Everclear at the Arcada Theater (Friday) 

Everclear head to St. Charles on Friday evening for what should be an excellent show at the Arcada Theater. Tickets can be purchased here.

Story of the Year at Concord Music Hall (Friday) 

Q101 proudly brings Story of the Year to Concord Music Hall on Friday night to celebrate 20 years of Page Avenue! Grab a ticket here.

Black Pumas at The Salt Shed (Friday-Saturday) 

Black Pumas finish up their three-show run at The Salt Shed with shows on Friday and Saturday night. Tickets are gone for Saturday’s show, but you can still get into Friday’s show here.

Chicago Restaurant Week (Friday-Sunday) 

Chicago Restaurant Week continues with more than 380 Chicagoland eateries will offer specially curated prix fixe menus for brunch ($25), lunch ($25) or dinner ($42/$59) between January 19 and February 4. With more than two weeks to chow down, there’s plenty of time to make a few reservations and check out some of the best restaurants in Chicago.

Chicago Polar Bear Plunge Club (Saturday)

This frigid tradition challenges people to take a dip in Lake Michigan to raise money for local families in need. Brave participants take a leap into the icy waters (plunging costumes are encouraged), then promptly dry off and change clothes in time for the post-plunge afterparty. Not ready to plunge? Feel free to spectate and cheer from the sidelines.

Chicago Winter Whiskey Tasting Festival (Saturday) 

Brown spirit lovers, get ready to taste more 20 domestic and international whiskeys over the course of several hours. You’ll get to learn from whiskey ambassadors who will be on site as well as enjoy food and drink specials. The event will showcase brands like Aberfeldy, Journeyman Distillery, Milam and Greene and more.