5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Sweetheart Night Hike at Hickory Creek Forest Preserve, or enjoy the creative fusion of classical music and hip hop with Black Violin Sunday at the Rialto Square Theatre.
Stage 212 in La Salle presents the final weekend of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" this weekend, while Camp Aramoni in Tonica will host a special Galentine's Day event Friday.
The Woodstock Opera House will host the 'Grease' singalong on Friday, Feb. 13.
Rocker Bret Michaels will bring his solo band to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Friday, Feb. 13.
The Dixon Historic Theatre will show the romantic comedy "Love Actually" on their big screen on Friday, Feb. 13.
Fox Valley Winery in Oswego will host a special chocolate and wine pairing event from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14.
Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich will host Bourbon & Spirits tasting on Saturday, while the Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host an 1873 Date Night on Friday.
Two Brothers Tap House in Warrenville will host Rom-Com Trivia Thursday, Feb. 12, while The Second City brings the laughs to the McAninch Arts Center Saturday, Feb. 14.
Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend, including Valentine's Day dinners and Galentine's Day parties.
Raue Center for the Arts will host a tribute concert to California music of the '60s and '70s and Woodstock Opera House will host a live comedy show from Lucas Bohn.
The annual Ice-A-Palooza is set for Saturday, Feb. 7 at Wheaton's Central Athletic Complex.
Stage 212's production of 'Little Women: The Broadway Musical" opens Friday, Feb. 6.
Comedian Bobcat Goldthwait will perform at The Comedy Vault in Batavia Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7.
The 10th annual PolarPalooza returns to Hopkins Park Saturday, Feb. 7.
Thunderstruck – America's AC/DC Tribute will be at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Beatles tribute band American English will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Several venues in Will County will host live music this weekend, everything from country to Frank Sinatra covers to high-energy rock and alternative.
Zonta Party Gras will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee Knights of Columbus Hall.
Enjoy a historical movie or live music in Yorkville in Kendall County.
Starved Rock State Park will host a family-friendly Groundhog Day program Sunday, Feb. 1.
The annual Downers Grove Ice Festival is Friday-Sunday in downtown Downers Grove.
ZZ Top frontman Billy F Gibbons will bring his BFG Band to the Arcada Theatre Sunday, Feb. 1.
Rialto Square Theatre will have live music, comedy and a wedding expo this weekend, bringing entertainment for everyone to downtown Joliet.
Windy City Dueling Pianos will perform at The Dixon: Historic Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 31.
El Jimador in DeKalb will host Salsa Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. Adults can try their hand at skateboarding in DeKalb Friday, Jan. 30.
The Norge Ski Club in Fox River Grove will host the annual winter tournament Saturday, Jan. 31 and Sunday, Feb. 1.
The Premier Card Show is Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
Raue Center for the Arts will host a Duran Duran tribute on Friday, while The Vixen will host tribute shows to Soundgarden and Chris Stapleton Friday and Saturday.
Eagle Watch Weekend events happen at locations throughout the Illinois Valley Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25.
The Fire & Ice Festival and Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Sycamore Community Center.
Pinz in Yorkville will host an evening of stand up comedy and the Sandwich Opera House welcomes Bad Momz of Comedy, both events are Saturday, Jan. 24.
The Rusty Alehouse & Wine Bar will host the 4th annual Hops on the Fox Beer Festival on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The Chicago Home Show is Saturday and Sunday at the Kane County Fairgrounds, while the Arcada Theatre will host Pink Floyd Night on Friday.
KC and the Sunshine Band, known for hits like "Boogie Shoes," "That's the Way" and "Get Down Tonight" will be at Hollywood Casino Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 24.
The Next Picture Show in Dixon will host Dixon Poetry Night on Friday, Jan. 16.
The 'Illuminated Concerts' on Saturday, Jan. 17 in Glen Ellyn will feature the music of The Beatles and music inspired by 'Bridgerton.'
Open Space Gallery in Ottawa will host a Craft & Chill Journaling and Collage event on Jan. 15, as well as an oil painting workshop on Jan. 18.
Hairbanger's Ball will play the biggest rock hits from the '80s at the Arcada Theatre, while the Paramount Theatre in Aurora will host the ultimate Elvis tribute.
Fox Valley Winery will host the event 'All Things Wine and Cheese, Please' on Thursday, Jan. 15.
The Forge in Joliet will host Botas and Brushes Sip & Paint at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.
Experience full sized animatronic dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Dimensions Exhibition Friday and Saturday at the Sandwich Opera House.
Raue Center for the Arts will host Greenroom Improv at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.
“Are You Ready For It: A Taylor Swift Experience” will headline the Sandwich Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10.
Country music band Roseland will perform at The Idle Hour on Jan. 10.
Stage Left in Woodstock will host an Open Mic Night, while the Marengo Ridge Conservation Area will offer candlelight cross country skiing on Friday, Jan. 9.
Naperville's BrightSide Theatre presents 'Phantom in Concert' Jan. 9-11.
The Nu Wave – The Ultimate '80s Experience will perform hits from New Wave bands from the '80s Friday, Jan. 9 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
Camp Aramoni will host the 'New Year, New You' brunch on Sunday, Jan. 11.
Four Rivers Environmental Education Center will host Eagle Watch, which includes plenty of family activities, on Saturday, Jan. 10.