Entertainment

Galentine's Day is celebrated Feb. 13, and is a day for women to celebrate their female family members and friends.

Bars and restaurants in the northwest suburbs have you covered with festive football game-day watch parties.

Preliminary auditions take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Feb. 9, at the main entrance gate 4 at McCormick Place.

Celebrate the season of love with art-inspired activities at more than dozen downtown Joliet businesses.

Nearly 20 businesses in Utica are participating in Saturday's Winter Wine Walk.

A sweet stroll, winter wine walk, author visit, big game watch party and pet hike are among the activities set this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

Puttshack is rolling out new Happy Hour specials and a Valentine's Day event Feb. 14.

Celebrate love the entire weekend with live music performances Feb. 13- 15.

Kendall County will feature a performance by American English, an Annual Membership Dinner and much more.

Cozy Fest Weekend, along with a Magic and Mischief Show and other exciting events, is coming up in Kane County.

The fifth annual Flock to the Rock is Feb. 8 in Rock Falls.

Wilton relocated its former Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Art to its headquarters at 535 E. Diehl Road in Naperville in August, and renamed it “Wilton Sweet Studio.”

Whimsical ice sculptures and live carving will be winter attractions at the weekend Downers Grove Ice Festival from Jan. 31-Feb. 2.

Shop Valentine’s Day gifts in Huntley and take in the Groundhog Day festivities in Woodstock.

Indoor and outdoor winter pleasures await in DuPage and Cook counties, from multiple theater productions to the Downers Grove Ice Festival and a Chocolate Weekend at The Morton Arboretum.

Here's a listing of the best live music venues in Kane, McHenry and DeKalb counties and the Illinois Valley, as voted on by Shaw Media audiences.

Bring your child to the Joliet Public Library for a day of fun activities on Saturday.

Watch the "Tarzan" musical, mini golf in a historic library, enjoy a Tom Petty cover band, go to a vinyl record show or take part in a trivia night this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

First Fridays Open Mic is Feb. 7 in Oregon; Flock to the Rock is Feb. 8 in Rock Falls.

Kendall County will feature family activities, sign making, a special Valentine's Day event and more.

Kane County will feature several Valentine's Day events, the Indoor Market and more.

Emagine Batavia is offering romantic specials to celebrate Valentine's Day.

The annual event is from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22.

Face 2 Face: A Tribute to Elton John & Billy Joel will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet.

Learn about storm chasing in Woodstock and shop sales in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

The 30th annual celebration of winter captivates visitors with its breathtaking massive snow sculptures, festive activities and cozy ambiance.

Beer festivals aren't just for the summer and fall months. Check out these winter events happening near you.

Eagle Watch Weekend and Penguin Plunge highlight a weekend of activities in the Illinois Valley that include some Valentine's Day themed activities.

Kane County will feature multiple space-related events, an anniversary party and much more.

April Noel is a playwright, actress and comedy improv founder about to step into another realm – that of film screenwriter and producer.

The lower-level lounge is set to open on Wednesday, Jan. 29 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 2 N. River St. in downtown Aurora.

There will be Silent Disco, a Junior Dragstrip Day and more in Kendall County.

Mangler: We know it’s cold but if you could brave the wind chill, we’d love to see you at the final weekend of “It Had To Be You.”

Sauk Valley Wedding Expo is Feb. 2; Stupor Bowl is Feb. 8

Enjoy a romantic afternoon full of an enchanting selection of savory canapés crafted by Chef Chris Curren and decadent confections by pastry chef Marti Preradovic.

Celebrate special relationships with 'You've Got a Friend' Afternoon Tea on Feb. 8 or Valentine's Day Brunch on Feb. 9.

The Student Silent Film Festival is a film competition in which students from 11 Chicago area high schools create original motion pictures.

Joliet Junior College planetarium presents “Mars: The Ultimate Voyage” a free, one-hour presentation about ongoing efforts toward the next mission to Mars on Thursday evening.

Stay warm inside with RC racing in Johnsburg and a winter carnival in Crystal Lake this weekend in McHenry County.

The Storytellers Studio Session, a Mad Hatter Ball, dinosaur-themed activities, swing music and a painting party are some activities this weekend in the Illinois Valley.

The project, which is a follow up to its Warhol-inspired DuPage Pop Art Challenge, will showcase large-scale, ukiyo-e style artwork depicting iconic locations throughout DuPage County.

Kane County will feature an exciting band performance by Wilson River Band, library events and more.

There are several exciting upcoming events in Kendall County, including musical performances, special presentations and more.

Trivia events, eagle-watching also on schedule of things to do.

Enjoy classics and family favorite movies on the big screen with 'Reels at the Rialto.'

Enjoy brunch from Fernando's Street Kitchen, a mocktail from Grainology Brewstillery at the Batavia Indoor Market every Saturday morning.

Get back in tune this January with some Joliet-area live music, music trivia, storytelling that begins with music and more.

The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County offers entertainment from a wide range of musical genres.

Performance dates are Jan. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 12 at 2 p.m.

Embrace the cold during a candlelight hike or stay warm inside for a bubble show this weekend in McHenry County.