Budget-friendly fun: 'Groundhog' celebration in Woodstock
‘Groundhog Day'
Watch the 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, at the Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., in downtown Woodstock. The screenings are part of Woodstock's annual Groundhog Day activities. Many of the PG-rated film's scenes were filmed in downtown Woodstock. Free. classiccinemas.com. 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1
Museum magic
Magician Jason Jourdan presents a family-themed magic show at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, at 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Jourdan will incorporate the museum's history into his act. Following the show, guests can tour the museum. Magic show is free. Tours are offered for $2-$4. (847) 255-1225. 1:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
Fireside chat
Actor and historian RJ Lindsey portrays President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in one of the president's famous fireside radio chats as he discusses the Depression, the New Deal, first lady Eleanor Roosevelt and much more in the Fireside Chat with FDR program at the Warren-Newport Public Library District, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Free. Register at wnpl.info or at (847) 244-5150, Ext. 5. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3
Adler's art
The David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville teams up with the Lake County Art League for The Lake County Art League Exhibition, a curated show featuring the works of five Lake County artists. Works include oil paint and acrylic and acrylic ink on rice paper. Free. adlercenter.org. Opening reception runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the David Adler Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Exhibit runs Thursday, Feb. 5, through Friday, Feb. 20; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
‘Let Children Be Children'
The Elmhurst Historical Museum is showcasing a new traveling exhibit, “Let Children Be Children: Lewis Wickes Hine's Crusade Against Child Labor.” This photographic exhibit looks at the often harsh conditions under which many American children worked in the early 20th century. Sociologist Hine spent 10 years photographing working children in cotton mills and coal mines, on farms and in other venues. The Elmhurst Historical Museum is at 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Admission is free. elmhursthistory.org. Exhibit runs through Sunday, April 5. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Drive-in Movie
The Prospect Heights Park District hosts a Drive-in Movie family event at the Gary Morava Recreation Center, 110 W. Camp McDonald Road, Prospect Heights. Children can create their own “car” made from cardboard and then watch the film “Despicable Me” in their vehicle. Admission for kids is $6; adults are free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Snacks will be available for purchase. (847) 394-2848 or phparks.org. 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
Grateful Dead tribute
Completely Dead, a Grateful Dead tribute band, performs a special musical tribute to the Grateful Dead at the Cairo Ale House, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. The program features selections from the Grateful Dead's three 1978 concerts at the great pyramids in Egypt. $5. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com. 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
Breweriana show
The Bullfrog Chapter of the BCCA Brewery Collectibles Club of America hosts its Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. A variety of beer cans and other breweriana will be showcased. Admission is $1. For information, call Ken at (847) 202-1877. bcca.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1