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5 Things to Do: Second City comedy, cat cafe, music, films, wine and cheese walk on tap in DuPage

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Second City will bring its comedy to the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in February 2025. Photo by Timothy M. Schmidt

The Second City will bring its comedy to the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. Playing it just for laughs are Preston Parker (from left), Bill Leff, Zoe McKee and Cassidy Russell. (timothymschmidt.com)

1. “The Best of The Second City” spells comedy: It’s time to snag tickets for the troupe returning to the McAninch Arts Center for Valentine’s weekend at 5 and 8 p.m. Feb. 15. In the irreverently funny revue, love is unpredictable amid quick-witted sketches, songs and improv from The Second City’s comedy vaults, updated for the modern era. The show may contain adult themes and language. The MAC is on the campus of the College of DuPage at 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. For more MAC entertainment, a free Global Flicks series shows movies at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 12, featuring award-winning international films. Each is followed by COD faculty-led discussion. AtTheMAC.org

2. Live music spices Grand Duke’s Restaurant in Downers Grove: A wide range of musical artists is on tap this month, beginning with Dina Bach singing Sinatra to Gaga and everything in between Feb. 8. Jonny Lyons & the Pride will star on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, with reservations required. Paul Strolia plays Feb. 15, followed by Ukrainian and international music Feb. 21 and a Billy Cleveland jazz night Feb. 28 at 980 75th St. Check out the full lineup at granddukesrestaurant.com.

3. Winter Wine & Cheese Walk: The Downtown Wheaton Association presents the event from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8, open to those age 21 and older. Guests can enjoy 12, 1-ounce wine tastings and curated pairings of artisan cheeses at participating downtown Wheaton businesses. At the conclusion of the walk, suggested as an early Valentine or Galentine celebration, patrons take home their souvenir wine glass. Tickets cost $40. Event check-in is from 1 to 4:30 p.m. at the Main Street Mall, 124 N. Main St. downtownwheaton.com/events

4. Kittytine Cat Cafe: The Hinsdale Humane Society plans a Valentine’s event with a choice between two sessions – 1 to 2 p.m. or 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Feb. 8 at 21 Salt Creek Lane, Hinsdale. It promises light refreshments, lots of cats and maybe even a few kittens. Guests will learn how to help cats in need. Tickets cost $25. All ages are welcome, but guests younger than 15 must be accompanied by an adult. hinsdalehumanesociety.org/events/kittytine-cafe

5. After Hours Film Society: A “radiant beacon of hope” is at the heart of the movie “Sing Sing,” based on a true story. It will be screened at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 in the Tivoli Theatre at 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Divine G (Colman Domingo), imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn’t commit, finds purpose by acting in a theater group alongside other incarcerated men, including a wary newcomer (Clarence Maclin), in what’s described as a stirring true story of resilience, humanity and the transformative power of art. The movie stars an ensemble cast of formerly incarcerated actors. A preshow concert with theater organist David Rhodes begins at 7 p.m. www.afterhoursfilmsociety.com

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