Chicago Things to Do

Things to do in Chicago area this weekend: Jan. 31-Feb. 2

Celebrating Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and West Suburban Restaurant Week, among other things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend.

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Celebrating Groundhog Day, Chinese New Year and West Suburban Restaurant Week, among other things to do in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend. NBC 5’s LeeAnn Trotter reports.

Woodstock Groundhog Days

WHAT: Woodstock, Illinois, where the "Groundhog Day" movie was filmed, is celebrating with a four-day festival called Woodstock Groundhog Days, capped off with Woodstock Willy's Prognostication early Sunday morning.

WHERE: Woodstock, Illinois, located 51 miles northwest of Chicago's Loop

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 30, through Sunday, Feb. 2

Chicago Travel & Adventure Show

WHAT: Looking for the hottest destinations for your next vacation? The Chicago Travel & Adventure Show offers experts, exhibitions and guest speakers to help you plan your itinerary. 

WHERE: Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont

WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 1, and Sunday, Feb. 2

Tinley Park Golf Show

WHAT: Get ready for golf season at the Tinley Park Golf Show, which features a driving range and top equipment and apparel representatives.

WHERE: Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2

Global Connections Series: Lunar New Year Celebration

WHAT: Ushering in the Year of the Snake, Navy Pier comes alive with a Lunar New Year Celebration. There will be performances, music, art and interactive, family-friendly activities.  

WHERE: 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago

WHEN: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1

ADFF: Chicago 2025

WHAT: The Architecture & Design Film Festival and Chicago Architecture Center present ADFF: Chicago 2025, with nine films screening at the Gene Siskel film Center.

WHERE:  164 N. State St., Chicago

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 2

'Bite the Burbs' Restaurant Week

WHAT: Explore culinary delights during "Bite the Burbs" Restaurant Week, featuring more than 60 restaurants across 12 western suburbs.

WHERE: Various locations

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 31, through Saturday, Feb. 8

Comedian Jimmy O. Yang

WHAT: Jimmy O. Yang is a Hong Kong-American comedian and actor best known for his role on HBO's "Silicon Valley."

WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago

WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31

'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child'

WHAT: "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" ends its Chicago run this weekend.

WHERE: The Nederlander Theatre, 20 E. Randolph St. Chicago

WHEN: Through Saturday, Feb. 1

Concert: The String Cheese Incident

WHAT: The jam band The String Cheese Incident performs two shows at The Salt Shed this weekend.

WHERE: 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 31, and Saturday, Feb. 1

Concert: David Gray

WHAT: British singer songwriter David Gray brings his "White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour" to Chicago.

WHERE: The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2

Concert: Billy Gibbons

WHAT: Best known as guitarist and primary vocalist for ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons brings his solo tour to Chicago

WHERE: Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb 1

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