5 Things to Do weekly in Illinois
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.
Beatles tribute band American English will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, Feb. 7.
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.
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.
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.
The Forge in Joliet will host Botas and Brushes Sip & Paint 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!