Sample food and wine at participating local businesses in downtown Utica.

PM&L Theatre will host auditions for “Mamma Mia!,” on Feb. 9 and 10, with callbacks on Feb. 11.

First Friday events on Feb. 6 include a free concert at The Venue, Dueling Pianos at Aurora Tap House and much more.

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.

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.

Anderson’s Bookshop will host a Q&A with the Emmy-award winning actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children.”

This program explores wine from its history and role as a medicinal remedy, then moves into how grapes are grown and why soil composition matters.

Actor Eric McCormack will perform with Laura Bell Bundy on March 6.

Performances include live comedy, a 'Grease' singalong and more.

Zonta Party Gras will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee Knights of Columbus Hall.

Enjoy the big game at one of these bars or restaurants in northern Illinois.

Mayor Terry D'Arcy says series will bring good attention to Joliet and its police department.

Celebrate with your significant other at these popular wine destinations.

Films include 'Apollo 13,' 'Anora' and "Mad Max: Fury Road.'

This year’s event transforms Raue Center’s stage into a Studio 54-inspired disco celebration, offering guests a high-energy night of music, food, dancing and more.

A special Valentine's Day concert featuring The Chicago Experience is set for Friday, Feb. 13.

You don't need to travel too far to enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing.

Brookfield Zoo Chicago adds new Valentine’s Day events and offers experiences and gift ideas for lovebirds, friends and foes.

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.

The festival will feature showings of the movie "Groundhog Day," along with activities like the downtown Groundhog Day Pub Crawl, 5K, film location tours and more.

Guests can sample a variety of unique chocolate creations at this special event, Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle.

Cantigny in Wheaton will host a dueling piano performance and Valentine's Day dinners this winter.

Hampshire resident Steve Knapp appeared on "Wheel of Fortune" Jan. 20.

This unofficial holiday, celebrated annually on Feb. 13, is a time for ladies to ditch the romance and have an evening out with your best girls.

Short will take the stage for a conversation filled with personal stories, humor and memorable moments to support The H Foundation’s mission to fund life-saving cancer research.

Special events director Ann Sylvester provided a preview this week of activities planned for the new Joliet City Square.

The Student Silent Film Festival is a film competition in which students from 12 Chicago area high schools create original motion pictures.

The Premier Card Show is Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds in Wheaton.

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.

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Historians will recreate some of Poe’s most famous tales, including “The Cask of Amontillado,” “Annabel Lee,” “The Pit and the Pendulum” and “The Fall of the House of Usher.”

The 31st annual Winterfest is Jan. 28-Feb. 1 in downtown Lake Geneva. It is free to attend.

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.