Things to do Jan. 30 to Feb. 5: Norge Ski Jump Tournament, comedian Michael Winslow, Groundhog Day and more

Starts before Friday

Discover Boating Chicago Boat Show: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. See a selection of boats and vendors and take part in attractions such as Bumper Boats, the Surf Simulator, a trout pond, a virtual reality game and more. $12-$15. chicagoboatshow.com.

Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; 1 and 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30; and noon Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Dance Center, 1306 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Dance Center and Chicago International Puppet Theater Festival present Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust’s “About Ram,” drawing on the Rama myth in Bhavabhuti's “Uttararamacharita” through Bunraku puppetry, Kathakali and Chau dance, and projected animation. $15-$35. dance.colum.edu.

Friday, Jan. 30

Funny Marco: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $35.91-$55.45. improv.com/chicago.

Michael Winslow: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. See Michael Winslow “The Noise Man” with special guest Morgan Preston. $31-$41.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

An Evening with Lewberger: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Musical comedy trio made up of Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis and Hughie Stone Fish. $40-$45. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Drawing from Indigenous musical traditions and the untold legacy of Native jazz pioneers, the ensemble transforms traditional songs and rhythms into new works infused with the language of jazz. Free pre-show at 6 p.m. in Café Logan. $12-$43. logancenter.uchicago.edu.

Northwestern University’s 83rd Annual Dolphin Show “Footloose”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31, at Cahn Auditorium, 600 Emerson St., Evanston. Student-produced musical based on the iconic ’80s movie. $25-$40. nudolphinshow.org.

“Oliver!” A Staged Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, and Thursday and Friday, Feb. 5-6; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1 and 8, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

“Rumors” by Neil Simon: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 30 through Feb. 21, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8 and 22, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A group of wealthy friends gather at a dinner party and find the host wounded and his wife missing, then concoct wild cover stories, each lie spiraling further out of control. $20-$30. threebrotherstheatre.com.

A Neil Diamond Story: 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Neil Diamond tribute, with Denny Svehla and The Change of Habit Tribute Band. Tickets start at $43. rauecenter.org.

Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival: Friday through Sunday, Jan. 30 through Feb. 1, at Main and Curtiss Street, Downers Grove. See more than 60 ice sculptures displayed throughout the downtown. Watch live carving demonstrations from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday at the corner of Main and Curtiss and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Main Street Train Station. Free. downtowndg.org.

Saturday, Jan. 31

Norge Ski Jump 121st Annual Winter Tournament: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at Norge Ski Club, 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. Norge Ski Club athletes compete against jumpers from across the country. Food and beverages from Wild Onion Brewery, Miller Brewing and more. Saturday features juniors, followed by intermediate ski jumpers on a 40-meter jump, then Olympic jumpers on a 70-meter jump. Sunday features the 70-meter jump all afternoon. $20 in advance, $25 at the gate. norgeskiclub.org.

Iftar Bazaar: Noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Celebrate Ramadan with gourmet food, luxury fashion, live entertainment, services and experiences, presented by Chi Town Desi. $15. chitowndesi.com.

Winterfest 2026: 3-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Glenview Park District Community Ice Center, 1851 Landwehr Road, Glenview. Watch triple-header hockey games between Glenbrook South Titan Hockey Club and Loyola Academy Hockey Club and see the Glenview Stars Hockey Association take on the Honeybaked Hockey Club. Plus, watch a figure skating exhibition, check out the Ice Center’s Ice Bumper Cars and participate in afternoon family public sessions or an evening glow stick public session. Concessions available. $5. glenviewparks.org.

Bob Seger Tribute: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Featuring Soundtracks of a Generation’s Bob Seger Tribute Band. Tickets start at $43. Rauecenter.org

Dueling Pianos featuring Felix & Fingers: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Le Jardin at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Music, dancing and food as Felix and Fingers perform favorite sing-along hits. $75. cantigny.org.

Kathleen Madigan’s “The Day Drinking Tour”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $53.25. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. An all-male ballet company famous for its humorous and highly skilled performances of classical ballet. $20-$45. eccartscenter.org.

Village of Lake Villa’s 125th Anniversary Frost Bite Gala: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Lehmann Mansion, 485 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Music from Hey Jimmy, appetizers, dessert and more. $50. lake-villa.org.

“#IMOMSOHARD: The Flashback Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Comedy with best friends and comedians Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley. Tickets start at $54.60. geneseetheatre.com.

“The Gambler Returns, Ultimate Kenny Rogers Tribute”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Kenny Rogers tribute. $35-$40. woodstockoperahouse.com.

New Philharmonic’s “Broadway through the Years”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in the Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Broadway’s greatest hits spanning eight decades from the Golden Age classics, featuring the music of “Oklahoma,” “Les Miserables,” “Cabaret,” “Into The Woods,” “Mamma Mia,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “Evita” and more. $61-$63. atthemac.org.

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Featuring internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean conductor Vimbayi Kaziboni. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Patti LuPone’s “Matters of the Heart”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Three-time Tony Award-winner Patti LuPone performs over two dozen love songs ranging from Broadway favorites to works by today’s top contemporary songwriters. $59-$133. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Professional Championship Bull Riders: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. The top 30 bull riders in the world battle it out for the World Championship title, and the top 15 cowgirls race the clock in the Championship Barrel Racing Finals for the world title. Tickets start at $19.75. nowarena.com.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at Rivers Casino, 3000 S. Des Plaines River Road, Des Plaines. Blues-drenched rock ’n’ roll. $71.50-$101.50. riverscasino.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The band behind songs such as “Good Things,” “You Don’t Get Much,” “Idaho” and “Closer To Free.” Tickets start at $70.65. northshorecenter.org.

David Spade: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “I Got A Feel For It” Tour. $52-$145. jamusa.com.

Sunday, Feb. 1

Downtown Charlie Brown: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook. Join Downtown Charlie Brown and Harry Binford as they explore the migration of the blues from the Delta to Chicago, bringing to life legends like Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Son House and more. $5-$20. lizzadromuseum.org.

Hot Notes, Songs of the Swing Era: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. Hear 1940s hits in this lively cabaret celebrating the Big Band Era. Registration recommended. gpld.org.

Warrenville Sunday Music Matinee: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville. Heather Braoudakis will perform “Girls of the 1950s.” Register via warrenville.com.

Chamber Concerts: 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. The Cavatina Duo will perform in the Thornhill Education Center. Sip hot cider, and meet the artists at a special reception. $39-$44. mortonarb.org.

The Beautiful Land of Mongolia: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Buffalo Grove Park District Community Arts Center, 225 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Traditional Mongolian music. $23.18 at eventbrite.com.

Drumline Live: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. An international tour based on the Historically Black College and University marching band tradition, incorporating original compositions and soul-infused interpretations of Top 40 hits. $73-$132. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Fantastic and Magical Pops: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, at the Forest View Community Education Center Theater, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. The Northwest Symphony Orchestra will perform a program of orchestral showpieces, as well as iconic film scores including music from “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” “Wicked,” “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,” “Frozen” and more. $10-$20, free for kids younger than 14 with a ticketed adult. northwestsymphony.org.

Monday, Feb. 2

Groundhog Day Prognostication: 6:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Woodstock Square, 100 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Woodstock Willie’s annual prognostication in the location where scenes from the movie “Groundhog Day” were filmed. There will be a Polka band playing in the bandstand on the square. Other Groundhog Day events include a Drink to World Peace at 7:30 a.m. at Squire on the Square, 101 N. Johnson St.; the Moose Breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the Woodstock Moose Lodge #1329, 406 Clay St.; a Groundhog Wood Carving Demonstration from 9-11 a.m.; Walking Tour of Film Sites at 10 a.m.; Meet Stephen Tobolowsky at noon at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren; Movie Memorabilia Open House from 2-4 p.m. at the Woodstock Public Library, 414 W. Judd St., and more. The prognostication ceremony is free; some events have a fee. For a full list, visit woodstockgroundhog.org.

Groundhog Day Prediction at Randall Oaks Zoo: 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. “Cedar” the groundhog will make the annual prediction. At 1 p.m., meet zookeepers for a groundhog party. No admission for the prediction, regular admission ($7 general admission) for the party. dtpd.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 3

American Folk music with Pierce Crask: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at The Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central St., Evanston. American Folk and country blues. Free. celticknotpub.com.

“Be Our Guest: The Music of Alan Menken”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A concert celebrating the music of legendary composer Alan Menken performed by the 24-piece JAM Orchestra, conducted by Aaron Kaplan and featuring vocalists Johanna McKenzie Miller, Aurora Penepacker, Lorenzo Rush Jr. and Christopher Johnson. $45. metropolisarts.com.

Shedd Aquarium Resident Free Days: Hours vary by day Feb. 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 and 24-26, at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Free admission for Illinois residents. Advance reservation recommended. There is a $5 convenience fee for reservations made online; tickets can be reserved at (312) 939-2438 at no extra cost. Adults must provide proof of residency when redeeming tickets at a discounted rate. sheddaquarium.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 4

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. select Wednesdays at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. See “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

“Frindle”: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Based on the novel by Andrew Clements, “Frindle” is a thought-provoking adventure that celebrates imagination, learning and the power of language. $10-$15. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Discussion Series: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the Gail Borden Public Library District, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. A panel of local pastors, educators and activists will discuss Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Poverty. Suggested donation: nonperishable food items, toiletries or paper products. gailborden.info.

“Dear Evan Hansen”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 4 through March 22, as well as 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 11, plus 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Chicago-area premiere of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

Apollo’s Fire presents “Winter Sparks From Bach & Vivaldi”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Nichols Concert Hall at the Music Institute of Chicago, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Eight Apollo’s Fire musicians set sparks flying in virtuoso works of J.S. Bach, Telemann, Vivaldi and more. $10-$85. musicinst.org.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing Irish music on traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

“The New Edition Way Tour”: 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. With New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. Tickets start at $104.75. unitedcenter.com.

Thursday, Feb. 5

Disney On Ice “Jump In!”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6; 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7; and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $27.55. rosemont.com/allstate.

Jazz, The American Art Form: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Look back at the past performers who have been recipients of the National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Masters Award. Free. elmlib.org.

T.J. Miller: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $39.77-$59.30. improv.com/chicago.

“The Caucasian Chalk Circle”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 5-7, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Wirtz Center, Josephine Louis Theater, 20 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Written at the close of World War II, Brecht’s masterpiece explores the impact of war on ordinary people who find their humanity amid a chaos they did not invite. $8-$20. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra welcomes soprano Marie Engle for Francis Poulenc’s La voix humaine, a stirring one-act opera depicting one woman’s final phone call with her ex-lover in a struggle of unrequited love. $4-$6. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra Black History Month Celebration, A Tribute to Miles Davis: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. The Northwestern University Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Miles Davis during the centennial anniversary of his birth with the music from his 1957 Columbia Records release “Miles Ahead.” $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Ongoing

Alex Ross — Heroes & Villains: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays through Sundays and Wednesdays and 2-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 16 at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. A larger-than-life presentation of the work of legendary comic book artist Alex Ross featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel and DC universes. Museum admission: $3-$10, exhibit tickets: $5-$10, and free for kids 3 and younger. LCFPD.org/planyourvisit.

Brookfield Zoo Free Days: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 28 (except Feb. 16) at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Free general admission. Parking and attraction fees still apply. brookfieldzoo.org.

Ice Rink & Cocoa Cabanas: 4-9 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; and 4-9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Jan. 31, in the Cantigny Visitors Center Parking Lot, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ice skating, hot chocolate, fire pits, s’mores, specialty drinks and more. Admission to the rink is $7, spectator access is free. Skates are available to rent for $3. Two-hour Cocoa Cabana rentals start at $125, plus a food and beverage minimum. Each cabana can host up to 10 people. cantigny.org.

“The Phantom of the Opera”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through Feb. 1 at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. The worldwide hit production from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh. Tickets start at $125. cadillacpalacetheatre.com.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays through March 15; and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 25 and 1 p.m. Thursdays starting Feb. 26 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Marriott opens its 2026 season with the show about plant store attendant Seymour, his co-worker crush Audrey and the man-eating plant that threatens the world. $78-$101. marriotttheatre.com.

“The Outsider”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 22; plus 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 4; and 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A comedy of campaign chaos kicks off the new season. $30-$55. oillamptheater.org.

“Unnecessary Farce”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 1, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A pair of inept police officers set up a sting operation in a pair of matching hotel rooms. Pre-show discussion at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29; post-show discussion Feb. 6. Contains adult themes and language. $43-$45. atthemac.org.