Hello, 2025! Kick off the New Year with a vibrant mix of live theater debuts, captivating museum exhibits and unbeatable shopping deals. January is packed with opportunities to explore, enjoy and make the most of the season. Read on to discover everything happening this month.

The Magic of Live Theater

NEW SHOWS OPEN IN JANUARY!


There’s never been a shortage of live theater options on the North Shore and this month is no exception! Several new productions debut in January including The Heart Sellers at Northlight Theatre (1/23 – 2/23), Frida…A Self Portrait at Writers Theatre (1/23 – 2/23) and The Complete Work of William Shakespeare Abridged at Oil Lamp Theater (1/24 – 2/16).

 
 
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Resilience - A Sansei Sense of Legacy

NEW EXHIBIT NOW OPEN

Illinois Holocaust Museum | 9603 Woods Dr., Skokie



In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066, which ordered the imprisonment of all Japanese Americans living on the west coast. Resilience - A Sansei Sense of Legacy is an exhibition of eight artists whose work reflects the effect of EO9066 as it resonated from generation to generation. 

 
 
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Newly Engaged? Visit Chevy Chase!

Chevy Chase Country Club can help make your event planning seamless! Call 847-465-2311 to learn more.

 

Northlight Theatre Announces Groundbreaking


After five decades, Northlight Theatre will finally have a home of its own when it breaks ground this March in Downtown Evanston. The 2025-2026 season is expected to be the final season in the theatre’s current home at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie. The anticipated opening of the new 285-seat theatre is Fall 2026. 

 
 
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Clean Sweep

THROUGHOUT JANUARY


Kick off the New Year by treating yourself to amazing bargains during Clean Sweep! From overstock items to seasonal must-haves, January is the perfect time to score incredible deals on the North Shore. Whether you're looking for something special or simply stocking up for next year, you'll find fantastic savings and discounts at dozens of participating stores.  

 
 
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Introducing The Lighthouse Room!

The newest addition to Evanston Corner Bistro’s private dining portfolio, The Lighthouse Room is an ideal destination for a variety of celebrations!

 

Two New Winter Exhibitions

OPENING JANUARY 25

Block Museum, Northwestern University | 40 Arts Circle Dr., Evanston



There are two new exhibitions opening at the Block Museum this month! It Takes a Long Time to Stay Here: Paintings by Jordan Ann Craig runs through April 13 and Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland runs through July 13. Both take place in the Alsdorf Gallery. The museum is free and open to all.  

 
 
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Northwestern Announces 2025 Football Schedule!



The 2025 football season will be here before we know it, so save the dates for the following home games! The first five will be played at Evanston’s Lakefront Medicine Field at Martin Stadium and the last two at Wrigley Field: Western Illinois (9/6), Oregon (9/13), UCLA (9/27), ULM (10/4), Purdue (10/18), Michigan (11/15) and Minnesota (11/22). Currently, Men’s and women’s basketball season is in full swing. Click here to check out the schedule.

 
 
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Holiday Public Skate

THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2025

Skatium Ice Arena, Skokie

Chicago Botanic Garden Lightscape

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe

Willow Hills Lights

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Willow Hill Golf Course, Northbrook

It’s All Fun and Games: Celebrating the Holidays with Historic Toys

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Evanston History Center, Evanston

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Titanic: The Exhibition

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Westfield Old Orchard, Skokie

Every Brilliant Thing

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

Thomas & Friends - Explore the Rails!

THROUGH JANUARY 5, 2025

Kohl Children's Museum, Glenview

Alfonso Ponticelli, Flamenco & Beyond

JANUARY 3, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

An Evening with Christian Lopez and JD Eicher

JANUARY 4, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Family Day

JANUARY 4, 2025

Evanston History Center, Evanston

Evanston Community Winter Indoor Farmer’s Market

JANUARY 4, 2025 - APRIL 5, 2025

Immanuel Lutheran of Evanston

David Bowie Birthday Bash ft. The True Believers

JANUARY 5, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

JANUARY 9, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Rico CD Release Party! Inspired by Santana

JANUARY 10, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Mud Morganfield

JANUARY 11, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

A Celebration of the Songs of Michael Smith

JANUARY 11, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Robert's Yukon Adventure Day

JANUARY 11, 2025

The Grove National Historic Landmarak, Glenview

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Michigan State

JANUARY 12, 2025

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Skokie Farmers Market Winter Market on Main

JANUARY 12, 2025 - APRIL 27, 2025

4051 Main St., Skokie

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Maryland

JANUARY 16, 2025

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Jonas Friddle

JANUARY 18, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Wheeling Park District - Winterfest

JANUARY 19, 2025

Horizon Park, Wheeling

January Free Day - Indigenous Artist Market Pop-Up

JANUARY 20, 2025

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian, Evanston

Let's Talk: Remembering MLK

JANUARY 20, 2025

Skokie Heritage Museum, Skokie

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Indiana

JANUARY 22, 2025

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Warren Zevon Birthday Bash

JANUARY 23, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Frida...A Self Portrait

JANUARY 23, 2025 - FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Writers Theatre, Glencoe

The Heart Sellers

JANUARY 23, 2025 - FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Northlight Theatre, Skokie

Judith Owen ft. The Callers

JANUARY 24, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged

JANUARY 24, 2025 - FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Oil Lamp Theater, Glenview

Light the Night

JANUARY 25, 2025

Thomas Eddy Tallmadge Park, Evanston

Jordan Ann Craig

JANUARY 25, 2025 - APRIL 6, 2025

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland

JANUARY 25, 2025 - JULY 13, 2025

Block Museum of Art, Northwestern University, Evanston

Music of the Baroque: Minkowski Conducts

JANUARY 26, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Benny Green

JANUARY 26, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

Glorious Gillson Park: The History of Wilmette’s Premier Lakefront Park and Harbor

JANUARY 26, 2025

Wilmette Historical Museum, Wilmette

MDM - Evanston Lunar New Year Celebration

JANUARY 26, 2025

Pink and Tan, Evanston

Mondavi Wine Dinner

JANUARY 28, 2025

The Barn Steakhouse, Evanston

Northwestern University Men's Basketball vs Rutgers

JANUARY 29, 2025

Welsh-Ryan Arena, Northwestern University, Evanston

Albert Lee

JANUARY 30, 2025

Evanston SPACE, Evanston

The Rat Pack is Back

JANUARY 31, 2025

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, Skokie

Resilience - A Sansei Sense of Legacy

THROUGH JUNE 1, 2025

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie

Shtetl in the Sun Andy Sweet’s South Beach 1977-1980

THROUGH JUNE 1, 2025

Illinois Holocaust Museum, Skokie


 
 
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