Entertainment
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Super Bowl LX ads feature AI, weight-loss drugs and celebs from George Clooney to Kendall Jenner
Feb 04, 2026 7:57 am - As Super Bowl Sunday approaches, the battle off the field for advertisers to win over 120 million-plus viewers will be just as heated as the rivalry between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
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West Suburban Irish names grand marshal for 2026 St. Patrick’s Day ParadeFeb 03, 2026 7:56 pm - The West Suburban Irish hosts the 2026 Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, celebrating Irish heritage and community spirit with music, merriment, and festive fun.
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Pianist Julia Siciliano unveils Basque gems at Harmonia Concert SeriesFeb 03, 2026 5:28 pm - Award-winning pianist Julia Siciliano will perform a concert drawn from her forthcoming album "Basque Colorists" on Feb. 15 at Faith Community United Church of Christ in Bensenville.
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The farce is with Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s giddy crime comedyFeb 03, 2026 2:52 pm - “Unnecessary Farce” from Buffalo Theatre Ensemble at the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is a fun romp, offering an antidote to winter malaise.
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Spotlight: Strindberg revivals at Steppenwolf and Court, plus ‘The Outsiders’ comes to ChicagoFeb 03, 2026 2:41 pm - Steppenwolf and Court theaters revive August Strindberg classics while Rivendell and Story theaters premiere new works and the Tony Award-winning musical “The Outsiders” makes its Chicago premiere, this week in local theater.
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Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor FestFeb 03, 2026 12:21 pm - Valentine’s Day is coming soon, and heart-shaped pizzas are already available at some restaurants. And don’t miss out on Galentine’s Day specials and the monthlong Lake County Flavor Fest.
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Share your event with the Daily Herald’s Spring Fun & Getaways guideFeb 03, 2026 12:15 pm - The Daily Herald is looking for event submissions for the spring entertainment and dining guide featuring articles on getaways, a spring theater preview, and outdoor dining ideas, as well as the calendar listing of “Things to Do” in the suburbs.
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Concerts Feb. 6-12: Rascal Flatts, 10,000 Maniacs, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press and moreFeb 03, 2026 12:10 pm - Upcoming concerts include Rascal Flatts at the United Center, 10,000 Maniacs at City Winery, ARRIVAL From Sweden: The Music of ABBA at The Auditorium, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press at Joe’s Live in Rosemont and more.
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‘Black Dahlia’ suggests a possible solution to the storied 1947 murder
Feb 03, 2026 10:33 am - A pitfall lies in wait for the true-crime author who chooses to explore a grisly murder: Describing the killing in lurid detail may seem sensationalist, even sadistic. Ye...
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6 noteworthy books for February