5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
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 Premier Card Show is Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
Start the New Year off with a winter hike in one of DeKalb County's forest preserves.
Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike at one of DuPage County's many forest preserves.
Visit Moraine Hills near McHenry or one of the area's additional state parks for a First Day Hike on Jan. 1.
Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike in one of the area's state parks or in one of the Forest Preserve District of Will County parks.
Get the New Year started off right with a First Day Hike at one of Kane County's many forest preserves and nature trails.
Enjoy nature on a First Day Hike Jan. 1 at Silver Springs State Fish & Wildlife Area in Yorkville.
Start the New Year off right with a First Day Hike at Franklin Creek State Natural Area, which has over four miles of trails.
Start the New Year off right with a guided winter hike at Starved Rock State Park.
You only have a few days left to check out the amazing holiday light shows in DuPage County!
The BoDeans will perform Saturday, Dec. 27 at the Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles.
Elton Rohn will perform at Raue Center for the Arts Dec. 27, while American English will perform Dec. 31.
Starved Rock Lodge will host guided hikes and historic trolley tours Dec. 27-28.
The Prophecy will pay tribute to Trans-Siberian Orchestra at The Dixon Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 27.
The Oswegoland Park District will host a family-friendly New Year's Eve event at Boulder Point Dec. 31.
Kashmir, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, will perform at the Sandwich Opera House Dec. 27.
The Roxy in Lockport will host two “Magic of the Holidays” magic shows on Saturday, Dec. 27.
Christmas Wizards will pay homage to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a holiday concert Dec. 20 at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.
The Rialto Square Theatre will host
It's the last chance to shop for unique goods at Ottawa's Chris Kringle Market and get your holiday scares on at Insanity Haunted House!
Salt Creek Ballet will have several performances of 'The Nutcracker' this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.
The last Luminary Nights event in downtown Crystal Lake is Thursday, Dec. 18.
The Dixon Historic Theatre will screen "White Christmas" on Friday, Dec. 19.
'A Magical Motown Christmas' will perform the music of The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and more at the Egyptian Theatre Friday, Dec. 19.
The Edith Farnsworth House will host a Merry Take & Make event on Saturday, Dec. 20.
The Second City's "Jack Frost Roasting on an Open Fire" is playing at the Copley Theatre in downtown Aurora through Dec. 23.
The Winter Chocolate Walk is Friday, Dec. 12 in downtown Sycamore.