The Beach Boys are known for hits like “Surfin’ USA,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Barbara Ann,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and “Kokomo.”

Fatty's Pub & Grille will host the St. Patrick's Day 0.1K Fun Run at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 14.

Irish wood shipped from overseas, crowd-pulling music, history-rooted stories and a sense of welcome that treats strangers like family awaits guests at Frank O'Dowd's pub in Galena.

“Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue,” is set to open Friday, May 8, at EXP, the new immersive entertainment venue at The Pearl District.

Illinois and Wisconsin boast a wealth of spa getaways, offering luxurious pampering and relaxation just a short trip away.

This blockbuster program showcases some of the most iconic and beloved film scores ever written—music that has become part of America’s cultural soundtrack.

St. Patrick's Day is Tuesday, March 17 but there's plenty of Irish fun with parades and parties across northern Illinois this weekend.

Comedian John Caparulo will perform at the Sandwich Opera House on Saturday, March 7.

The band will perform Thursday, March 12 at the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb.

Hundreds of small, locally-owned boutiques and shops in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin will participate in this one-of-a-kind event March 6-7.

Guests will enjoy a full weekend itinerary, including a Friday night welcome reception with butler-passed hors d’oeuvres, intimate educational seminars, and a multi-course wine dinner paired with standout selections from the featured wineries.

The Vintage Shop Hop, featuring vintage, thrift and antique stores across northern Illinois and Wisconsin, is March 6 and 7.

Here are the winners for the best coffee shops in the Best of the Fox, Best of the Illinois Valley, DeKalb County's Finest and Sauk Valley Favorites contest.

Beyond the local favorites and hidden gems, a handful of suburban restaurants offer a touch of celebrity.

Dinosaur World Live is at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 1 at the Egyptian Theatre in DeKalb.

Get ready to revisit some peak 2000s-era boy bands and pop music this summer at DeKalb Corn Fest. Here's this year's lineup:

Escape these brutal winter temperatures with a day or weekend at these indoor waterparks in northern Illinois.

If you're looking for a camping adventure this summer, check out Starved Rock Family Campground and other award-winning campgrounds across the country.

Check out these restaurants the next time you make plans for your weekend brunch.

Adults can learn about comedian and entertainer Jack Benny during at “Hometowns to Hollywood” tribute program at the DeKalb Public Library.

The harpsichord will be featured in the Baroque music performed at the Feb. 27 concert in Elgin.

Dancing Queen – An ABBA Tribute will be at the Sandwich Opera House Friday, Feb. 20 and Saturday, Feb. 21.

The student choruses will come from Aurora, Carpentersville, Glen Ellyn, St. Charles and Sycamore high schools. Concerts will be held at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church.

National Margarita Day is Sunday, Feb. 22. Check out where you can find the best margarita in your area.

National Drink Wine Day is Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Years of collective work, vineyard refinement and expanded production capacity have elevated Stoller Family Estate's wines to their clearest expressions yet.

The event will feature more than 40 beers to sample, as well as whiskey and bourbon tastings.

Axe throwing is a great way to have fun and blow off some steam. Here are are locations around northern Illinois.

Roberts Family Farm in Sandwich will host Bourbon & Spirits tasting on Saturday, while the Glidden Homestead & Historical Center will host an 1873 Date Night on Friday.

Impress your Valentine with decadent chocolate from one of these gourmet chocolate shops in northern Illinois.

The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb has some hot shows coming up Feb. 13 & 14.

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.

Check out what Shaw Local audiences voted as the best romantic and fine dining restaurants in Kane, DeKalb, Will and McHenry counties, as well as the Illinois Valley.

Enjoy a romantic dinner to celebrate Valentine's Day at one of these restaurants in northern Illinois.

"Million Dollar Quartet" will run March 4-May 31 at the intimate Stolp Island Theatre in downtown Aurora.

The 10th annual PolarPalooza returns to Hopkins Park Saturday, Feb. 7.

The performances on Feb. 7 & 8 will include works by Antonín Dvořák, Samuel Barber and Johannes Brahms.

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

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

Check out these beer festivals happening in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin this winter.

El Jimador in DeKalb will host Salsa Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. Adults can try their hand at skateboarding in DeKalb Friday, Jan. 30.

Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani will join executive chef Noah Gümüstekin for an unforgettable culinary event Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to benefit the James Beard Foundation.

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

Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.

The Fire & Ice Festival and Chili Cook-Off is Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Sycamore Community Center.

Bad Momz of Comedy is a professional group of women who know how to inject laughter, fun and camaraderie into an eventful evening.

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Warner is known for being an entertainer, bringing the audience into the performance with laughter and even a couple of sing-alongs.

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

This high-energy tribute concert celebrates the music of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper—three icons whose careers helped shape the sound of American rock music.