It's the first weekend of the new year and whether you're still in the mood for holiday and winter fun or you want a different vibe, you can find it in Chicago this weekend...
DuSable Museum open its new Paris in Black exhibition today (Saturday), exploring the global story of Black resilience and creativity through the inspiring journeys of the many Black artists, writers, performers, and intellectuals who found freedom and transformation in Paris.
If you're in the mood to try out a new restaurant, today (Saturday) is the grand opening of Mitchell & Michaels Plat Du Jour Restaurant in Homewood, offering soul food cuisine and live performances. The festivities begin at 2pm. (see flyer below for more info)
Catch the hit musical Sister Act at Drury Lane Theater through January 11th.
Enjoy Motown Gems: Saluting the Music of Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, and Aretha Franklin presented tonight by Abigail Riccards & Friends from 7:30-11pm at Winter’s Jazz Club on McClurg Court.
Surround yourself with the warmth of holiday flowers like poinsettias and other favorites at Garfield Park Conservatory's Winter Flower Show, open through tomorrow. Admission is free for Chicago residents.
And enjoy the final days of Navy Pier's Winter WonderFest today (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) from 10am-10pm... you'll stay warm with their winter activities like ice skating, bumper cars and a zero-gravity experience, all indoors!
Looking ahead to next week:
Robert Glasper takes over City Winery Chicago all week long with two shows each night from Monday, January 5th through Friday, January 9th.
Whatever you choose, have fun and don’t let me EVER hear you say you don’t have anything to do!