Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and more

Starts before Friday

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 story explores the impact of war on ordinary people who find their humanity amid a chaos they did not invite. $8-$20. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

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

Friday, Feb. 6

Murder Mystery Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at Aurora Central Catholic High School, 1255 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora. Be immersed in a whodunit while enjoying dinner and supporting ACC’s performing arts program. $25. Buy tickets at gofan.co/app/school/IL15410?activity=Performing%20Arts.

Bobcat Goldthwait: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. The 7 p.m. Saturday show is sold out. Stand-up comedy. $34.49-$36.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Cosmic Skating: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Northbrook Sports Center, 1730 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook. Skating to DJ music, plus games and activities for all ages. $8, skate rental $4. nbparks.org.

Ragtime Pianist Reginald Robinson: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. MacArthur “Genius” Award-winning pianist Reginald R. Robinson will perform a mix of ragtime classics and original works — woven together with historical insights — on a rare Steinway concert grand piano built for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. $20-$55. evanstonhistorycenter.org.

Gunhild Carling: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Swing. $41-$48. prairiecenter.org.

“The Lion In Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 6 through March 1, plus 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at The Barrington, 540 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. A razor-sharp duel of love, power and inheritance featuring King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their three rival sons at Christmas, 1183. $28.03-$38.43. parkerplayerstheater.org.

Lucas Bohn “Lesson Plans To Late Night”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Bohn brings the audience along on his journey from the classroom to the comedy circuit. $25-$30. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble “Mosaic”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. A vibrant musical mosaic from Joseph Wilcox Jenkins’ spirited “American Overture” to Frank Ticheli’s expressive Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Reimagining the set list of ABBA’s 1979 concert at The Auditorium. $54-$128. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Jose James with Lizz Wright: Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You”: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. José James presents the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s “I Want You,” with special guest Lizz Wright. Tickets start at $55. cso.org.

Desert Rock: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A tribute to the ’60s and ’70s. Tickets start at $43. Rauecenter.org

Jay Leno: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stand-up comedy from the former host of “The Tonight Show.” $79.05. geneseetheatre.com.

Saturday, Feb. 7

In Search of Eagles: 7:30-9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at various locations. Drop in any place, anytime during the two hours to search for eagles. Volunteers will have scopes and binoculars (or bring your own) at McHenry and Algonquin dams, Carpenter Park in Carpentersville, and at the Williams Bay boat launch on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin. Free. mccdistrict.org.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Ice-A-Palooza: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Wheaton Central Athletic Center, 500 S. Naperville Road, Wheaton. This free outdoor event features ice skating, ice skating demonstrations, entertainment, a DJ, crafts, a food truck, a hot cocoa bar and games. Free. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Long Grove Cocoa Crawl: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, near 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Sample a variety of free hot cocoa samples at tents located throughout the historic downtown. Free. longgrove.org.

The Lovers Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St., Suite P, Tinley Park. A curated valentine’s-themed market featuring Belonio Doodles, Grandma Dan’s Bakery, KP’s Candy Factory, Libby McArthur Arts, Masterclass Sweet & Savory, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, DK Custom Woodwork, Special K’s BeerCandles and more. Free. streetzartzalliance.com.

Lake Barrington Cocoa Crawl: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7. Check in at Greater Chicago Kitchen & Bath, 22000 Pepper Road, Unit K, Lake Barrington. Explore the shops on Pepper Road while sipping cocoa samples. $20, includes a souvenir mug, cocoa, a token for a complimentary drink at Wild Onion Brewery, treats and more. Register at barringtonchamber.com.

Indoor Drive-In Movie Night: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Barrington Park District Fitness and Recreation Center, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. A cardboard box and decorations will be supplied to each child to create a car with their family that they can sit in while watching “How to Train Your Dragon.” $14-$18 child, $10-$14 adult. Registration required. barringtonparkdistrict.org.

Snow Ball Family Dance: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Wear cozy winter attire for the family night featuring face painting, glitter tattoos, a DJ-led dance party and an indoor snowball fight. Registration required. $5. foxlake.org.

Knock On Wood Clarinet Choir Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Part of the MCC Concert Series. Free. mchenry.edu.

Levity presents “Snow Day”: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. The electronic trio includes Chicago’s John Hauldren, Los Angeles’s PJ Carberry and Minnesota’s Josh Tarum. Tickets start at $50.25. wintrustarena.com.

Music on the Hill presents Calypso Carnival: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 Brinker Road, Barrington Hills. The Caught Steelin’ steel drum ensemble will play traditional calypso, Latin jazz, reggae, and pop and rock favorites. Free. pcbarrington.org.

The Ultimate Cher Show starring Annika Starr: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $63. Rauecenter.org.

“Afrique en Cirque” by Cirque Kalabanté: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, in the Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A fusion of acrobatics, live Afro-jazz music and West African culture. $45-$60. atthemac.org.

“Death Stranding”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. With the “Strands of Harmony World Tour.” $61-$404. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Geneva Lewis Plays Barber: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Chad Goodman conducts the Elgin Symphony Orchestra with Geneva Lewis on violin performing Barber’s Violin Concerto, Dvorak’s “Othello” and Brahms’ Symphony No. 3. Tickets start at $20. elginsymphony.org.

Lake County Symphony Orchestra’s “Timeless Masters”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. With guest music director Donald Schleicher and piano soloist Hannah Zhang. $10-$30. lakecountysymphonyorchestra.com.

Will Liverman and Jonathan King in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Presented by the Wheaton College Artist Series. $11.80-$59. wheaton.edu.

First Fridays Improv: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. GreenRoom Productions is a semi-professional ensemble-based theater company that specializes in improvisation and original sketch comedy. $15-$22. elginil.gov/2538/Hemmens-Cultural-Center.

An Intimate Evening with JJ Grey & Mofro: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Funky swamp rock and Southern soul. $48.80. geneseetheatre.com.

Loni Love: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at American Place Casino, 4011 Fountain Square Place, Waukegan. Comedy. Tickets start at $36.31. americanplace.com.

Sunday, Feb. 8

Xtreme Spirit Cheer & Dance: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. “Heart of Champions” cheer and dance national championship. Spectator admission: $25 cash only; free for kids 10 and younger. xtremespirit.com.

Simon and Garfunkel Through The Years: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Simon and Garfunkel tribute. $46.75-$78.75. arcadalive.com.

Monday, Feb. 9

Flutist Kim Fleuchaus: Noon Monday, Feb. 9, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Flutist Kim Fleuchaus accompanied by Jeremy Vigil. Free; an offering will be collected. stmarksevanston.org.

Jonathan Lachajewski: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, 132 Recital Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College junior Jonathan Lachajewski performs a violin recital. Free. wheaton.edu.

Tuesday, Feb. 10

American Folk music with Pierce Crask: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, at The Celtic Knot Public House, 2022 Central St., Evanston. American folk and country blues. Free. celticknotpub.com.

Shedd Aquarium Resident Free Days: Hours vary by day Feb. 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 reservations 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. 11

Planting Love: 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in the Greenhouse at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. A hands-on succulent workshop led by Greenhouse Manager Shelby for adults only. Participants can create a succulent arrangement in a heart-shaped wooden box; includes light snacks and refreshments. Adults only. $30. Registration required at lambsfarm.org.

An Evening With The Kingston Trio: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Folk. $55.20 at eventbrite.com.

Honors Choral Invitational Festival Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Features North Central College’s Chorale, Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and invited guest choral ensembles. $7. northcentralcollege.edu.

“Admissions”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 15; plus 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 and March 11, at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. This drama examines the lengths we’ll go to to protect our children and the complicated truths that surface when personal stakes hit too close to home. $45. citadeltheatre.org.

Round Lake Area Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Free. rlapd.org.

Violin and Viola Recital: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts, 132 Recital Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College students Annalynn Budai and Eaden Sturm perform a violin and viola recital. Free. wheaton.edu.

Thursday, Feb. 12

57th Annual RV Camping & Van Show: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. New models and floor plans, dealers, campground-related booth displays and more. $15 for one day, $20 for multiday ticket; $5-$8 for kids 6-12. chicagorvshow.com.

Disney On Ice “Jump In!” at the United Center: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Features characters from “Zootopia,” “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2” and more. Tickets start at $26.95. unitedcenter.com.

Russell Peters: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $65.73. improv.com/chicago.

Echoes of Africa: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate Black History Month with a vibrant program of storytelling, music and cultural traditions led by Kenyan educator and storyteller Elizabeth Kahura. Free. wilmettelibrary.info.

10,000 Maniacs: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Tickets start at $78. citywinery.com.

Jaap van Zweden, Himari and Mozart’s “Jupiter”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Jaap van Zweden conducts teen violinist Himari’s take on Mozart’s “Jupiter” and more. Tickets start at $39. cso.org.

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: Ice rink 4-9 p.m. Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Cocoa Cabanas available at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Fridays and noon and 3 and 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 28 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.

“Dear Evan Hansen”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through March 22, plus 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 11, and 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.

“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 Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A comedy of campaign chaos kicks off the new season. $30-$55. oillamptheater.org.

“Rumors” by Neil Simon: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays 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.

“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. Contains adult themes and language. $43-$45. atthemac.org.