5 Things to Do: Jan. 20-22

Cleveland Orchestra

This weekend, Kohl Children’s Museum, Winnetka Community House and The Art Institute of Chicago are all hosting events the entire family will love. Plus, there’s a new improv show in town and an acclaimed orchestra returns to Chicago.

[takeaction]

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland at Kohl Children's Museum
Photo courtesy of Kohl Children’s Museum.

Jan. 20
Glenview

There’s a lot to do at Kohl Children’s Museum on Friday. In addition to Winter Wonderland, which will feature kiddie train rides through the museum’s outdoor light display, a children’s music concert with the Dreamtree Shakers, crafts and more, the museum’s newest exhibit, “Children’s China,” will open. Learn more about the exhibit here.

Family Bingo Night

Winnetka Community House's Family Bingo Night
Image courtesy of Winnetka Community House.

Jan. 20
Winnetka

The Winnetka Community House is hosting this fun family event that’s open to all ages. Enjoy drinks and popcorn while you play to win prizes.

“Shamilton”

"Shamilton" at Apollo Theater
Photo courtesy of Apollo Theater.

Begins Jan. 20
Chicago

The producers of “Baby Wants Candy” have a new hit: “Shamilton.” Inspired by the Broadway hit “Hamilton,” this 75-minute improvised musical with center around a celebrity or historic figure chosen by the audience.

The Artist’s Studio: Chinese New Year

Art Institute of Chicago: Chinese New Year crafts
Courtesy of the Art Institute of Chicago

Jan. 20-22
Chicago

The Art Institute of Chicago will host this free program for kids, who will create a mixed media collage for Chinese New Year.

The Cleveland Orchestra

The Cleveland Orchestra
The Cleveland Orchestra and Music Director Franz Welser-Möst (Photo by Roger Mastroianni.)

Jan. 21
Chicago

The Cleveland Orchestra, which the New York Times has called “the best in America,” will return to the Symphony Center with a program that includes Beethoven’s Eighth and Sibelius’ Second Symphony

Bonus

  • Wilmette Public Library has announced their 2017 One Book, Everybody Reads selection: “Mischling” by Affinity Konar. Konar will speak about her book on May 7, but start reading the book now and learn more about the program here. Make It Better is a proud partner of this event.

MIB   Who We Are       NFP Support       Magazine       Programs       Donate    

X