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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Super Bowl parties don't have to be the only fun this weekend. The suburbs offer plenty more options — from a comedy on stage in Oak Brook to a weekend of Groundhog Day fun in Woodstock.

For more ideas, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Go fish

See more than 100 fishing boats and check out fishing tackle manufacturers and local retailers at the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 North Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12; $3 kids ages 5 to 11. (847) 303-4100 or sportshows.com/chicago. Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Movie and more

Watch the Woodstock-shot 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” tour film sites and more at Woodstock's annual Groundhog Day activities. Events are in downtown Woodstock. See woodstockgroundhog.org for times and locations. Various times Friday through Monday.

Meet ‘Mr. Benny'

Mark Humphrey stars in a one-man show about the late comedian — and former Waukegan resident — Jack Benny. “Mr. Benny” plays Clockwise Theatre, 221 North Genesee St., Waukegan. Tickets are $25. (847) 775-1500 or clockwisetheatre.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Looking for ‘Laughter'?

First Folio Theatre presents Neil Simon's “Laughter on the 23rd Floor,” inspired by his days writing for Sid Caesar. See it at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St., Oak Brook. (630) 986.8067 or firstfolio.org. Tickets $22-$39. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

Trail blazers

Snow or no snow, the 7th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Show is set for Sunday at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. Admission is free to see the vehicles, though there are fees ranging from $3 to $10 for snowmobile registration. (847) 682-9110 or ilsnowmobile.com/Clubs/wsc.htm. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

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