Boat, RV show: The 79th annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show comes to McCormick Place North Jan. 14 through 18. Exhibits include hundreds of boats and recreational vehicles along with accessories, travel tips and a trout pond. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 14-16, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 18. Admission is $10 for adults; $4 for teens 13-15 and free for children 12 and younger. On Jan. 14 seniors 65 and older get $2 off the admission. Visit www. ChicagoBoatShow.com.
Shore Line: The Central Electric Railfans Association looks at “The Shore Line Route: Chicago to Waukegan” Jan. 23. The The free presentation will begin at 7 p.m. on the second floor at University Center, 525 S. State St. Visit www.cera-chicago.org.
Auto show black tie: The Chicago Auto Show’s First Look for Charity will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 12 on the show floor at McCormick Place. Eighteen Chicago-area charities benefit from the black-tie event. Tickets cost $225 each. Visit www. chicagoautoshow.com.
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Auto show in wintry mix: Less than 50 days till the Chicago Auto Show kicks off. What’s Up at chicagotribune.com/autos
