Joliet area in January will be filled with musical entertainment – ​​Shaw Local

The passing of the holidays and the cold, wintry weather can make you feel, not sing, sad.

So tune back in this January for some life in the Joliet area. musicmusical trivia, storytelling that begins with music, a comedic murder mystery play about actors collaborating on a musical, and a free family-friendly concert featuring a menagerie of musical instruments.

Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theater

1940 Musical Comedy Murders: 7 p.m. Jan. 24, Jan. 25, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, and 2 p.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2, Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre, 201 W. Jefferson St., joliet.

The Joliet Drama Guild will present this ridiculous detective novel that revolves around actors rehearsing for a musical in the 1940s and the murders of three showgirls.

For tickets and more information, visit cur8.com. For more information about the Joliet Drama Guild, visit thejolietdramaguild.com. For more information about Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, visit parkbicentenario.org.

Ember taphouse

Windy City Dueling Pianos: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, Embers Taphouse, 933 S. State St., Lockport. Two entertainers perform live with a lot of energy music on two pianos along with interactive comedy.

For tickets and optional dinner reservations, call 815-552-3031 or visit emberstaphouse.com. For more information on Windy City Dueling Pianos, visit windycityduelingpianos.com.

Parties wishing to sit together must purchase all tickets at once or email the request to [email protected].

Fine Arts Center for the Arts

Josh Caterer Acoustics: 6 p.m. Jan. 25, Fine Tunes Center for the Arts, 25307 W. Eames St., Channahon.

The all-ages acoustic show features Josh Caterer, singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for Chicago pop-punk band Smoking Popes. $10 cover at the door.

For more information, visit facebook.com/FineTunesMusicAcademy.

Nik & Ivy Brewery

Stories R Us: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., lock port.

one afternoon of music with Harold McCay followed by narration by Andy Neill, Laura Gillogly, Adam Graber, Matt Jones and Clint Cargile. The voluntary offering is appreciated.

For more information, visit funny stories and nikivybrewing.com.

Rock and riddle: Name that tune: 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Nik & Ivy Brewing, 1026 S. State St., lock port. Also at 7 p.m. on January 30, Black Dog Vinyl Café, 16108 S. Route 59, Suite 112, flat field.

Music-Quiz game based on Rock ‘N Riddle, a music trivia company based in Homer Glen. The songs are selected around a secret theme that players must try to identify. It’s a great way to test musical knowledge that spans multiple decades and genres.

For more information on Rock ‘N Riddle, call 708-921-1297 or email [email protected]. For more information about Nik & Ivy Brewing, visit nikivybrewing.com. For more information about Black Dog Vinyl Café, call 815-733-6032.

Rialto Plaza Theater

The Greatest Love of All: A Tribute to Whitney Houston: 7:30 pm January 22, Rialto Square Theater102 N. Chicago St., joliet.

Belinda Davids brings Whitney Houston’s musical legacy and greatest hits to life in a critically acclaimed tribute accompanied by a live band, backup singers and state-of-the-art theatrical, lighting, vision and sound effects.

For tickets and more information, visit rialtosquare.com/events.

Scotty McCreery: 7:30 pm January 23, Rialto Plaza Theater102 N. Chicago St., joliet.

McCreery, who won the tenth season of American Idol in 2011, is an American country singer and songwriter.

For tickets and more information, visit rialtosquare.com/events.

ROXY Lock Port

Beatology: 8 p.m. Jan. 25, ROXY Lockport, 1017 S. State St., Lock port.

A Beatles tribute band will perform at this event that will offer theater seating. Dancing space is available at the bar.

For tickets and more information, visit roxylockport.com. For more information on Beatology, visit facebook.com/thebeatologybeatles.

University of San Francisco

JSO Family Concert and Petting Zoo with Instruments: 11 a.m. January 18 University of San FranciscoSexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), 500 Wilcox St., Joliet.

Joliet Symphony Orchestra to Host Family Event concert with an opportunity for audience members to interact with the musicians and try out some instruments. Admission is free, but tickets are required.

For tickets and information, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser.