LANSING, Ill. (December 24, 2023) – The items listed below are public events compiled from a variety of community sources. They represent a diversity of ways to be involved this week.
Monday, January 1
Happy New Year!
Tuesday, January 2
Daycare Storytime
Time: 11:00 a.m. & noon
Location: Lansing Public Library (Discovery Quarters) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“This storytime is for daycares with 6 children and under. Daycares with over 6 children may call the library to schedule a separate storytime.”
Christmas Around the World
Time: Various
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world. This week it’s open January 2, 3, and 4 (Tuesday – Thursday), 6 – 8 p.m. The last day is Saturday, January 6, 12 – 3 p.m.
LACE Queen of Hearts
Time: Tickets must be purchased by 6:45 p.m. for the drawing at 7 p.m.
Location: Pour On Roy, 18155 Roy Street, Lansing
Wednesday, January 3
Move with Sol
Time: 10:30 a.m. & noon
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Let’s burn some energy! Follow along as we have fun exercising to kid friendly YouTube dance videos.”
Free ‘n Fun Bingo at Kasey’s
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Bingo happens every Wednesday night at 6 p.m.
Christmas Around the World
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world.
Open Jam Night at Bottoms Up
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: 1696 Thornton Lansing Road, Lansing
“Open Jam Night with Kerry Mott, Kevin Benda, & Al Gallegos from Soulfinger every Wednesday.”
Thursday, January 4
Ribbon Cutting – House of Health & Wellness
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Area Chamber of Commerce, 1400 Torrence Ave, Suite 213, Calumet City
“The Chamber in partnership with House of Health and Wellness will be participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony.”
Paint In Place
Time: 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library, Community Room, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Do you enjoy art and painting? Even better, do you enjoy painting that has the image already drawn on for you? Swing on by to show your painting skills on pre-selected holiday seasonal art drawn by Betty Postma! You get to keep your painting as well!
Christmas Around the World
Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world.
Friday, January 5
Senior Bingo at Lansing Public Library
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“Love to play bingo? Like to win stuff too? This is the perfect opportunity for you to win some interesting prizes!”
Library @ Nite: Saddle Shoe Sisters
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
“The Saddle Shoe Sisters brings the best of the 40s, 50s, and 60s; in an all-women retro band! Get your toe-tapping shoes ready, because this retro band is sure to bring you back to the past!”
Trivia and Karaoke at Kacey’s
Time: Trivia from 6 – 8 p.m. and Karaoke from 8 p.m. – midnight.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Saturday, January 6
Christmas Around the World
Time: 12 – 3 p.m.
Location: Lansing Public Library (Community Room) 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing
Location: Lansing Historical Society Museum, 2750 Indiana Avenue, Lansing.
This annual exhibit shows over 30 Christmas trees and highlights holiday traditions from around the world.
Live Entertainment at Kasey’s
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Kacey’s Banquet Hall and Lounge, 17800 Lorenz Avenue, Lansing (708) 895-7720
Starting in 2024, Kasey’s will feature live music on Saturdays. Jayme Jay Meyers will be performing live at the venue on January 6.
Classic at Bottoms Up
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: 1696 Thornton Lansing Road, Lansing
Patrons can have dinner and listen to some tunes from Classic.
Side Action at J.J. Kelley’s
Time: 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Location: 2455 Bernice Road, Lansing
The cover band “Side Action” will be kicking off the new year with a performance at J.J. Kelley’s.
Sunday, January 7
United Methodist Worship in Sanctuary
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church, 18420 Burnham Avenue, Door #5, Lansing
If your business, school, church, or organization is having a community event that you’d like to include in our “Things to do this week,” feel free to email the information to The Lansing Journal: [email protected].
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