The Mix — Cool Things to Do 01.27.12

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TWO FOR THE ROAD

Supporting a new album, “Black and White America,” rock chameleon Lenny Kravitz has hit the road for his first tour in five years. Don’t be fashionably late, though, or you’ll miss the scorching, must-see opening act: retro-soul rocker Raphael Saadiq. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets: $38-$78. Call (800) 745-3000; ticketmaster.com.

EYE OF THE STORM

Multi-talented and diverse New York-based performance ensemble Universes explores political and social issues through the destructive eye of Hurricane Katrina when “Ameriville” opens at 7:30 p.m. at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln. Additional shows are at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, through Feb. 26. Tickets are $15-$50. Call (773) 871-3000; victorygardens.org .

AT THE SHORE

“Jersey Shore’s” Vinny Guadagnino hosts the Disco Fries at Drink Nightclub, 871 E. Algonquin, Schaumburg, on Jan. 27. Resident DJs Inphinity and Brian Boncher will be spinning. You must be 21+over to attend; guaranted admission tickets are available at drinknightclub.com. Call (847) 397-3100.

DON’T MISS IT

Pete McMurray performs during TopGolf’s “Suits and Boots” event to benefit families in need, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28 at
TopGolf sports entertainment complex, 699 W. Thorndale, Wood Dale. Swimwear and snow boots are required
for the pre-spring break party. The event is hosted by 97.9 FM-The Loop, whose 2012 bikini-clad Rock Girl will be on hand
to greet partygoers. Tickets are $15 and include a T-shirt and $5 charitable donation. Visit topgolf.com .

SUNDAY SERVICE

It’s sick, it’s dope. It’s Phaded, Gilt Trip, Pranas and Mackel Moomba headlining Church of Bass’ dubstep, drum and bass event 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jan. 29 at Reggie’s Rock Club, 2109 S. State. DJs Alfonz De La Mota and M1D1 square off in a scratch battle. Admission is $10. Ages 17+. Call (312) 949-0121; reggieslive.com/rockclub .

ANCHORS AWEIGH

Learn all about boat designs, gear and equipment during the 17th annual Strictly Sail Chicago in Festival Halls A and B at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand. Explorer Jim Cornell author of World Cruising Routes and a new Ocean Atlas host two seminars 2-7 p.m. Jan. 27, $125, (includes two-day admission to the show); 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 29, $145, (includes lunch buffet and two-day admission to the show). Other activities include author signings, product booths and kids’ activities. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 27; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 28; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 29. General admission, $12-$15; kids ages 15 and under get in free. Call (312) 595-7437; strictlysailchicago.com .

POLARIZED

Just go jump in the lake! You don’t have to say that twice to a member of the Lakeview Polar Bear Club. The organization’s 11th Annual Polar Bear Plunge is at noon Jan. 28 at Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore. Participants should arrive by 11 a.m. Registration is $30. A post-plunge party is at Sedgwick’s Bar & Grill, 1935 N. Sedgwick, $30, includes all-you-can drink, beer, wine, drinks and appetizers. Visit lakeviewpolarbearclub.com .

ENTER THE DRAGON

Celebrate 4710 the Year of the Dragon during the Chicago Hash House Harriers ninth annual Chinese New Year Hash four-mile run Jan. 29. Pre-run activities include meeting at 11 a.m. for a beer at 260 Sports Bar 260 W. 26th Street; viewing the Chinese New Year Parade down Wentworth at 1 p.m. The run starts at 2 p.m. Admission is $8, includes food. Call (773) 234-2337; chicagohash.com .

HIGH PRAISE

The Rock and Worship Road Show arrives a at 7 p.m. Feb. 2 at Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone, Hoffman Estates. Entertainment includes MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, LeCrae, Hawk Nelson, Disciple, Sidewalk Prophets and Rend Collective Experience. Tickets are $10. Call (800) 965-9324; therockandworshiproadshow.com .