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With over 800 Festivals & Events running year round, concerts that include the top touring musical acts, countless farmers markets and car shows in the Chicago Southland, the hard part isn’t deciding IF you should come but rather which event you ARE going to attend.

Whether it is Snow Day Festival at the Plum Creek Nature Center in January, Irish Fest at Chicago’s Gaelic Park in May, any of our year round farmers markets or Lansing Autumn Fest in October, you won’t have to travel far to find family friendly activities for any age.

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Below are the next 30 upcoming Cultural events in the Chicago Southland. Use the form above to search for specific events.

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THE CREATIVE IMPULSE: A JURIED EXHIBITION OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE ART FACULTY Jan 2, 2020 - Jan 30, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
College faculty from throughout the state of Illinois will submit their work for jurying and this exhibition will feature selected works in all media.
M-Th 9AM-3PM; W-Th 5PM-7PM Reception Jan 15 11:30AM-2PM
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TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY Jan 8, 2020 - Jan 31, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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CINDERELLA'S BALL Feb 1, 2020
Cultural Center
14760 Park Lane, Orland Park, IL
708-403-5000
Dress up in your favorite princess or prince wardrobe and join us for an enchanted evening at Cinderella’s Ball. Participants will enjoy a magical time with a DJ, dancing, a craft, games, and light dinner. Ages 3 & up
4:30-7:30PM
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THE CANCER SUPPORT CENTER 16TH TEXAS HOLD 'EM TOURNEY FUNDRAISER Feb 1, 2020
Balagio Ristorante
17501 Dixie Highway, Homewood, IL
708-798-9171
All proceeds from the event benefit The Cancer Support Center. For more information, please call The Cancer Support Center 708-798-9171 or visit them online at www.cancersupportcenter.org.
5:30-11:30PM
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MERRY PLOUGHBOYS Feb 1, 2020
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
Back by popular demand are the Merry Ploughboys who will be appearing at Chicago Gaelic Park on Saturday, February 1, 2020. The Merry Ploughboys have been playing traditional Irish music since 1988 and enjoy classical as well as contemporary approaches of music making. With the sounds of the fiddle, bluegrass banjo, bodhran, bass guitar, piano accordion, and the distinct sounds of the mandolin, The Merry Ploughboys will rouse the crowd’s high spirits. Tickets for the show are $25.00 each and the doors will open at 7:00 PM with the show beginning at 8:00 PM.
7PM
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TYLER GRIESE, EMPATHETIC UNITY Feb 1, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. The exhibition focuses on creating paintings and drawings as an interpretation of the moments of waiting for both mundane and dramatic catalytic circumstances of ordinary people.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT Feb 1, 2020 - Feb 29, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM or by appointment
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SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN Feb 5, 2020 - Feb 28, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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MARIACHI HERENCIA DE MEXICO Feb 8, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Tickets: $30 General Public/$25 Seniors, MVCC Staff/FREE for Children and Students (with ID) Ticket required to reserve seat BUY TICKETS Mariachi Herencia de México, an ensemble of students from Chicago’s immigrant barrios, is mariachi music’s most exciting newcomer.
F 7:30PM
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THE GREATEST LOVE OF ALL Feb 8, 2020
Governors State University Center for Performing Arts
1 University Parkway, University Park, IL
708-235-2222
8PM
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ALL TCHAIKOVSKY Feb 8, 2020
Trinity Christian College Ozinga Chapel
6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-481-7774
ALL TCHAIKOVSKY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2020, 7:30 PM Stilian Kirov, Conductor William Hagen, Violin TCHAIKOVSKY “Dance of the Tumblers” from The Snow Maiden TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 2
7:30PM
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REFLECTING DIGNITY Feb 10, 2020 - Feb 27, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM Artists' Reception Feb. 12 11:30AM-2PM
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THE ROMANCE OF DANCE STARRING NANCY HAYS Feb 11, 2020
Freedom Hall
Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL
708-747-0580
The Romance of Dance is an exciting, high energy show featuring vocalist Nancy Hays, dance champions and a live band taking the audience on a journey through the eras of ballroom dance from the turn of the century through modern day Dancing with the Stars.
11AM
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BILLY BRANCH & THE SONS OF BLUES Feb 12, 2020
Freedom Hall
Nathan Manilow Theatre, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest, IL
708-747-0580
Alligator Records Recording Artist, Billy Branch, was discovered by Willie Dixon, the father of modern Chicago Blues” and has played on over 150 different recordings, including 12 under his own name and received three Grammy nominations. Billy is internationally recognized for his “Blues in Schools Program”. Billy Branch is a Blues man; Billy Branch is the Blues! - Blues Producer, Chicago Beau
7:30PM
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MARY PAGE MARLOWE Feb 14, 2020 - Feb 23, 2020
The Drama Group
Milord Studio Theatre, 330 West 202nd Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-755-3444
Mary Page Marlowe leads an unremarkable life. As an accountant in Ohio with two children, few would expect her life to be intricate or moving. However it is choices, both ordinary and gripping, and where those choices have taken Mary Page that make her life so intimate and surprisingly complicated.
F-Sa 7:30PM; Sa 2PM
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WE SHALL OVERCOME A CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. Feb 16, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Inspired by the words and action of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., We Shall Overcome showcases repertoire from across the African American music traditions that electrified generations of civil rights activists and defenders with interwoven spoken word from Dr. King’s recorded speeches.
3PM
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32ND ANNUAL JAZZ FEST Feb 20, 2020 - Feb 22, 2020
Prairie State College Conference Center
202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-3500
The three-day annual festival begins with instrumental clinics for local junior high and high school jazz musicians, led by world-renowned jazz artists, and culminates in a concert event featuring the jazz masters at 7:30 p.m., Friday Feb. 21, in the Barnes & Noble College Auditorium on the PSC main campus.
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STEVEN BERKOFF, METAMORPHOSIS Feb 28, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
John and Angeline Oremus Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Friday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 General Public/$12 Seniors, MVCC Staff/$10 Children and Students (with ID) BUY TICKETS Metamorphosis is inspired by Franz Kafka’s short story and adapted for the stage by legendary theater artist Steven Berkoff.
F-Sa 7:30PM; Su 3PM
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GLEESON IRISH TRIO Feb 28, 2020
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
Chicago Gaelic Park, located at 6119 W. 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, presents The Gleeson Irish Trio on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 7:00 PM. The Gleeson Irish Trio is returning to Gaelic Park by popular demand after playing at Memorial Weekend Irish Fest. The trio plays Irish music and are one of the Midwest’s finest Irish Bands. The act is high energy and promises to have the crowd dancing and laughing. Tickets are $10.00 each and on sale in the Gaelic Park Front Office or on the website. For further information, call Gaelic Park
7:30PM
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LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES, MORAINE VALLEY CONCERT BAND Mar 1, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
The Moraine Valley Concert Band presents their 15th anniversary season with three themed concerts including a celebration of autumn, a performance of great movie themes and a concert of favorites curated by our talented band members. The band is comprised of over 50 students and community members who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments.
3PM
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REFLECTING DIGNITY Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 4, 2020
Christopher Art Gallery
Prairie State College, 202 South Halsted Street, Chicago Heights, IL
708-709-7738
Works in a variety of media that explore the dignity of the African American experience.
M-Th 9AM-3PM & W-Th 5-7PM
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SARAH HOLDEN, MATERIAL WOMAN Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 6, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Reception: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Noon-2 p.m. Artist Talk: 12:30 p.m. An investigation into how female identity is constructed and performed through the adornment of and presentation of the body.
M-F 9AM-4:30PM
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STEVEN BERKOFF, METAMORPHOSIS Mar 2, 2020 - Mar 6, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
John and Angeline Oremus Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Friday-Saturday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 3 p.m. Tickets: $15 General Public/$12 Seniors, MVCC Staff/$10 Children and Students (with ID) BUY TICKETS Metamorphosis is inspired by Franz Kafka’s short story and adapted for the stage by legendary theater artist Steven Berkoff.
F-Sa 7:30PM; Su 3PM
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STEP BACK INTO A 1950s VALENTINE'S DAY EXHIBIT (W & SA) Mar 4, 2020 - Mar 7, 2020
1950s Park Forest House Museum
St. Mary's Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, IL
708-481-4252
The museum is decorated in vintage Valentines Day decorations including die-cuts and Vintage Valentines. The classroom is decorated for a 1950s Valentines Day class party. A colorful way to shake the gray days of February. Call to verify exhibit. $5
W & Sa 1-3:30PM; By appointment
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MORAINE VALLEY JAZZ ENSEMBLE - PERFORMING FRANK SINATRA Mar 6, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Dorothy Menker Theater, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
Swinging into their 23rd season, this 20-member big band explores a range of styles from the classic swing of Duke Ellington and Count Basie to soulful blues, burning Latin jazz and gritty funk.
7:30PM
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IRELAND ON PARADE Mar 6, 2020 - Mar 13, 2020
Chicago Gaelic Park
6119 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-9323
A week long celebration of the music and song of Ireland. Features Irish Step Dancing nightly with music provided by the Irish Musicians of Chicago
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OAK FOREST FLEADH Mar 7, 2020
Cicero Avenue Corridor
151st to 159th on Cicero Avenue, 15536 Cicero Avenue, Oak Forest, IL
708-687-4600
The Oak Forest Fleadh includes customer appreciation parties, a 5K run/walk, an open streets event (ride, blade, skate), a family parade and a pub and restaurant open house.
5K 8:30AM; Open Bike ride 10AM; Parade 11AM; Pub & Restaurant open house 5PM-3AM
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IRISH TEA Mar 8, 2020
Vogt Visual Arts Center
17420 South 67th Court, Tinley Park, IL
708-342-4200
Enjoy a spot o' tea before heading to the Irish Parade at the VVAC! Located a block off of the parade route, the Vogt Visual Arts Center will be decked out for St. Patrick's Day with decorations, music, and traditional Irish goodies like scones, soda bread and an assortment of teas.
12:30-2PM
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36TH ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION Mar 11, 2020 - Mar 16, 2020
Moraine Valley Community College Fine & Performing Arts Center
Robert F. DeCaprio Art Gallery, 9000 West College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL
708-974-5500
A showcase of this year’s talented students from eight local high schools: Victor J. Andrew, Argo Community, Amos Alonzo Stagg, Chicago Christian, Carl Sandburg, Evergreen Park Community, Oak Lawn Community, and Reavis.
W-F 10AM-7PM; Sa 10AM-5PM; Reception F Mar. 13th 5-7PM
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BEETHOVEN @ 250 Mar 14, 2020
Ozinga Chapel at Trinity Christian College
6601 West College Drive, Palos Heights, IL
708-481-7774
BEETHOVEN @ 250 Celebrating Beethoven’s 250th Birthday SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020, 7:30PM Stilian Kirov, Conductor Boris Allakhverdyan, Clarinet SCHOENBERG Transfigured Night MOZART Clarinet Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 1
7:30PM
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