big screen at one of our local movie theaters! Great options of some favorites and newly opened movie theaters. Whatever your favorite movie genre is, there are several North Shore movie theaters to choose from, many of which offer comfy reclining seats and delicious dining options!
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It's Hot Chocolate Weather!
It may be cold outside, but you’ll be toasty and warm with a cup of hot chocolate! Do you like it plain? What about adding marshmallows, whipped cream, caramel or cinnamon? Maybe some peanut butter or Nutella? However you like your hot cocoa, there are plenty of North Shore coffee shops, bakeries and restaurants ready to warm you up!
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