Entertainment
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Concerts Feb. 7-13: The Buckinghams, 2 Chainz and Jeezy, 10,000 Maniacs and moreFeb 04, 2025 9:54 am - Upcoming concerts this week include American Pop featuring The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams and The Box Tops; Benjamin Ingrosso; 2 Chainz and Jeezy; 10,000 Maniacs; Ivy Ford Band and more.
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She has arrived: Swedish indie folk singer Sarah Klang’s ‘Beautiful Woman’ is stunning
Feb 04, 2025 9:28 am - Swedish indie folk singer Sarah Klang’s voice could fill every crevice of the room, even if she used no microphone at all. Live, just as on record, her tone pins you down and holds you the moment she opens her mouth.
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7 Brew to open drive-through coffee stand near Rand and Dundee in PalatineFeb 04, 2025 8:52 am - 7 Brew Drive Thru Coffee, a national chain of coffee stands, will open a new one near Rand and Dundee roads in Palatine.
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Best Bets: Cocoa in Long Grove, wine in Wheaton and orchids at Chicago Botanic GardenFeb 04, 2025 8:38 am - Long Grove turns into a cocoa town, Wheaton welcomes wine and cheese enthusiasts, and the Chicago Botanic Garden debuts its annual orchid show this weekend.
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Lawyers for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni get a reality check from federal judge
Feb 04, 2025 6:46 am - A federal judge presiding over the heated public feud between actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over whether sexual harassment occurred during the making of “It Ends With Us” warned lawyers Monday to obey court rules about public statements meant to ensure a fair trial.
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St. Charles Singers to celebrate ‘Choral Connections’ with high school choirs Feb. 21-22 in St. CharlesFeb 03, 2025 10:42 pm - The St. Charles Singers choir will perform two concerts alongside six local high school choirs, allowing students to gain experience and build connections.
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Things to do Feb. 7-13: Cirque du Soleil’s ‘OVO,’ ‘Dancing With the Stars Live!’ and moreFeb 03, 2025 5:06 pm - Mark your calendar for Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” at the Now Arena, “Dancing With the Stars Live!” at the Rosemont Theatre, Disney On Ice’s “Let’s Dance!” at the Allstate Arena, “Groundhog Day The Musical” in Woodstock and more happening this week.
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Spotlight: Goodman assembles all-star cast for ‘Betrayal’ revivalFeb 03, 2025 4:11 pm - Oscar and Emmy Award-winner Helen Hunt and Tony Award-winner Robert Sean Leonard join Chicago theater veteran Ian Barford for Goodman Theatre’s revival of Harold Pinter’s classic “Betrayal.”
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Beyoncé announces 2025 ‘Cowboy Carter’ tour, with Soldier Field shows May 15 and 17
Feb 03, 2025 1:27 pm - Starting this spring, Beyoncé will bring her Grammy-winning “Cowboy Carter” to stadiums in the U.S. and Europe, including two shows in May at Chicago’s Soldier Field.
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Barbershop quartets offer singing Valentine's Day surprises across western suburbsFeb 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Barbershop quartets from the Chorus of DuPage have been delighting Valentine's Day sweethearts for over a decade, surprising them by serenading them with love songs, smiles, and a rose.