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❄️ Your guide to January in Chicago
January 2, 2026 · — Emmi Mack
Hey Chicago! We made it! It’s officially 2026! Last year was rough for many Chicagoans, but we stuck together. Now, we’re looking forward to a new year full of community events. Today’s podcast covers the ones we’re most excited for in January. Let’s start strong … and go Bears!
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What To Do
Friday, Jan. 2
- 🎤 Show & Tell for Grown-Ups! | The International Museum of Surgical Science | Streeterville
- 📷 “Fugue” opens | Perspective Gallery | Evanston
- 🎶 Umphrey's McGee with Andy Frasco & The U.N. | The Salt Shed | Goose Island
- 🎤 Correy Bell | The Comedy Bar | Streeterville
- ☕️ Hot Chocolate and Chill (for teens) | Chicago Bee Branch | Bronzeville
- 🎥 "Serial Mom" | Music Box Theatre | Southport Corridor
Saturday, Jan. 3
- 🏀 “Space Jam” Laugh-Along, Live! | Stars & Garters | Wrigleyville
- 📖 Genealogy 101 | Newberry Library | River North
- 🤓 Hyde Park Trivia fundraiser | Woodlawn Tap | Hyde Park
- ☃️ Jack Frost Holiday Pop-Up final day | 170 N. Green St. | Fulton Market
- 🎤 DeffJam - Celebrating the Life of Ryan Deffet | Thalia Hall | Pilsen
- 🎶 House Music is Home | Sound Bar | River North
- 💻 Powerpoint Night Live! | The Lincoln Lodge | Logan Square
Sunday, Jan. 4
- ❄️ Winter Wonderfest final day | Navy Pier
- 🍻 Kolsch Service | Salt Shed Pub | Goose Island
- 💃 Kick-Off Party (Open House) | Dance On Broadway | Lakeview
- 🎄 Carols Sing Along | St. Michael | Old Town
- 🫖 Tea Time at the Tip Top Tap | Warwick Allerton | Magnificent Mile
- 🍹 Yoga on the Courts + Cocktails | The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club | Wicker Park
Catch ya next week! We’ll be back on our daily schedule.
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