Updated: February 19, 2013 12:58PM

STAGE

“Born Yesterday”

Presented by Big Noise Theatre Company Jan. 18-Feb. 3 at the Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays (no matinee on Jan. 19); and 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; $23 seniors and students. Call (847) 604-0275 or visit www.bignoise.org.

Chicago Theatre Week

Tickets for the inaugural Chicago Theatre Week, a collaborative initiative between the League of Chicago Theatres and Choose Chicago, are on sale at www.chicagotheatreweek.com. More than 75 city and suburban productions will feature special events and ticket deals (priced at $15 and $30, fees excluded) for performances Feb. 12-17. The week will also feature talk backs with artists, drink specials and hotel and restaurant discounts. More information about Theatre Week is available at www.chicagotheatreweek.com and a comprehensive list of the Chicago productions is online at www. chicagoplays.com.

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Jan. 19, 7 p.m.: “Desdemona: A Play About A Handkerchief,” Paula Vogel’s comic deconstruction of Shakespeare’s tragedy. $20.

“Little Shop of Horrors”

Presented by the Teen Ensemble through Jan. 21 at Youth Company Chicago Studios, 5340 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. $17; $12 ages 17 and under. Call (312) 324-3700 or visit www.youthcompanychicago.org.

“My Fair Lady”

Presented at 8 p.m. Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2; and 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northwestern University’s Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. $25; $20 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.nudolphinshow.org.

“One Night Stand: Creating a Play in a Day”

A one-night screening broadcast at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to local movie theaters including Niles 12, 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles; and Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston. The film follows comedic actors, writers, composers and directors as they are given 24 hours to create, rehearse and perform four short musicals at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. Tickets available now at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

“Race”

Staged reading of David Mamet’s drama, 2 p.m. Jan. 21 in Northwestern University’s Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Free admission; advance reservations recommended. Visit www.tic.northwestern.edu or call (847) 491-7282.

“Ten: A World Premiere”

The annual free presentation of 10 world-premiere 10-minute plays, through Jan. 20 at The Gift Theatre, 4802 N. Milwaukee Ave. (Jefferson Park), Chicago. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Call (773) 283-7071.

“The Whipping Man”

Presented by Northlight Theatre Jan. 18-Feb. 24 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Three men reunite in the aftermath of the Civil War — a Jewish Confederate soldier and two former slaves who were raised in his household. $25-$72; $25-$54 for previews, Jan. 18-24. Student tickets $15, subject to availability. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org. Salon Series, for deeper insight into the play, led by Northwestern University professor E. Patrick Johnson at 6:15 p.m. Jan. 30. Free, but reservations are required at (847) 679-9501, ext. 3605.

“A Woman Killed With Kindness”

Shakespeare Project of Chicago presents a theatrical reading of Thomas Heywood’s drama at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton St., Niles. Call (847) 663-6405 or visit www.nileslibrary.org.

CLASSICAL

Baroque Band

The period instrument orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program features recorder soloist Piers Adams in works by Vivaldi, Albinoni and Telemann. $35; $30 seniors; $15 students. Visit www.baroqueband.org.

Chicago a cappella

Presenting “Spirit/Breath/Voice,” 8 p.m. Feb. 15 in the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $35 for preferred seating, $28 for general admission, $22 seniors; $12 students. Call (773) 281-7820 or see www.chicagoacappella.org.

Chicago Duo Piano Winter Mini-Fest

Presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-2 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students. Visit www.chicagoduopianofestival.org or call (847) 905-1500, ext. 108.

Chicago Philharmonic Chamber Players

Presenting “Café Music” at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 205 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Tickets in advance are $15; $10 seniors. At the door, $20; $15 seniors. Free admission for students. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra

Performs Brahms’ Second Symphony and other works, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northside College Preparatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago. $20; $15 seniors and students. Call (312) 409-5670 or visit www.lsso.org.

Music of the Baroque

“Mozart Celebration,” with Jane Glover, conductor, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $27-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Music Institute of Chicago

Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 905-1500. www.musicinst.org. Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.: Pacifica Quartet performs works by Smetana and Beethoven. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students.

The Newberry Consort

Presenting “My Heart’s in the Highlands: Songs & Poems of Robbie Burns,” 3 p.m. Jan. 27 at Northwestern University’s Lutkin Hall, 700 University Place, Evanston. $32 in advance; $35 at the door. Visit www.newberryconsort.org or call (773) 669-7335.

Northshore Concert Band

Presenting “Cultural Fusion,” a program of American and Japanese music, 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $18; $13 seniors; $7 students. Call (847) 432-2263 or visit www.northshoreband.org.

Northwest Symphony Orchestra

Presenting “Trumpet Fantasy” at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Theatre for the Performing Arts at Maine West High School, 1755 S. Wolf Road, Des Plaines. The program includes Bizet-Hunsberger’s “Carmen Fantasia”; David Otts’ Symphony No. 5; and Brahms’ “Tragic Overture.” Pre-concert commentary by Carolyn Paulin at 2:30 p.m. $20; $15 seniors; $10 students. Children under age 14 admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Visit www.northwestsymphony.org.

Park Ridge Civic Orchestra

Presenting “From a Farewell to a Kiss,” 2:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. The program includes works by Haydn, Hindemith and Cole Porter, with soloists Peter van de Graaff, baritone, and Kathleen van de Graaff, soprano. $25; $20 students and seniors. Visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org or call (847) 692-PRCO.

Robinson Recital Series

Violinist Megan Bauer and pianist Kingsley Day perform works by Beethoven, Brahms and Prokofiev at 3 p.m. Jan. 27 in the First Congregational Church of Evanston’s Church House, 1417 Hinman Ave. $10. Visit www.firstchurchevanston.org.

Skokie Valley Symphony Orchestra

Presenting “The American Symphonists” at 3 p.m. Feb. 10 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The program includes works by Ives, Prokofiev and Schuman. $30-$41. Free pre-concert discussion at 1:45 p.m. Visit www.svso.org.

Winter Chamber Music Festival

Presented from through Jan. 31 at Northwestern University’s Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Call (847) 467-4000 or visit www.pickstaiger.org. Jan. 18: The chamber orchestra A Far Cry performs works by Golijov, Arvo Part, Biber and Walton. $24; $10 students. Jan. 20: The Calder Quartet performs works by Andrew Norman, Ravel and Bartok. $22; $10 students. Jan. 25: The Escher String Quartet performs works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Beethoven. $22; $10 students. Jan. 27: Bienen School faculty and guests perform works by Saint-Saens, Prokofiev and Schumann. $20; $10 students. Jan. 31: Violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and the New Century Chamber Orchestra perform works by Mendelssohn, William Bolcom, Villa-Lobos and Strauss. $30; $10 students.

Youth Choral Theater of Chicago

Presenting “Wishes and Wings,” 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $16-$21; $9-$13 for children 12 and under. Visit www.youthchoraltheater.org.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Feb. 14, 8 p.m.: Ricardo Arjona (Latin). $21-$150. Feb. 17, 5 p.m.: Nam Jin (world music). $50-$100. March 8, 8 p.m.: One Night of Queen. $30-$45.

Allstate Arena

6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. March 28, 7:30 p.m.: Green Day with Best Coast. $27.50, $52. April 6: Maroon 5 with special guests Neon Trees and Owl City.

Artemis Singers

Chicago’s lesbian feminist chorus will present “Many Voices Create the Song: Artemis Singers in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Ethical Humanist Society, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Visit www.artemissingers.org.

Evanston Jazz Festival

Held Feb. 9 at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. The festival is an all-day event focusing on educating high school and middle school jazz students and showcasing their talents. Daytime events are open to the public at no charge. The evening performance begins at 7:30 p.m. with a set from ETHS’s Jazz Ensemble, followed by The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, with special guests jazz trumpeters Randy Brecker and Art Davis. $20; $15 for students and seniors. For tickets, call (847) 424-7878 or visit www.ethsjazz.com.

InterContinental Chicago O’Hare Hotel

Montrose Room, 5300 N. River Road, Rosemont. (847) 544-5300. www.montroseroom.com. Jan. 18, 8:30 p.m.: The Young Rapscallions. $12; $25 meet & greet. Jan. 19, 7 p.m., and Jan. 20, 10:30 a.m.: Jazz saxophonist Gerald Albright. The brunch jazz show on Sunday will be hosted by SmoothChicago.com’s Rick O’Dell. Saturday tickets are $49-$69; Sunday brunch tickets are $24.95.

Jazz in January

At 8 p.m. Jan. 18-19 at Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave., Park Ridge. Kent Wehman and an ensemble of Bruce Nelson, Mike Levin, Tim Seisser and Neal Wehman will play jazz classics by Charlie Parker, Pat Metheny and W. C. Handy. Friday is Family Night with tickets for children and students at $10 and adult tickets $30 in advance, $35 at the door. All tickets for Saturday’s performance are $30 in advance, $35 at the door. Call (847) 823-3164.

Lincolnwood Public Library

4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 20, 2 p.m.: Live@Lincolnwood presents The Legacy Girls singing hits from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration

Featuring the Brotherhood Chorale of the Apostolic Church of God and William Warfield Memorial Scholarship recipients, 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The program includes traditional and contemporary gospel and jazz arrangements. $10 suggested contribution supports the William Warfield Memorial Scholarship Fund. Visit www.musicinst.org.

Mullen’s Bar & Grill

8313 W. Lawrence Ave., Norridge. (708) 452-3190. Jan. 22, 7-10 p.m.: Jazz Community Big Band plays the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and others, with guest vocalist Ava Logan. No cover.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.: An Acoustic Evening with Matisyahu. $35, $45, $55. Feb. 8, 8 p.m.: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy 20th Anniversary Tour. $47, $53. Feb. 26, 8 p.m.: The Pink Floyd Experience. $48, $56, $62. March 7, 8 p.m.: Indigo Girls with The Shadowboxers. $52, $62.

Oakton Community College

Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. (847) 635-1900. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.: “Jazzin’ Around,” presented by Oakton music faculty members and the Niles West High School Jazz Band. $5; $3 students and seniors.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Jan. 17, 7:30 p.m.: Kelly Joe Phelps (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 18, 8 p.m.: Booker T Jones (blues/rock). $28-$68. Jan. 19, 8 p.m.: Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater (blues). $15/$18. Jan. 20, 3 p.m.: “Songs of a Catholic Childhood,” a show from Jamie O’Reilly and Michael Smith. $18/$20. Jan. 20, 7 p.m.: Aoife O’Donovan and Gabe Kahane, backed by Casey Foubert. $12/$15. Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m.: Jeffrey Cohen with Jeff Libman, $10/$12. Jan. 25, 8 p.m.: Kelly Hogan (country). $14/$16. Jan. 26, 7 p.m.: The Jill & Julia Show. $18-$38. Jan. 27, 7 p.m.: Sixpence None the Richer (pop/rock). $22/$25. Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m.: Albert Lee (country/rock). $17/$20. Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m.: An Acoustic Evening with Lucinda Williams, featuring Doug Pettibone (country/blues). $35-$85. Feb. 1, 8 p.m.: Shawn Colvin with Meg Hutchinson (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 2, 8 p.m.: Shawn Colvin with Matt the Electrician (folk). $38-$78. Feb. 6, 7:30 p.m.: Chicago Farmer CD release show with Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts (folk). $10/$12. Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.: Tift Merritt (folk). $22/$25. Feb. 8, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Judy Collins (folk). $40-$85. Feb. 10, 7 p.m.: Buckwheat Zydeco, $28/$30. Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m.: Joe Robinson (jazz/blues). $10/$12. Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.: The Del Moroccos (rockabilly/R&B). $12/$15. Feb. 15, 7 p.m.: James Lee Stanely in The Studios at SPACE (folk). $20. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: Andy McKee, $22-$42. Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.: An Acoustic Evening with Martin Sexton, $32-$68. Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.: New Orleans Suspects (rock/funk/blues). $18/$20. Feb. 22, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Suzanne Vega (folk). $28-$60. Feb. 24, 7 p.m.: Red Baraat (funk). $15/$18. Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Commander Cody (country/rock). $17-$30. March 2, 7 p.m.: Sons of the Never Wrong (folk). $15-35. March 15, 7 p.m.: Cherish The Ladies (Irish folk). $28-$58. March 22, 7 p.m.: Karla Bonoff, $15-$35. April 3, 7:30 p.m.: Hey Marseilles (folk). $10-$18. April 5, 7 p.m.: Carrie Rodriguez (folk/Americana). $15-$27. April 6, 7 p.m.: Ellis Paul (folk). $15-$35. April 6, 10 p.m.: That 1 Guy (experimental). $12-$22. April 20, 7 p.m.: Tom Paxton (folk). $20-$40.

ART GALLERIES

DoubleTree Hotel

9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Through February: Simply Chicago Art hosts “Life and the City,” paintings by Gary Bradley.

Oakton Community College

Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. (847) 635-2633. www.oakton.edu/museum. Gallery hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. Through Jan. 25: “Nuances of Landscape: Paintings by Mary Porterfield and Nina Weiss.”

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Seeking cast members

Auditions for Oakton Community College’s production of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” will be held 6-9 p.m. Jan. 17-18 in the school’s Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. The director is seeking 10 women, ages 20s-50s, to play men and seven men, ages 20s-50s, to portray women. Bring a piece to sing and music for an accompanist. Also, prepare a contemporary comedic monologue (up to two minutes in length) and be ready to read from the script. Monologues need not be memorized. Production dates are Feb. 28-March 10.

Call for artists

Amdur Productions, an art festival production company, has issued its annual call for artists. Artists can apply online at www.amdurproductions.com. Late applications will be accepted through Jan. 18 for an additional processing fee. Festivals include: Barrington Art Festival, May 25-26; Promenade of Art Arlington Heights, June 8-9; The Art Center’s Festival of Fine Craft, Highland Park, June 22-23; Chicago Botanic Garden Art Festival, Glencoe, July 5-7; Buffalo Grove Invitational Art Festival, July 13-14; North Shore Festival of Art, Skokie, July 27-28; Glencoe Festival of Art, Aug. 3-4; Art at the Glen Town Center, Glenview, Aug. 10-11; Lincolnshire Art Festival, Aug. 17-18; Port Clinton Art Festival, Highland Park, Aug. 24-25; Downtown Downers Grove Art Festival, Sept. 7-8; Highwood Last Call Starving Artist Art Fair, Sept. 21-22; The Inside Show, Highland Park, Nov. 22-24.

Perspective Group and Photography Gallery

1310-1/2B Chicago Ave., Evanston, is seeking entries for its third annual juried exhibition of photography, LENS 2013. All subject matter and photographic processes are welcome. One artist will be awarded a featured exhibition at Perspective, and a $200 stipend. The first runner-up will receive a $150 stipend, and the second runner-up will receive a $100 stipend. Nonrefundable entry fee for submitting up to five images is $40. Deadline for entries is Jan. 20. Visit www.perspectivegallery.org/lens-2013.

Singer auditions

Auditions for the Park Ridge Chorale’s spring concert featuring music from the Civil War will be held 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28 at the Park Ridge Non-Profit Center, 720 Garden St., Park Ridge. The concert will be at 7 p.m. April 13. Call (847) 823-3958 or visit www.parkridgechorale.com.

Rising Stars Theatre Co.

Holding auditions for “The Wizard of Oz” Jan. 26-27 at 2559 N. Sayre, Chicago. Seeking a large cast of children ages 8 and up, teens and adults. Children 8-12 years old audition 9-11 a.m. Saturday; teens and adults, noon-2 p.m. Saturday and 2-6 p.m. Sunday. No appointment needed. All roles open. No pay. Teens and adults prepare 32 bars of an uptempo song; bring sheet music in proper key. Be prepared to dance and possibly read from the script. Children will be taught a song and simple dance steps. Performance dates are April 20-May 5. Visit www.risingstarschicago.com or call (773) 736-2490.

Playwriting competition

Oakton Community College’s Play On festival seeks submissions of original one-act scripts (10 pages or less) from community college students in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. E-mail scripts as a Word document to katet@oakton.edu by April 5. Include a cover page listing name, phone number, mailing and e-mail address, and school name. Only one submission permitted per student.

BENEFITS

“LawPocalypse Now”

The Chicago Bar Association’s 89th annual Holiday Spirits Revue lampoons celebrities in politics, sports, and show business at 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Oakton Community College’s Footlik Theater, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Tickets are $50, and include a reception and post-performance party. Proceeds benefit student scholarships at the college. For reservations, call (847) 635-1893.

BOOKS & POETRY

Mount Prospect Public Library

10 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. (847) 253-5675. Jan. 18-20: Mount Prospect Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale. Friday is Friends Members Only night, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; $5 memberships available at the door. General public sale 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday.

CHILD’S PLAY

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. Jan. 19-20, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: Get the Sillies Out! $23-$73.

Allstate Arena

6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. Jan. 23-24, 7 p.m.; Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Jan. 26-27, 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Disney On Ice: Rockin’ Ever After. $26-$75.

Lincolnwood Public Library

4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Feb. 4, 3:30 p.m.: “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”

“Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs”

Presented by Chicago Kids Company Theatre for Children through Feb. 27 at the Stahl Family Theater, located inside St. Patrick’s High School, 5900 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $12. Call (773) 205-9600 or visit www.chicagokidscompany.com.

COMEDY

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Through Jan. 26, 9 p.m. Saturdays: “Holy Bouncing Boobies! A Batman Burlesque.” 18 and over. $35. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.: “The Meshuganas,” a standup comedy revue featuring Hollie Himmelman and Steve Himmelman. $22.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. www.northshorecenter.org. (847) 673-6300. Jan. 24-27: The Capitol Steps present political satire. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; 8 p.m. Friday; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $45.50-$49.50.

Perla Cafe

1813 Dempster St., Evanston. (847) 424-1382. Jan. 19, 7-8:30 p.m.: “An Evening of Comedy & Spoken Word,” with author and comedian Debbie Sue Goodman and friends. No cover.

Zanies Comedy Club

5437 Park Place, Rosemont. http://rosemont.zanies.com. Showtimes at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Two-item food/beverage minimum. Jan. 18, 8 p.m., and Jan. 19, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Paul Reiser. $30. Jan. 23-26: Larry Reeb. Jan. 30-31: April Macie.

DANCE

Akoo Theatre at Rosemont

5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information about the theater, visit www.rosemonttheatre.com. March 2, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Lord of the Dance. $24.50-$59.50.

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre

7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie. www.gorillatango.com. (773) 598-4549. Through Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Fridays: “TapMan: Origin,” featuring Chicago tap dancer Tristan Bruns in a stage adaptation of his TapMan variety character. $15.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Feb. 16, 8 p.m.: Thodos Dance Chicago. $36, $46.

Leikarringen Heimhug Norwegian Folk Dancers

Meet weekly, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, at Norwood Crossing, 6016 N. Nina, Chicago. New members, age 16 and older, welcome. No dance experience needed, just interest in Scandinavian folk dance. Call (847) 823-7596 or e-mail kronmo815@gmail.com; or (847) 692-6616 or karlp57@aol.com.

Line dancing

For all ages, held from 7-10 p.m. every Tuesday at the White Eagle Banquet Hall, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Beginner lessons are at 7:30 p.m. and new dance or review at 8 p.m. Admission: $7; $5 for ages 17 and under. Call (847) 965-6353 or e-mail at somedaydd@att.net.

FILM

Lincolnwood Public Library

4000 W. Pratt Ave. (847) 677-5277. www.lincolnwoodlibrary.org. Jan. 18, 1 p.m.: “Trouble with the Curve.” Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m.: “Sleepwalk With Me.” Jan. 24, 1 p.m.: Cinematic Classics — “Modern Times.” Jan. 25, 1 p.m.: “Samsara.” Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.: “To Rome With Love.” Jan. 31, 1 p.m.: Cinematic Classics — “The Big Sleep.” Feb. 1, 1 p.m.: “Looper.”

“A Night with Nicholas Sparks’ Safe Haven: Filmmakers, Author and Stars Bring the Book to Life”

Screened at 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at select movie theaters nationwide, including Niles 12, 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles; and Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston. The event, broadcast live from Burbank, Calif., will feature author Nicholas Sparks in a discussion about the cinematic adaptation of his best-selling novel, Safe Haven. Tickets available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Jan. 24, 2 p.m.: International Film Series features “A Separation” (Persian), rated PG-13. Jan. 26, 2 p.m.: Saturday Family Movie features “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” rated PG.

Northwest Chicago Film Society

Classic Film Series is held at 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted, at the Portage Theater, 4050 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Admission is $5. Visit www.northwestchicagofilmsociety.org. Jan. 21: “Gunman’s Walk” (1958). Jan. 23: “Breaking Away” (1979). Jan. 30: “The Flying Ace” (1926), with live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. Feb. 6: “Lilith,” starring Warren Beatty (1964). Feb. 13: “Dracula” (1931 Spanish version). Feb. 18: “Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia” (1974). Feb. 20: “The Third Degree” (1926). Feb. 27: “Hold Back the Dawn” (1941). March 6: “Good Morning” (1959). March 13: “Flaming Star” (1960). March 18: “Park Row” (1952). March 20: “Only Angels Have Wings” (1939). March 27: “City of Fear” (1959). April 3: “Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall” (1924), starring Mary Pickford. The screening will be introduced by Pickford expert Christel Schmidt, who will host a book signing afterwards. Features live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren. April 10: “The Bigamist” (1953). April 15: “City Streets” (1931). April 17: “This Island Earth” (1955). April 24: “Convoy” (1978).

Percolator Films

Screening the documentary “Beneath the Blindfold” at 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at the Jewish Reconstructionist Synagogue, 303 Dodge Ave., Evanston. Post-screening discussion with Rabbi Brant Rosen and filmmakers Kathy Berger and Ines Somme. $10. Visit www.percolatorfilms.org.

“RiffTrax Live” cinema series

“The Best of RiffTrax Live: ‘Manos’ The Hands of Fate,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, and “The Best of RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space,” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, at local movie theaters, including Niles 12, 301 Golf Mill Center, Niles; and Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston. Tickets available at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.

LECTURES

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Jan. 29, 7 p.m.: Lyric Opera Lecture Series features “La Boheme” by Puccini.

ORGANIZATIONS

International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 43

Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 in the South Conference Room at Saint Francis Hospital, 355 Ridge Ave., Evanston. The club welcomes prospective members who are interested in magic, as well as magicians of all skill levels. Guests $5 which can be applied to membership. Call Robert K. Miller (847) 272-3850; or visit http://ring43.org.

Skokie Photographic Society

Meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Village Hall, 5127 Oakton St., Skokie. All levels of photographic skill are welcome. Call (847) 677-8324 for information.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Film Incubator Program

Gorilla Tango’s Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie, offers a six-week workshop where youth ages 7-13, in tandem with professional filmmakers, create a short film, working on all aspects of the production including writing, directing, acting and crew. At the end of the term movies are premiered at the Skokie Theatre as a free event for family and friends. Cost is $380 per six-week session. Sessions begin Jan. 24, Jan. 26, March 14 and March 16. Register at www.gorillatango.com.

Niles Public Library

6960 Oakton St., Niles. (847) 663-6405. www.nileslibrary.org. Jan. 17, 7 p.m.: Niles Songwriters group invites area songwriters to bring original songs to share and receive feedback.

Skokie Art Guild

Offering figure drawing workshops from 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays at the Devonshire Cultural Center, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie. Live models; no instructor. Fee per session is $20; $12 for members. Call Steve Gal, (847) 673-4450, or visit www.skokieartguild.org.

ET CETERA

Allstate Arena

6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000. For information, visit www.allstatearena.com. Parking is $20, cash only. March 8, 7:30 p.m.: Stars on Ice “Now & Then” Tour, with Dorothy Hamill, Kurt Browning, Ekaterina Gordeeva and others. $25-$85.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. Feb. 9, 7 p.m.: The Magic of Bill Blagg. $28, $34.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m.: “Dr. Strangelove,” a staged reading featuring Tim Kazurinsky, Randy Craig, Gary Houston and Warren Leming. $15/$18.

MUSEUMS

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. (847) 967-4889. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Admission: $12; $8 for students and senior citizens; $6 for children ages 5-11. Special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Jan. 27, 1:30-3 p.m.: Remembrance and Beyond: In Recognition of the International Day of Holocaust Remembrance. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Feb. 3-April 21: “Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, The Guts to Fight for It.” Created by the Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte, N.C., the exhibit traces the saga of Reverend J.A. De Laine and the citizens of Clarendon County, S.C., who brought a pivotal law suit challenging racial segregation in public schools. Feb. 3, 1 p.m.: Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura S. Washington interviews members of the De Laine family. Free with museum admission. Reservations required. Feb. 10, 1:30 p.m.: “Cello Compositions of Richard Stöhr, Persecuted Composer.” Cellist Stefan Koch, Lansing (Michigan) Symphony member, accompanied by pianist Robert Conway, will perform the rarely heard cello works of Richard Stöhr, who taught at the Vienna Academy of Music from 1901 until 1938, when he was forced by the Nazis to resign and emigrate. Free with museum admission. Reservations required.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

3001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Free admission for Mitchell Museum members and tribal members; and on the first Friday of every month. Admission includes all exhibits and events, unless stated otherwise. Through March 10: “Changing Views of American Indian Fine Art.” Through Aug. 25: “The War of 1812: Fighting for Their Homeland.” Through maps, timelines, document reproductions, and graphics, the exhibit will provide an overview of the causes and significant events of the War of 1812, including Chicago’s Battle of Fort Dearborn. Through Sept. 8: “New Treasures of Our Collection,” an exhibit of 45 recent acquisitions.

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