The Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, the Chicago RV and Camping Show in Rosemont, The Drifters performing at North Central College and Brick Fest Live in Grayslake are just a few entertaining events happening this weekend.

Steppenwolf premieres a new play for young audiences, BrightSide Theatre stages a concert version of the musical “Chess,” and Broadway in Chicago presents “Girl From the North Country” featuring the songs of Bob Dylan.

Warm up with Cocoa Crawls in Lake Barrington and Long Grove, check out the Lunar New Year celebrations and be amazed by all forms of dance on stages throughout the suburbs.

Woodstock is hosting a plethora of Groundhog Day events this weekend, from the prognostication to a walking tour of “Groundhog Day” film sites to movie screenings to a bags tournament and more.

Academy of the Arts, the West suburban, nonprofit academic and art school projected to open in fall 2025, will host its annual fundraising concert and gala Saturday, Feb. 24, at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Doors open at ...

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Holiday light shows, markets, Wintrust Winterland and more

Ongoing Holiday Flower Show: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Dec. 30 at Wilder Park Conservatory, Church Street and Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst. A seasonal display of holiday flowers. epd.org/facilities/wilder-park-conservatory. Festival of Lights...