Got the Tuesday blues? Settle into The Whistler with a craft cocktail or local beer and enjoy a rotating series of Chicago jazz artists every Tuesday in 2015. On January 27, Tony Barba, Russ Johnson, Matt Ulery, and Quin Kirchner will be on deck at the bar, 2421 N. Milwaukee.

Wendy Whelan, known for her work with the New York City Ballet, comes to Chicago with four original collaborations with contemporary choreographers. See Wendy Whelan and her collaborators, Kyle Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks and Alejandro Cerrudo, dance the four duets on January 21 at 7:30 p.m., 205 E. Randolph Drive.

Chicago’s rich comedy scene will kick into high gear this January. Over 168 groups will present 188 shows over 5 days. Get tickets and check the schedule for the full range of offerings from January 8 to 18.