Things to do Feb. 2-8: Groundhog Day events, Dinosaur Adventure, Ice Fest and more

Ongoing

“Downton Abbey — The Exhibition”: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through March 31 at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. See never-before-seen elements from the show, including original costumes, production-used props and exclusive footage from “Downton Abbey.” $27-$64. downtonexhibition.com.

Cantigny Winterfest: 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 29 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ice skate on the new outdoor rink and buy food and drinks at the Oak Lodge. Skating: $7; skate rental: $3; parking: $5. cantigny.org.

Starts before Friday

“Groundhog Day” the movie: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1; noon and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2; and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, at Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theatre, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Watch the movie in the theater featured in the movie. $7-$9. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour”: 8:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 1-2, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rescheduled shows from August. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $112. unitedcenter.com.

Friday, Feb. 2

Groundhog Day Prognostication: 7 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Woodstock Square, Dean and Van Buren streets, Woodstock. The main event for Groundhog Day. See Woodstock Willie emerge from his tree trunk home. Free. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Drink to World Peace: 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Public House of Woodstock, 101 N. Johnson, Woodstock. Come to the bar where Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell “Drink to World Peace” in the movie “Groundhog Day.” $7 includes a drink and souvenir shot glass. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Official Groundhog Day Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Immediately following the Prognostication, the official Groundhog Day breakfast will be held at the Woodstock Moose Lodge. Woodstock Willie will be on hand for pictures. Tickets must be purchased in advanced. $20. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Ice Fest 2024: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 2-4, in downtown Downers Grove. See more than 50 ice sculptures and live ice-carving demonstrations from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free. downtowndg.org.

Walking tour of “Groundhog Day” film sites: 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Gather at the Opera House for a tour of the “Groundhog Day” filming sites. Dress for the weather. Free. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Schubert’s “Winterreise”: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Mundelein Center for the Fine and Performing Arts, 1020 W. Sheridan Road, Chicago. Faculty members tenor Klaus Georg and pianist Haysun Kang take the audience on a winter journey through Franz Schubert’s song cycle “Winterreise.” $5-$15. luc.universitytickets.com.

“Groundhog Day” Movie Memorabilia: 3-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., Woodstock. See photos and special items from the “Groundhog Day” film. Plus, learn how the movie was made and ask questions from people who were there. Free. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Groundhog Day Dinner Dance: 5-11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Woodstock Moose Lodge, 406 Clay St., Woodstock. Raffles and silent auctions will benefit Moose Charities. $25. woodstockgroundhog.org.

CHIMEFest: 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Logan Center for the Arts Performance Penthouse, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. The Chicago Integrated Media Experimental Studio will present an annual celebration of electroacoustic music produced by the CHIME Studio at the University of Chicago showcasing works and practices that explore the theme of intermedia, highlighting compositions that employ multimedia in both conceptual and poetic ways. The concerts will feature performances by Beyond This Point at 5:30 p.m. and lovemusic at 7:30 p.m. Free. cli.re/56812-chimefest-beyond-this-point.

Come Together, a Dueling Pianos Experience: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. A comedy-based clap-a-long, singalong dueling piano show. This fundraiser for the Fox Valley Special Recreation Association includes entertainment, buffet dinner, open bar, dessert, games and a silent auction. $100. fvsra.org.

Light Up the Night Family Dance: 6:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Northbrook Hilton, 2855 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. DJ music, appetizers, games, desserts and a souvenir photo. A discounted dinner package is available at Allgauer’s on the Riverfront before the dance. $155-$195. nbparks.org.

Ben Zucker presents: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Museum of Surgical Science, 1524 N. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Composer Ben Zucker's album release features an immersive experience at the edge of concert, installation and meditation, with duo Garden Unit and new electronic interventions performed live by the composer. $15-$25. eventbrite.com.

“Make it Last Forever” featuring Keith Sweat & Tyrese: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. A 35th anniversary celebration featuring Keith Sweat and Tyrese alongside Pretty Ricky. $59-$219. wintrustarena.com.

Akropolis Reed Quintet: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Logan Center for the Arts Performance Hall, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Akropolis will present imaginative arrangements alongside original works that highlight exploration into jazz and its impact on classical music. $20. cli.re/56814-akropolis-reed-quintet.

Animaniacs in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Join the voices of “Animaniacs” as they perform songs from the cartoon series backed by the original projected animation. $44-$46. prairiecenter.org.

Cocktails and Wine with Willie: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. The Friends of the Opera House fundraiser includes a flight of specialty cocktails and light snacks. Cash bar will be available. $35. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Chicken Bone: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Funk rock cover band based in Evanston. $15. evanstonspace.com.

Christian McBride’s “The Movement Revisited”: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Eight-time Grammy Award-winning bassist, bandleader and host of NPR’s “Jazz Night in America,” Christian McBride performs a musical portrait of civil rights icons Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., Muhammad Ali and Barack Obama. $35-$199. cso.org.

First Friday Funnies: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Improv Playhouse, 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Monthly comedy show. $12.50 in advance, $20 at the door; $5/$7.50 for students. improvplayhouse.com.

Los Alegres Del Barranco: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Los Alegres Del Barranco perform their USA Tour 2024. $49.50-$139.50. rosemont.com/theatre.

Seattle Rock Night: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tributes to the Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains and Nirvana from Big Bang Baby, A Little Bitter and HERvana. $19-$29. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, Feb. 3

Dinosaur Adventure: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. See realistic, life-size moving dinosaurs and participate in activities such as Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur ring and more. $27-$49. rosemont.com/desconvention.

Groundhog Tales with Jim May: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Home State Bank, 124 S. Johnson St., Woodstock. Storyteller Jim May presents tales celebrating the groundhog’s arrival. Free. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Groundhog Day Bags Tournament: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Ortmann’s Red Iron Tavern, 101 E. Church St., Woodstock. Compete in an outdoor bags tournament to help raise funds for Warp Corp. Teams can register at Ortmann’s. $42. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Ice-A-Palooza: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Central Athletic Complex, 500 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. Outdoor event featuring ice skating, entertainment, food trucks, character visits and more. The Wheaton Police Department vs. Wheaton Fire Department hockey game is at 12:15 p.m. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Illinois Vintage Fest: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 3-4, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Over 150 vendors selling vintage clothing, home goods, collectibles and more. Free entry. facebook.com/illinoisvintagefest.

Self-Care Health Fair: 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Eleanor Murkey Community Center, 34 N. Sheridan Road, 5th floor, Waukegan. Local and state organizations will provide mental health resources and information. Presented by Sen. Adriane Johnson and State Rep. Rita Mayfield. Free. senatoradrianejohnson.com.

Soul Food with Sylvia: 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Jane Addams Center, 95 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. Learn how to make traditional soul food to celebrate Black History Month with Sylvia England, volunteer cook, founder and executive director of the African American Museum at the England Manor. $8-$10. waukeganparks.org.

Playhouse 38 10-Year Anniversary Community Celebration: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Playhouse 38 Theatre, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva. Playhouse 38 will commemorate its anniversary with a free celebration for all ages. Includes light refreshments and beverages for purchase. Free. genevaparks.org.

“Piano Man,” The Billy Joel Experience: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. A tribute to Billy Joel starring pianist and vocalist Tim Georgeff as the “Piano Man.” $43-$55. woodstockoperahouse.com.

World Premieres: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Evanston History Center Charles Gates Dawes Mansion, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. A pre-Valentine concert featuring two world-renowned classical musicians, Alexander Hersh on cello and Victor Santiago Asunción on piano. $40; free for students with a valid ID. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Groundhog Day Pub Crawl: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Check in at Old Courthouse Center, 101 N. Johnson, Woodstock. The first 200 ticket purchasers will receive a free Groundhog Day item. All paid attendees will receive two drink tokens to be used at any participating pub crawl location. $20. woodstockgroundhog.org.

Hearts & Artists, A Valentine’s Tea: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Colonel Palmer House, 660 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Enjoy music, fine arts and the theoretical dynamics behind their influence over a Victorian Valentine’s Day dinner. For ages 12 and older. $30 for residents, $39 for nonresidents. crystallakeparks.org.

Lucky Pickers: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Riverlands Brewing Company, 1860 Dean St., Unit A, St. Charles. Bluegrass musicians Lucky Pickers will perform. Food for purchase from Chuck’s Wood Fired Pizza. Free admission. riverlandsbrewing.com.

Bourbon Extravaganza: 6:30-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at Old Towne Hall, 54 Brink St., Crystal Lake. Learn the nuances of bourbons and their history and tasting techniques featuring more than 12 bourbon distilleries during this fundraiser for the Pioneer Center for Human Services. $90-$120. pioneercenter.org.

“Winter Dance Party”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The official live and authentic re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. This is the only show endorsed by the Holly, Valens and Richardson estates. $40-$50. rauecenter.org.

Ax, Kavakos & Ma: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The superstar classical trio of Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma returns with an all-Beethoven program that includes the composer’s symphonic music arranged for piano trio. $99-$399. cso.org.

Dude Dad Live: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Taylor Calmus, also known as Dude Dad, performs stand-up comedy. For mature audiences. $20-$50. geneseetheatre.com.

“The Magic of Hollywood”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs musical moments from “E.T.,” “Star Wars,” “Cinema Paradiso” and the “Harry Potter” series. $10-$55. cityofelgin.org.

Professional Championship Bull Riders World Tour Finale: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Now Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. See rising stars and veteran bull riders compete. $10-$64. nowarena.com.

Chamber Orchestra and Middle East Music Ensemble: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Logan Center, Performance Hall, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Musicians from the University Chamber Orchestra and the Middle East Music Ensemble share the stage for a collaborative cross-cultural performance. Free. music.uchicago.edu.

NieR Orchestra Concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Features the solo vocals of original NieR series singers Emi Evans and J’nique Nicole, as well as a specially created program with HD video projections from NieR series director Yoko Taro and composer Keiichi Okabe. $50-$250. rosemont.com/theatre.

A Trip with the MTV Generation, Ultimate Acoustic Rock Show: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A night of storytelling and songs celebrating a love for music with Pete Evick, Dean Cramer and Chad Stewart. $15-$25. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, Feb. 4

Music of Grateful Dead: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. The Rock and Roll Playhouse performs songs created by Grateful Dead in this concert for children. $15. thaliahallchicago.com.

Hélène Grimaud: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Hélène Grimaud performs Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 109, Brahms’ “Fantasies” and “Three Intermezzos,” and Busoni’s arrangement of Bach’s solo-violin “Chaconne.” $35-$150. cso.org.

Profiles in Excellence, Music Roots: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 N. Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Join the Lake County Forest Preserves for the 41st annual Profiles in Excellence event for inspiring presentations and performances in honor of Black History Month. This year’s theme, “Music Roots,” will feature a performance by Diamana Diya, an all-female dynamic percussion ensemble presenting traditional rhythms and songs from Guinea. Free. lcfpd.org.

Winter Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg Youth Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia Strings present their Winter Concert. $5-$9 in advance, $7-$11 at the door. ci.ovationtix.com.

Chris Janson: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Chris Janson performs his brand of country, featuring his wry sense of humor and thoughtful lyrics. $33-$69. geneseetheatre.com.

PureSoul Presents 1990s Unplugged: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Concert featuring songs of the ’90s re-imagined for an intimate setting, including the music of Nirvana, Mazzy Star, Fionna Apple, Chris Cornell, Lauryn Hill, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and more. $15-$30. evanstonspace.com.

Monday, Feb. 5

Remy Bumppo Theatre Company’s “Readings on Ravenswood”: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at the Remy Bumppo Rehearsal Space, 1751 W. Grace St., Chicago. Reading of “This is Not a True Story” by Preston Choi, directed by Creative Producer Christina Casano. Suggested donation $15. remybumppo.org.

Million Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Pianist and composer Steve Million will present his “Perfectly Spaced” album release. $15-$25. evanstonspace.com.

Musical Journalism with Flutist Adam Sadberry: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at the Logan Center, Performance Hall, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Award-winning flutist Adam Sadberry presents a program of musical journalism, highlighting the story of his grandfather, Civil Rights journalist L. Alex Wilson, who covered the murder of Emmett Till and the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Free; RSVP requested. music.uchicago.edu.

Toni Romiti with Queen Key and Mello Buckzz: 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $25-$35. thaliahallchicago.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Dinosaur World Live: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Discover a prehistoric world of lifelike dinosaurs in this interactive family event. $20-$35. rialtosquare.com.

Eric Johanson: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Louisiana native and bluesman Eric Johanson performs. $12-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert: 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist Chicago, 55 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Violinist Sirena Huang and pianist Chih-Yi Chen perform music by Amy Beach, Francis Poulenc, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Chen Gang. Free. classicalmusicchicago.org.

Music of Velvet Underground: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. John Mead’s True Believers play the music of the Velvet Underground. $12-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Celebrate Chinese New Year: Noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Welcome the Year of the Dragon at the Senior Center with Chinese cuisine, Chinese New Year facts and festive games. $19-$25. nbparks.org.

Ed Zwick reads “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions”: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd floor, Chicago. Acclaimed director, producer and screenwriter Ed Zwick visits the American Writers Museum to read from and discuss his new memoir “Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions: My Fortysomething Years in Hollywood.” $9-$14. americanwritersmuseum.org.

Music on Tap: 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Alter Brewing Company, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 213, Downers Grove. Free. fb.me/e/3zWlWAIkc.

Briston Maroney, Ultrapure Tour: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8-9, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Briston Maroney performs. $29.50-$106. thaliahallchicago.com.

Seong-Jin Cho Plays Beethoven: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, Feb. 8 and 10, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Seong-Jin Cho plays Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto under conductor Gemma New. The program closes with Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony. $55-$299. cso.org.

Kevin Burt & Big Medicine: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. 2019 Blues Music Award nominee and International Blues Challenge winner in three categories Kevin Burt will perform. $15-$25. evanstonspace.com.

On stage

Marriott Theatre’s “In the Heights”: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays through March 17 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The musical explores three days in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Tickets start at $60. marriotttheatre.com.

“Champion”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3; 7 p.m. Tuesday and Friday, Feb. 6 and 9; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 11, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Based on a true story, boxer Emile Griffith is tortured by the complex realities of his life. $49-$69. lyricopera.org.

“Cinderella”: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, Sunday, Feb. 4, and Wednesday, Feb. 7, and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Gioachino Rossini's opera of the classic fairy tale, sung in Italian with projected English subtitles. Tickets start at $39 and vary by day. lyricopera.org/cinderella.

“A Doll’s House Part 2”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Village Theatre Guild, 2S720 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Sequel to Henrik Ibsen's classic and controversial play “A Doll’s House.” $22. villagetheatreguild.com.

“Hit Me Like a Flower”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 2-3, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at Facility Theatre, 1138 N. California Ave., Chicago. Curious Theatre Branch’s revival of Beau O’Reilly’s comedy, which premiered in 2004. Pay what you can, suggested is $20. curioustheatrebranch.com.

“On Golden Pond”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2-25, and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. MadKap Productions presents “On Golden Pond” by Ernest Thompson, a play that illustrates the hilarious yet heartbreaking human moments of life. $34-$38. web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1157835.

“The Play that Goes Wrong”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Feb. 2-24, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 11 and 25, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. This comedy mystery follows the Cornley University Drama Society presenting its newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” when everything goes wrong. $15-$25. threebrotherstheatre.com.

“Selling Kabul”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through Feb. 25, at North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. After serving as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Afghanistan, Taroon spends his days in hiding and must choose between staying concealed or risking his life to see his newborn child. $39-$59. northlight.org/events/selling-kabul.

“Mother Courage and Her Children”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays through Feb. 24 at Trap Door Theatre, 1655 W. Cortland St., Chicago. Wartime virtues become fatal in this stark music-filled play. $15-$30; Thursdays have two-for-one admission. trapdoortheatre.com/mother-courage-and-her-children.

“The Outgoing Tide”: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1 to March 3, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The humorous, sensitive and uplifting story of one family’s struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Contains adult themes and language. $42-$44. atthemac.org.

“Broadway’s Next Hit Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. This troupe of improv actors create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with dancing, catchy melodies and laughter, turning audience suggestions into a full-blown improvised musical. $39-$49, $59-$69 at the door. gortoncenter.org.

“Star Dust: From Bach to Bowie”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Complexions Contemporary Ballet has re-envisioned ballet in a performance showcasing selections by Johann Sebastian Bach and David Bowie. $30-$120. auditoriumtheatre.org.

The Capitol Fools: 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Comedy featuring former members of the Capitol Steps. $40-$52. northshorecenter.org.

“Golden Girls, The Laughs Continue”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6-26, at Broadway Playhouse, 175 E. Chestnut St., Chicago. A parody and tribute to the well-known “Golden Girls” sitcom. $26.50-$71.50. broadwayinchicago.com.

“Billy Elliot”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 7 through March 24, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The music of Elton John brings to life the story of an 11-year-old English boy who stumbles upon a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. $28-$79. paramountaurora.com.

Chicago Kids Company presents “Beauty and the Beast”: Various times and dates through April 27 at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., Chicago. Chicago Kids Company Theater for Children presents a one-hour musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale geared to kids 2-10. $18-$22, $10 for groups of 20 or more. chicagokidscompany.com/beauty-and-the-beast.

Chicago Kids Company Presents “Little Red Riding Hood”: Various times and dates through March 8 at the Apollo Theater, 2550 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. A one-hour musical based on the original fairy tale. $18. chicagokidscompany.com/littlered.

Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”: Various times and dates through Sunday, Feb. 25, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Porchlight’s 29th season launches with a 90th-anniversary production of the Cole Porter classic. $20-$69. porchlightmusictheatre.org/Anything-Goes.