Weekend picks: Head for 'Adventures' with Disney On Ice at United Center

Disney journeys

“Disney On Ice: Road Trip Adventures” takes families on a skating journey to meet with Aladdin, Mary Poppins, Moana and many other characters brought to life on ice. The tour continues this weekend at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $15-$65. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 11 a.m., 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Shadow celebration

Groundhog Days 2020 features screenings of the beloved 1993 film “Groundhog Day,” film location tours, family activities, a weather prognostication from Woodstock Willie and many more activities. Events take place in and around the Woodstock Square Historic District near 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Many events have free admission, though some have entrance fees up to $25. For full event list, call (815) 334-2620 or visit woodstockgroundhog.org. Various events from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Suburban blues

Hey Nonny's Winter Blues Summit brings the blues to the suburbs this weekend. The shows are at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, as well as stages in the same building at the Metropolis Grand Ballroom and Big Shot Piano Lounge. $120 Saturday-only pass; $60 Sunday-only pass; $175 three-day pass. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com. 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2

Pets aplenty

See fluffy rabbits, scaly lizards and more at the All Animal Expo at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $5 for ages 11 and older; $3 kids 6-10; free for kids 5 and younger with paid guardian. (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org or allanimalexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

Great American opera

A new coproduction of the Gershwins' “Porgy and Bess” is screened globally as part of The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series starting Saturday at select cinemas. Sung in English. Ticket prices vary by venue, but largely $19.45 to $26. For exact locations and prices, visit metopera.org or fathomevents.com. Live relay: 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; Encores: 1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, and 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8

Sweet samples

More than 25 merchants participate with samples as part of the Long Grove Cocoa Crawl Saturday in historic downtown Long Grove, at 308 Old McHenry Road. Free admission, but arrive early in case merchants run out of giveaways. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

Song & dance

Drury Lane Theatre presents George and Ira Gershwin's “An American in Paris” starring Broadway veteran Josh Drake (“Aladdin”) as an American GI trying to launch his painting career in Paris post World War II. Leigh-Ann Esty plays the aspiring ballet dancer who catches his eye and his heart in director/choreographer Lynne Kurdziel-Formato's production. Previews at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, and through Feb. 5, at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The show opens Thursday, Feb. 6. $65-$75. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com.

'SNL' alum

Longtime fans of “Saturday Night Live” won't want to miss the return of Chris Kattan and Friends this weekend at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $28 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

Bucking bulls

Cheer on established veterans and rising stars at the Professional Championship Bullriders World Tour Finale XIV this weekend at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $18-$63; $10 youth general admission. (847) 649-2222 or searscentre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

JDR's 'Winning' release show

Straight out of the gate, JDR & the Broadcast showcases all the hallmarks of a strong Americana band with the opening song on its new release, “No Winning Hands.” the band celebrates the release with a show at The Venue in the band's hometown of Aurora. Pop-rock duo Vinyl Pop, whose recent single, “This Time,” folds bluesy grooves into the duo's singer-songwriter blend, joins the band on the lineup. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at The Venue, 1 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. $10-$15. (331) 212-8490 or themusicvenue.org.

Swedish pop

Get your fill of 1970 global pop hits via the acclaimed touring tribute show “ABBA Mania.” It plays twice this weekend at two locations: first on Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $32-$45. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org; then on Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, in Crystal Lake; 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in St. Charles

ALS benefit at BrauerHouse

Take The Reins, Bumsy and the Moochers, Lights Over Bridgeport and Attic Salt play a benefit show in honor of Kim Shattuck of The Muffs and The Pandoras, who died last fall after a two-year struggle with ALS. Proceeds from the show and raffle will benefit the The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Princess Brunch

Score some extra points with your little princess or prince Sunday, Feb. 2, by taking them to Shaw's Princess Brunch. Kids will love meeting and singing with four princesses during the brunch, which offers reservations from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. As a sweet treat, there will be a special Hot Chocolate and Sweets table featuring themed candies and desserts. And each child will receive a tiara or crown to take home. Brunch is $69 for adults, $20 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and younger (two children max per adult). Shaw's Crab House Schaumburg is at 1900 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg, (847) 517-2722, shawscrabhouse.com/schaumburg/.

Piano recital

See a different side of Chicago psychiatrist and physician Kourosh Dini when he performs a blend of romantic, classical and modern piano music at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Free admission. (630) 584-0076 or scpld.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Concert highlights

Winter Blues Summit features bands Kinsey Report, Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials and many more: 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights, and stages in the same building at the Metropolis Grand Ballroom and Big Shot Piano Lounge. $120 Saturday-only pass; $60 Sunday-only pass; $175 three-day pass. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.

The Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series presents “Porgy and Bess”: Live relay: 11:55 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1; Encores: 1 and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, and 12:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. For exact locations and prices, visit metopera.org or fathomevents.com.

Brewers Rock Festival 2020: 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Wire, 6815 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

Yvonne Orji: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

JDR & the Broadcast release show with Vinyl Pop: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at The Venue, 1 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. (331) 212-8490 or themusicvenue.org.

ALS benefit show featuring Take The Reins, Edward's band Bumsy and the Moochers, Lights Over Bridgeport and Attic Salt: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

“ABBA Mania”: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake; (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org; and 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

What's Our Age Again, Fueled By Emo, American Idiots: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

Great White, Slaughter: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

JP & Jenny: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

Michael Jacob, The Angel Colón Band, Bam Jand, Space Charms: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. (773) 871-6239 or silvieslounge.com.

7th heaven, Serendipity: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

CHIRP and Smashed Plastic Anniversary Bash featuring SuperKnova, Space Gators and The Dyes: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Sleeping Village, 3734 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. (608) 577-7133 or chirpradio.org.

Cory Wong, Scott Mulvahill: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.

Wedding Banned: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at EvenFlow Music & Spirits, 302 W. State St., Geneva. evenflowmusic.com.

Jagged Little Pill (Alanis tribute), Weeze (Weezer tribute), Too Fighters (Foo Fighters tribute): 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at WC Social Club, 920 W. Roosevelt Road, West Chicago. thewcsocialclub.com.

Teed, Arbor Creek: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Mackey's Hideout, 2601 S. River Road, McHenry. (815) 363-7040 or mackeyshideout.com.

Strawdawg: 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

Sam Cockrell Band: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at The House Pub, 16 S. Riverside Ave., St. Charles. thehousepub.com.

Hi Infidelity: 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues and is subject to change. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings or to add an event, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.