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5 Things to do in Will County: tune up 2022 with local musical events

And check out handmade items at the January Craft Fair at Louis Joliet Mall

By Denise M. Baran-Unland

More than 20 vendors and crafters will participate in the January Craft Show Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 and Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 at the Louis Joliet Mall in Joliet. (Shaw Media)

1) Come out and enjoy karaoke and DJ Alex at 9:30 p.m. Friday at Lockport Stagecoach, 1028 S. State St. Lockport. Alex will play a variety of songs or karaoke your own song. For information, call 815-524-7474 or visit thelockportstagecoach.com.

2) Michigan/Nashville indie pop artist i.am.james and local supergroup Crooked Tails will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Chicago Street Pub, 75 N. Chicago St. in Joliet. For information, call 815-727-7171 or visit chicagost.com or iamjamesmusic.com.

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3) The Jesse Perez Experience will perform an acoustic solo show from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at Rosati’s Pizza & Restaurant Sports Bar, 108 W. Illinois Hwy, New Lenox. For information, call 815-485-1000 or visit myrosatis.com/newlenox or thejesseperezexperience.business.site.

4) Blind Reality, Chicago’s alternative rock band, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Fireman Ted’s Bar and Grill, 2771 Black Road in Joliet. The high energy band is known for hits from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Gin Blossoms, 311, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Sublime and Killers. For information, call (815) 582-4656 or visit firemantedsbarandgrill.com or blindreality1992.com.

5) More than 20 vendors and crafters will host the January Craft Show from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. at Louis Joliet Mall, 3340 Mall Loop Drive, Joliet. Hand-crafted items include wax melts, unique solar glass lamps, woodworking, tumblers, wreaths, handmade candles and skincare products. For information, call 815-439-1000 or visit shoppinglouisjolietmall.com/events.

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