Jefferson Park Winter Market
2026-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Escape the cold and spend a winter afternoon indoors at the Jefferson Park Winter Market, happening Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Gateway Theater & Lounge.
Stroll through the historic Gateway Theater and Lounge while enjoying Bloody Marys, mimosas, and more. Sip, shop, and socialize as you explore a curated selection of local businesses showcasing their goods.
The market features a variety of local vendors offering fresh produce, cheeses and meats, sauces, snacks, coffee, unique gifts, and more—perfect for stocking up, discovering new favorites, or finding one-of-a-kind items.
Ready-to-eat food will be available on-site, including tamales from Tamales Express, offerings from Luciana’s Kitchen, and additional local food vendors—ideal for enjoying in the lounge and dining spaces while you browse.
Live music and DJs provide a lively backdrop throughout the day, creating a warm, social atmosphere that makes this winter market a neighborhood favorite.
🚗 Free parking is available in the Gateway Theater Parking Lot.
Come out, support local businesses, enjoy great food and drinks, and experience Jefferson Park’s winter vibe—all under one roof.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCERS
2026-02-04 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-25 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-11 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-03-18 18:30 - 22:00
Gateway Social Dancers | $10 at the Door
Join us every weekly (days subject to change) at the Gateway Lounge for an open, welcoming night of social dancing for everyone. The Gateway Social Dancers (Formerly the White Eagle Dancers) bring together a fun mix of oldies, line dancing, country, swing, and more, all spun by a DJ to keep the floor moving all night.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just looking to have fun, this is a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where all are welcome—come solo or bring friends.
No pressure. No lessons required. Just great music, good people, and a full dance floor.

CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
2026-02-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 2026-02-15 23:30
PRIVATE EVENT – THEATER/LOUNGE
For more information about renting the Gateway Theater and Lounge at Copernicus Center for a Corporate Reception, Wedding or Private Event contact our event staff at office@copernicuscenter.org!

GATEWAY LOUNGE | GATEWAY SOCIAL DANCER
2026-02-11 18:30 - 22:00, 2026-02-18 18:30 - 22:00

Las Alucines - SOLD OUT!
2026-02-13 19:30 - 23:30
SOLD OUT

► DATE: Friday, February 13th, 2026 TIME: 8:30 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open: 7:00 p.m. • Theater Doors Open: 7:30 p.m.

► All ages welcome

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online.

Tickets from $50 to $135

Prepárate para una noche llena de energía, risas y locura con Las Alucines, el fenómeno
escénico que ha conquistado a miles de fans en América Latina. Con su estilo irreverente, carisma desbordante y un toque de picardía, este dúo (o grupo, si aplica) mezcla comedia,
música y situaciones del día a día que harán que el público no pare de reír.
En su Gira por Estados Unidos, Las Alucines traen un espectáculo completamente renovado: historias que reflejan la vida latina con humor, personajes inolvidables, interacción con el público y ese toque único que las ha hecho virales.
Un show para disfrutar entre amigos, reírse sin filtros y celebrar el orgullo de ser quien eres.

VALENTINE'S DAY Special | Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret - 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00
Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret – 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade

February 14, 2026 | Doors 5:30pm | Show 7pm
Sideshow Villains’ Deviant Cabaret 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade is a live music, circus and theater event that questions the nature of sin. This is the 3rd annual performance from the band Sideshow Villains whose music tells tales of criminality, revenge, and murder set to an eclectic mix of Americana musical styles that evoke 70’s film soundtracks, Hollywood westerns, smokey jazz clubs, and vaudevillian burlesque acts. The Deviant Cabaret performers will astound you with their fearlessness and skill as they embody the 7 deadly sins and a few lesser known sins as well.
Arrive in your most exquisite finery or disguise. Masquerade masks are encouraged and will be available to first 100 people who come unprepared.
Sideshow Villains
VALENTINE’S DAY AFTER-PARTY at GALE STREET INN!

You’ve already embraced the Seven Deadly Sins…Now finish the night with the most tempting one of all: dessert.
Join us at the Gale Street Inn after the GATEWAY THEATER at Copernicus Center’s Sideshow Villains: Deviant Cabaret – 7 Deadly Sins Masquerade for a Valentine’s after-party just down the street
2 drinks + dessert for $30 – 8:30pm to close – just show us your event ticket! – RESERVE A TABLE HERE
Sideshow Villains Featuing:

Dante Ingram – vocals, puppetry, and silks – Sideshow Villains is her latest project – https://sideshowvillains.com
Mark Faje – dangerous comedy – AKA Mark the Knife/The World’s Most Dangerous Comic – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_EPsKSazJHWk9ngXr9NEQ
Benjy Radinsky – stage manger, pulls, and crew – http://Benjyradinskycircus.com
Camille Swift – trapeze and whips – AKA Femme Fénix – https://cryptidproductions.com/- https://cryptidproductions.com/
Chris Siebold – guitar – Chris is a guitarist, composer/songwriter, arranger, singer, free-lance journeyman – https://www.facebook.com/ChrisSieboldMusic/
Dalia Shafie – rope – Dalia is an aerial rope artist based in Chicago, IL, USA – https://www.instagram.com/dalpal25/
Devoror (Michael House) – cube – Devoror is an aerialist on multiple apparatus – https://www.instagram.com/mdevorar/
Greg Nergaard – bass – www.surabhiensemble.org
Hayley Larsen – cyr wheel – Hayley is a multidisciplinary circus performer specializing in Cyr wheel and duo aerial – https://www.hayleydynamo.com/
Jaime Ruiz – horn – https://www.facebook.com/penguinfh
Joe Dorenbos – percussion – Joe is Chicago native, versatile free-lance drummer, and composer of profoundly unserious songs about Bears, Meat, Spiders, Piranhas, Flags, Shopping Carts, Neighbors, and Men who play the Flute.
Lydia Tewksbury – lyra/hoop – Lydia is a multimedia performance artist specializing in aerial hoop – https://www.facebook.com/lydia.tewksbury
Missile Kid – Missile Kid is a multidisciplinary menace to society whose work explores the nuances of Queer & neurodivergent identity, somatic analysis, and physical extremity through movement experiment – https://www.facebook.com/luke.virgilio.13
Nathan Hunter – accordion – avid pianist, accordionist, and vocalist with performance styles range from classical to eclectic Americana. He also teaches piano and accordion at the Old Town School of Folk Music and runs a justice-oriented environmental law practice.

LOUNGE CLOSED FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
2026-02-17 17:00 - 23:30

Gateway Lounge Presents: Punchlines & FREE POPCORN with Tim Piotrkowski!
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:30
Laughter is the best medicine! Come out for a night of side-splitting laughter at our comedy showcase!
Join us at The Gateway Lounge on Friday, November 21st at 7:30 PM for our monthly comedy showcase. Featuring a hilarious lineup of Chicago comedians. It’s a laid-back evening filled with good vibes and plenty of laughs. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or online.
Free Parking and Free Popcorn with Purchase of Ticket.

GATEWAY LOUNGE: Gift Theater 25th Anniversary Homecoming Gala
2026-02-20 18:00 - 23:00
Join the Gift Theater for a night of great food, live music, fun games, and dancing as we gather to honor the past 25 years and raise critical support for what comes next.
Tickets include dinner featuring beloved Jefferson Park favorites A Taste of the Philippines and Delightful Pastries, a beer and wine bar, and a special sneak peek at the Gift Theatre’s 2026 season.

This year’s Gala will honor our longtime Board Chair, Laura Gale, with the Total Gift Award, in recognition of her extraordinary leadership, generosity, and enduring commitment to the Gift.

Support for the Gala comes from the Copernicus Foundation.

Battle of the Bamboo 2026: Pagsibol | Cheers to Our Youth
2026-02-21 16:00 - 23:00 | Gateway Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
Battle of the Bamboo
Doors 4pm | Show 5:30pm
All Ages
Battle of the Bamboo (BOTB) is a cultural dance showcase that has been hosted by Filipinos in Alliance (FIA) at the University of Illinois Chicago since 2003. Performers illustrate generational stories and retell them through a diverse collection of dances rooted in the Philippines. Now, in 2026, Filipinos in Alliance will be hosting our 23rd annual Battle of the Bamboo. This event has grown to attract thousands of spectators who attend to watch competing dance groups from high school and collegiate institutions, as well as a handful of performing exhibition groups. We all come together via our shared love for Filipino culture. Filipinos in Alliance and the 2026 Battle Council are proud to present this year’s theme: “Pagsibol | Cheers to our Youth.”

LOUNGE | School of Rock Andersonville End of Season Show!
2026-02-22 10:00 - 16:00
Join us for an all-day concert featuring musicians from the School of Rock Andersonville presenting their End of Season Show at the Gateway Lounge. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., students of all ages will take the stage performing a wide range of rock classics and contemporary favorites, showcasing the skills and confidence they’ve built throughout the season. Expect high energy, live bands, and a supportive community atmosphere as these rising artists close out their session with a full day of music.
Get more information : FREE ADMISSION

Samay Raina "Still Alive" - Chicago
2026-02-27 19:30 - 23:00
Date & Location

Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm to 11:00 pm (CST)

5216 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States

Samay Raina “Still Alive” – Chicago – 27th Feb, 2026

🎤 Get Ready for Samay Raina’s Brand-New Show — Still Alive! 🎤
Witness Samay Raina’s comeback show. This show is Samay Raina’s most raw, passionate and real performance ever.
After a successful Europe, Australia and India tour, Samay is bringing the best show of his career – Still Alive to USA and Canada.
Language – Hindi
You absolutely don’t want to miss this!
📅 Date: 27 February 2026
🕞 Doors Open: 7:30 PM
🎭 Show Starts: 9:00 PM
📍 Venue: Copernicus Center, 5216 W Lawrence Ave Chicago IL 60630
🎟️ #SamayRainaLive #StillAlive #StandUpNight
Age Limit: 18+ Years
⚠️ Disclaimer: This show contains mature themes and language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Refund Policy:
All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued after purchase. Ticket prices are subject to change based on seat availability and demand. We are not liable to refund any price differences arising from such adjustments.

Yolanda Del Rio
2026-02-28 19:00 - 23:00
DOORS 7PM | SHOW 8:30PM
All AGES

IMPORTANT:
Tickets are exclusively available online. | Tickets: $39–$69

Descripción
Sumérgete en una noche plena de vibrante música y emociones inolvidables con el incomparable concierto de Yolanda del Río en Chicago. Este evento único tiene lugar en el majestuoso Copernicus Center y está accesible para todas las edades, convirtiéndose en el escenario perfecto para que los amantes de la música regional sientan la emoción de la música en vivo ¡y no se lo pueden perder! Yolanda del Río, la estrella principal de este esperado concierto, promete llevarnos a un viaje musical electrizante el 28 de febrero de 2026 a las 7:00PM. No querrás perderte la oportunidad de ser parte de la audiencia que gozará una noche llena de notas y melodías cautivadoras, vibrantes y llenas de energía. Así que no pierdas ni un segundo más, y asegura ya tu boleto para vivir la mejor experiencia escuchando desde el clamor de los aplausos hasta los acordes finales; será sin duda, una noche para recordar. Este concierto promete y los boletos en Ticketón se están vendiendo rápidamente. Si eres amante de la buena música, ya sabes dónde debes estar. Las mejores noches no se planean, se viven, y esta será una de esas noches. No dejes que los demás te lo cuenten, cómpralo ahora y asegura tu lugar en este espectacular concierto. Recuerda que las entradas para este inigualable evento de Yolanda Del Río en Chicago están disponibles en Ticketón.

ALLDĘTE "DŹWIĘK POKOLEŃ" - KRAWCZYK, WODECKI, NIEMEN & NAJWIĘKSZE POLSKIE PRZEBOJE!
2026-03-01 18:00 - 21:30
Sunday, March 1st, 2026 – GATEWAY THEATER DOORS 5PM | SHOW 6PM
All ages welcome
A new show, unforgettable emotions, and a musical journey through decades of Polish music… ALLDĘTE BRASS BAND returns to Chicago with a unique concert program: KRAWCZYK, WODECKI, NIEMEN – The Sound of Generations!
Start with Bach, The Burning Barn, I’ll Follow You Like to a Ball – these are just some of the hits that will be performed on the Copernicus Center stage. In addition to songs by Krawczyk, Wodecki, and Niemen, the program will feature the greatest Polish hits, including those by the group VOX, Andrzej Zaucha, and Czerwone Gitary. The entire performance, seasoned with humor and anecdotes, will bring to life the history of these songs and their creators, and evoke many memories.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | PRIVATE EVENT
2026-03-06 18:30 - 23:30

GATEWAY LOUNGE | An Enchanting Tribute to Nat King Cole
2026-03-07 18:00
An Enchanting Tribute to Nat King Cole

March 7, 2026 | Doors: 6:00 pm | Show: 7:00 pm ► 18+

Tickets:
$25

A Tribute to Nat King Cole at the Gateway Lounge March 7 highlights some of Nat’s well known songs and some not so well known presented by singers, Arlene Armstrong, Gaye Klopack and Drew Fase. Our band ensemble joins use with Pete Benson. piano, Tim Fitzgerald, guitar and Lisa Schwarzkopf, bass, the same configuration as Nat’s own ensemble.

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Event Producer: Gaye Klopack/ gayeklopack@gmail.com

Fey Hits Tour 30th Anniversary
2026-03-07 18:30 - 20:00
DATE: Saturday, March 7th, 2026 Doors Open 6:30 p.m. | SHOW: 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome

Fey is a Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer, a Latin Grammy nominee and one of the most influential figures in Spanish-language pop. She debuted in 1995 with her self-titled album, Fey, and achieved international fame with hits like “Azúcar Amargo” and “Ni Tú Ni Nadie,” remaining on the Billboard charts for over 30 weeks and topping charts in Latin America.  Throughout her career, she has released multiple successful albums, including La Fuerza Del Destino, which earned her her first Latin Grammy nomination, and Primera Fila, certified gold after three weeks. She has toured Mexico, the United States, Latin America, and Europe, setting records at the National Auditorium in Mexico City.  Recognized for her impact on the LGBTQ+ community and her digital presence, Fey remains relevant after 30 years in the industry, solidifying her status as a pop icon and an artist who constantly evolves.

GATEWAY LOUNGE | Soulful Seventies Sounds: Music That Moved Black American… & The World
2026-03-09 19:00
► DATE: Monday, March 9, 2026 TIME: 7:00 p.m.
► Copernicus Center Doors Open 6:00 p.m.
► 18+

Tickets:
$20

Soulful Seventies Sounds celebrates both the music and performers that helped define and direct many of the changes in both the Black community, and American in general, during the 1970s. Politics, Culture, Love and more are explored during this musical journey through some of the most musically creative years in American history.
First debuted at Davenport’s Cabaret in June 2024, the program features songs from Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick, The Four Tops, Gloria Gaynor, The Temptations, Curtis Mayfied and the Impressions, the Five Stairsteps and more.
Presented by vocalist David Stephens with Music Director Beckie Menzie and our Special Chicago Guest Artists: Joyce Thomas and T. Patrick Davis.

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GATEWAY LOUNGE | Life Line Screening
2026-03-11 09:00 - 17:00
► DATE: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | TIME: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

We have great news! Copernicus Center will be hosting a Life Line Screening event on 3/11/2026. Life Line Screening is the premier provider of stroke and cardiovascular disease risk screenings since 1993. Life Line Screening is extending a discounted offer to all (organization name) members which will identify your risk level for the following diseases:
1. Carotid Artery Disease
2. Peripheral Arterial Disease
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
4. Atrial Fibrillation
Go to Life Line Screening or call 800-324-9458 to schedule your appointment! A simple screening can be worth a lifetime.

2026 Zenith Tour | ID Dance Competition
2026-03-13 08:30, 2026-03-14 07:00, 2026-03-15 07:00
ID events are innovative, high-energy, and unforgettable for everyone in the room. Expect concert-level production with time-coded lighting and video, the ID ICON Award, luxury shopping experiences, and a hype-filled, inspiring atmosphere, all led by professional, welcoming staff.
Our adjudication panels feature Certified Adjudicators of Dance, delivering meaningful, educational feedback designed to elevate every dancer.
https://www.iddancecomp.com/2026-event-pages/chicago%2C-il

TJ MONTERDE AND KZ TANDINGAN: “IN BETWEEN” CONCERT LIVE IN CHICAGO
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Gateway Theater, 5216 W. Lawrence Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60630, United States
Chicago, USA! The wait is over – TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan bring their 4-day sold-out In-Between concert from the Philippines to Chicago on March 20, 2026, 7 PM, live at the Copernicus Center. Produced and promoted by EKG Productions.
Doors 5pm | Show 7pm

Jefferson Park Sunday Market (Winter)
2026-03-22 10:00
Sunday, March 22, 2026
► Hours: 10am to 2pm • Free entry & Free Parking

The WINTER market features Produce, Crafts, Ready to eat food, & so much more. The Copernicus Center bar will be open for coffee, tea, Bloody Marries and more.
For more information & a regular vendor lists. Click Here
Visit Sunday Market on FACEBOOK. Click Here
RSVP to the Facebook Event (button above) and see updated vendor information in the “Discussion” tab.
The Jefferson Park Sunday Market – winter version, is held at the Copernicus Center Annex (5214 W Lawrence Ave); only 0.2 miles from the Summer Sunday Market location. Use the separate Annex entrance toward Avondale Ave.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: The Copernicus Center is located two blocks from the Jefferson Park CTA Bus terminal, Blue Line and Metra. The Lawrence Avenue Bus # 81 stops in front of the building.

Is your Business interested in Becoming a Sunday Market Vendor?
Vendors Wanted. This is a great opportunity for you to sell your products and to gain additional exposure for your business, hand made crafts, or products. Please review the vendor information on the Jefferson Park Sunday Market website. Click on the TAB → Becoming a Vendor.
About the JP Sunday Market
We started out as the merger of a crew of people wanting to have a Jeff Park market that started a discussion on Everyblock, plus a couple of us from JPNA with some connections to help get year one off to the quick start it needed, considering that original discussion was in March—after when many submissions, etc. are usually already in.
With the help of our friends at the Copernicus Foundation who gave us space that first couple of years, we started a tradition. But that black asphalt in the parking lot made it rough to be out there. So with that experience under our belt, and some new friends over at the park in the form of the Jefferson Memorial Park Advisory Council, we renewed our start by moving into the park, where we got welcome shade and added foot traffic. We been noted by some of our vendors the friendliest market they’ve participated in. That’s something that we love to hear as organizers.
We are a 501c3, and are staffed exclusively by volunteers.
[ Source: JPSM Website ]

Copernicus Center Event Patrons:
“An inherent risk of exposure to COVID exists in any place where people gather. COVID is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. You assume all risks, hazards, and dangers arising from or relating in any way to the risk of contracting COVID or any other communicable disease or illness, or a virus, bacteria, or other pathogen capable of causing a communicable disease or illness, while attending the event or otherwise utilizing Copernicus Foundation’s services and/or entering onto its premises, whether occurring before, during, or after the event. You further voluntarily release and waive all claims and potential claims against etix, Copernicus Foundation and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, successors and assigns and their respective officers, employees, contractors, consultants and agents, Event Organizers, the Venue, the Presenter, the Event, the Event Producers, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, sponsors, successors and assigns and their respective officers, employees, contractors, consultants and agents, in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID or another communicable disease or illness, bacteria, virus, or pathogen related to your attendance at the event and/or utilization of Copernicus Foundation’s services and premises. We reserve the right to unilaterally make changes to health protocols according to updated public health guidance and law. By continuing, you agree to these terms.”
