Things to Do in Skokie, IL

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• World Ballet Company: Swan Lake

  Friday, October 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• AJ McLean

  Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• Terrific Twos

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Adult-Tot Ninja Warriors

  Sep 24 – Oct 29, 2026 · 4:15 PM

  Oakton Community Center (OAK), 4701 Oakton St, IL

  $95–$169

• Tools for a Calmer You

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Mini Ninja Warriors

  Sep 24 – Dec 17, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Oakton Community Center (OAK), 4701 Oakton St, IL

  $71–$508

• Family Lotería

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Acting Workout Sessions

  Sep 24 – Mar 4, 2027 · 6:15 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood St, Skokie, IL

  $10–$13

• Head East

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $75–$102.18

  Genres: rock

• Nefesh Mountain

  Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $64–$89.70

  Genres: country/folk, jazz/blues

• International Snack Down

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Beyond the Gate featuring Cate Le Bon and Horsegirl

  Sep 25 – Sep 26, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Bohemian Nat'l Cemetery (Outside), 3969 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL

  $58.20

  Genres: country/folk, rock

• Introductory Calligraphy Workshop

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Japanese American Service Committee, 5700 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL

  $25–$35

• Family Campout at Emily Oaks

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie, IL

  $36

• Folk Songs & S'mores Campfire

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $7

• Don McLean

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $104–$138.86

  Genres: country/folk, pop, rock

• The Front Page

  Sep 25 – Oct 25, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, IL

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• The Wellermen

  Friday, September 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $71–$204

  Genres: country/folk

• Hiking Club: Turnbull/McDonald Woods

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 9:30 AM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $14–$18

• Natural Indigo Dyeing

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $25

• Gross Science: Odors!

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 1:30 PM

  4000 West Pratt Avenue, Lincolnwood, IL

  Free

• Labor and AI: Developing Future-Proof AI Skills

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Teen Scenes

  Sep 26 – Oct 4, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St Skokie, IL (847) 929-7400, IL

  $141

• Edible Expressions: Explore Culinary Art + Candle Making

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  3414 W. Foster Ave, Chicago, IL

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• Princess Ball

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  Devonshire Cultural Center 4400 Greenwood St Skokie, IL (847) 929-7400, IL

  $15–$31

• Jimmie Allen

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $105–$341.55

  Genres: country/folk

• Gromkie

  Saturday, September 26, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Skokie Farmers' Market 2026 Season

  Sep 27 – Feb 14, 2027 · 7:30 AM

  Village Green, 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  $25

• Des Plaines River Canoe Trip

  Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 8:00 AM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $60

• Teen Mental Health First Aid

  Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 12:00 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Blue Plant Magic

  Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $25

• Music of the Baroque: Mozarts Summit

  Sunday, September 27, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $9–$125

  Genres: classical

• Unplugged Club

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Book Character Fiesta

  Monday, September 28, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Sales Vantage Referral Group

  Sep 29 – Mar 16, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  7800 Lincoln Ave, Skokie, IL

  $40

• Sphero Robot Racing

  Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• 40 Fingers

  Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $71–$204

  Genres: pop

• Reed Timmer

  Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Leonid & Friends: 2 Shows

  Saturday, October 3, 2026 · All day

  8501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $78–$204

• Old Orchard Vintage & Artisan Market

  Oct 3 – Oct 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Color Relationships 101

  Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Leonid & Friends

  Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• Young Steinway Concert

  Oct 4 – Nov 1, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• The Wedding Singer Musical

  Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Riverside Players, 2401 S. DesPlaines Ave, North Riverside, IL

  $15–$25

• Bilingual Spanish-English Storytime

  Oct 6 – Oct 10, 2026 · Start times 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Storybook Corner

  Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 10:30 AM

  4701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  $7–$8

• Ghostbusters In Concert

  Oct 7 – Oct 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $78–$235

  Genres: classical

• Babiy Yar Commemoration

  Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 4:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Music Theater Works Presents Escape to Margaritaville

  Oct 8 – Nov 1, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Natural Art

  Friday, October 9, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $55

• Face 2 Face

  Saturday, October 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• jBaby Torah Tots

  Oct 11 – Feb 7, 2027 · 9:30 AM

  Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W Dempster St, Skokie, IL

  $75

• Babies and Tots Storytime Outdoors

  Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Libranimals Launch Party

  Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Third Coast Symphony: Rhapsody in Blue & World Premiere

  Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  North Shore Center for Performing Arts Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $14–$44.25

  Genres: classical

• Outdoor Discovery Day

  Monday, October 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM

  Emily Oaks Nature Center, IL

  $45

• 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Storytime

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Adventure Club for Homeschoolers

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · Start times 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Celebrate CJE

  Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 5:30 PM

  9501 Skokie Boulevard, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, IL

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• Men Building Connections

  Wednesday, October 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  3033 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL

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• Video Game Coding

  Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Books and Beats

  Friday, October 16, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  5215 Oakton Street, IL

  Free

• Super Mario Craft

  Friday, October 16, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Feast at Da Funny

  Friday, October 16, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

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• Family Storytime

  Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Toad the Wet Sprocket

  Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, country/folk

• Music of the Baroque: Vivaldi & Beyond

  Sunday, October 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: classical

• Music Monday

  Monday, October 19, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Parent-Tot Yoga

  Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · 10:30 AM

  4701 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  $7

• Clay Calaveras

  Oct 20 – Oct 22, 2026 · 6:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• jBaby Wiggles and Giggles Horwich

  Oct 21 – Dec 16, 2026 · 9:15 AM

  Bernard Horwich JCC, 3003 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL

  $48

• La Diosa

  Friday, October 23, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: pop

• Maria Bamford

  Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Bill Blagg

  Oct 25 – Oct 26, 2026 · Start times 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• KAIA String Quartet

  Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

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• Lions on Jeeps

  Sunday, October 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Spooktacular Family Craft

  Monday, October 26, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

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• Vitamin String Quartet

  Monday, October 26, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: pop

• Gather and Give Back: Assemble Cancer Care Packages

  Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  My Go-To Place, 5120 Galitz Street, Skokie, IL

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• One-on-One Studio Help

  Oct 28 – Nov 11, 2026 · Start times 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

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• Cinderella by The United European Ballet Company

  Thursday, October 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• The Sinatra Experience with Dave Halston

  Friday, October 30, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Haunted Heritage Cemetery Walk

  Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM

  8530 Harms Rd., Skokie, IL

  $15

• Halloween Party at My Gym Skokie

  Saturday, October 31, 2026 · 5:00 PM

  My Gym Skokie, 9179 Gross Point Rd, IL

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• Giordano Dance Chicago Presents Untamed Passion

  Nov 6 – Nov 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $35–$70

• Loom Weaving with Pooja Pittie

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 1:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• Sons of Chicago

  Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• Yarn Crafting

  Oct 12 – Nov 9, 2026 · 4:30 PM

  5215 Oakton St, Skokie, IL

  Free

• All The World

  Nov 11 – Dec 20, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, IL

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• Next Page Productions Presents: Pete the Cat

  Nov 12 – Dec 11, 2026 · Start times 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Bored Teachers

  Friday, November 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Turkey Bowl at Eugene Field

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 10:00 AM

  Field (Eugene) Park 5100 N. Ridgeway Ave. Chicago, IL

  $5

• Little Feat

  Saturday, November 14, 2026 · 8:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $217

  Genres: hip-hop/r&b, jazz/blues

• The Opal Trio

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  5215 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL

  Free

• David Cross

  Sunday, November 15, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Keb' Mo'

  Monday, November 16, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Fran Lebowitz

  Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• The Last Waltz Tribute

  Thursday, November 19, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• Gravity & Other Myths

  Friday, November 20, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Jefferson Park Sunday Market Winter Series

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · All day

  Copernicus/Gateway, 4216 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

  Free

• Music of the Baroque: Bach's Mass in B Minor

  Sunday, November 22, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: classical

• Third Coast Symphony: The 007 Days of Christmas

  Sunday, November 29, 2026 · 3:00 PM

  North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie, 9501 Skokie Blvd., IL

  $14–$44.25

  Genres: classical

• A Celtic Christmas

  Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

  $128

• Stella Cole: Christmas Dreaming

  Wednesday, December 2, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker

  Dec 4 – Dec 5, 2026 · Start times 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Cannoli, Latkes, and Guilt

  Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Matisyahu

  Monday, December 7, 2026 · Start times 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock

• Camila Fernandez

  Tuesday, December 8, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: pop

• Music Theater Works Presents Hairspray

  Dec 17 – Dec 19, 2026 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• Huey and the News Tribute

  Thursday, December 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• Network Now Breakfast

  Dec 18 – Jan 15, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  The DoubleTree by Hilton, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $25–$30

• Chris White's A Charlie Brown Christmas

  Friday, December 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: jazz/blues

• West Side Story

  Dec 20 – Jan 2, 2027 · All day

  9501 North Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL

  $129

• Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular

  Thursday, January 7, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: rock, pop

• The Four C Notes

  Thursday, January 21, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: pop

• Journeyman

  Saturday, January 30, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts , 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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• The American Five

  Feb 3 – Mar 14, 2027 · Start times 2:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Northlight Theatre, 9501 Skokie Boulevard, IL

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• Chicago Auto Show

  Feb 13 – Feb 21, 2027 · All day

  McCormick Place, Chicago, IL

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• Coffee and Connections Breakfast

  Feb 19 – Mar 19, 2027 · 8:00 AM

  The DoubleTree by Hilton, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL

  $25–$30

• Puppetry Basics Workshop

  Tuesday, March 2, 2027 · 9:00 AM

  Western Illinois University, 4055 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL

  $125–$150

• Ultimate Johnny Cash

  Tuesday, March 9, 2027 · 7:30 PM

  George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center, 9501 Skokie Blvd, IL

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  Genres: country/folk

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