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'Groundhog Day'

Get into the spirit of Groundhog Day just a bit early by attending a free screening of the 1993 film "Groundhog Day" - in the town where the movie was actually filmed. The Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater is hosting a free screening of the romantic comedy, starring Bill Murray, on a first come, first-served basis.

10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at Classic Cinemas Woodstock Theater, 209 Main St., Woodstock. Free. Seating is limited. Visit WoodstockGroundhog.org.

Today

Cheese galore!

The Round Lake Area Public Library hosts an International Cheese Tasting Program featuring professional chef Michael Niksic. Learn about a wide variety of domestic and imported cheeses that will be served, along with various accompaniments. The program is for teens and adults.

2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Free. (847) 546-7060.

'Sleeping Beauty'

Winnetka Theatre presents an "Especially for Kids" production of the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty."

Noon and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 (final performances), at the Winnetka Community House, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. $10. (847) 604-0275 or winnetkatheatre.org or winnetkacommunityhouse.org.

Ron Hawking

Chicago area vocalist Ron Hawking headlines at the Skokie Theatre in a program of pop tunes and ballads. Hawking performs selections from famed composers and performers, including Irving Berlin, Billy Joel, Burt Bacharach and Johnny Mercer.

2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Tickets are $44 at the door. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com.

It's Little Orphan Annie

Rising Star Theatreworks presents "Annie Jr., a version of "Annie" that has been adapted for the younger performers in the theater troupe. The program tells the story of a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents after being abandoned on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage.

2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 (final show), at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $10-$12. visit oshows.com, annietix.com or risingstartheatre.org.

This week

Paula's perspective

Comedienne Paula Poundstone presents her own comical and unique views on life and the issues facing the world today.

8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $38. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org.

A 'Sweet Saturday'

Learn about and sample the flavors of plants the provide key ingredients to many sweets during the Garfield Park Conservatory's "Sweet Saturdays" program. Visitors of all ages can sample everything from fresh honey from the conservatory's beehives to vanilla beans, bananas and cinnamon bark. The event also features live music and hands-on activity stations.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. $3. (312) 746-5100 or garfield-conservatory.org.

Wednesday evening trumpet tunes

Trumpeter and North Central College faculty member Doug Scharf will present an evening of jazz music as part of the college's Jazz Faculty Concert Series.

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, in Wentz Concert Hall, on the college's campus at 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets are $12-$15. Call (630) 637-7469.

Muntu Dance Theatre

Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago performs authentic and progressive interpretations of contemporary and ancient African and African-American dance, music and folklore.

8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Ramsey Auditorium in Fermilab's Wilson Hall, Kirk Road and Pine Street, Batavia. $13-$26. (630) 840-2787.

Sample various domestic and imported cheeses at the free International Cheese Tasting Program at the Round Lake Area Public Library. Jupiterimages