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The immersive concert-style tribute show will recreate the magic and authenticity of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel live on stage.
Sample food and wine at participating local businesses in downtown Utica.
Legendary comics Bobcat Goldthwait and Brian Posehn, in addition to many additional comedians, will perform at the Batavia club in February.
This comedy play runs Jan. 29-March 1 at the McAninch Arts Center on the College of DuPage campus.
The Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb has some hot shows coming up this winter.
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.
Get ready for a dazzling night of music, glamour, and powerhouse vocals as Annika Starr pays tribute to one of the most iconic performers in pop culture history.
This unforgettable concert event pays tribute to the iconic Southern California sound of the late 1960s and 1970s, blending folk, rock and country into what became known as 'California Country Rock.'
The performances on Feb. 7 & 8 will include works by Antonín Dvořák, Samuel Barber and Johannes Brahms.
Griffin will headline the Hollywood Joliet Casino Event Center on March 20.
This Water Street Studios artist is making waves with her instruction and honed talent.
Lakshmi will be singing copies of her new cookbook.
Woodstock Willie' weather report has arrived on Woodstock Square, where the Bill Murray movie "Groundhog Day" was filmed.
The location manager for the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" explained how Woodstock ended up playing the role of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.
Woodstock Willie made his prognostication from the gazebo at Woodstock Square early on a chilly Monday morning, Feb. 2, 2026.
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.
Audiences are invited to celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a one-night-only stand-up showcase featuring Maggie Hughes DePalo and Jim Flannigan, hosted by Chicago favorite John DaCosse.
Brookfield Zoo Chicago adds new Valentine’s Day events and offers experiences and gift ideas for lovebirds, friends and foes.
Grammy-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse.
Brett Young will bring his 2026 2.0 Tour to downtown Joliet Friday, Jan. 30.
Drew Lynch will perform at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026.
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.
Vitamin String Quartet will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 29.
Emily and Jesse Moffitt are opening a second Summer Moon Coffee in Wheaton. The couple opened the first location in Crystal Lake about three years ago.
Winslow is best known for his iconic performances in all seven “Police Academy” films and “Spaceballs.”
With the grand opening scheduled for spring, the $22 million Fox Haven Square development in St. Charles is quickly transforming from long-imagined to fully realized as a destination for dining and entertainment.
More than 40 participating St. Charles restaurants will be offering a special discounts.
Verucchi's Ristorante in Spring Valley was voted Best Italian Restaurant and Best Pasta in the Illinois Valley.
Sullivan Rutherford Estate's Cœur de Vigne Cabernet Sauvignon has hints of blueberry, plum, dark chocolate and dried flowers.
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.
The 2026 season is designed to support local businesses, encourage city-wide engagement and celebrate all that Dixon has to offer, according to a news release.
Lewis, the Vermont-born powerhouse, first found success with the 2000s-era hard rock band Staind.
The concerts on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 will feature selections from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals.
From the mid-70s through the 90s, Bob Seger and The Silver Bullet Band defined the sound of American rock. Hits like “Turn The Page,” “Night Moves,” “Hollywood Nights” and “Old Time Rock and Roll.”
KC and the Sunshine Band are known for their hits “That’s the Way (I Like It),” “Boogie Shoes” and “Get Down Tonight.”
The show will be performed Jan. 23-25 and Jan. 30-Feb. 1.
Next multi-course dinner to be held on Jan. 22
Crist will perform at the downtown Joliet theatre Jan. 23.
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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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.
Aurora's second annual Restaurant Week is Jan. 20 through Feb. 3.
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.
This elegant event will feature curated cocktails and a prix fixe, chef-designed gourmet dinner, followed by the live performance.
Jefferson Starship's hits include "Jane,” “We Built This City,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” alongside classic Jefferson Airplane staples “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love.”