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Enjoy romantic multicourse, prix fixe dining experiences this Valentine’s Day

Enjoy romantic multicourse, prix fixe dining experiences this Valentine’s Day

There’s still time to book a romantic, prix fixe dining experience at a suburban restaurant for Valentine’s Day.

 
Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and more

Things to do Feb. 6-12: Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Loni Love, RV Camping & Van Show and more

Make plans for Bobcat Goldthwait at the Comedy Vault in Batavia, Jay Leno at the Genesee Theatre, Loni Love at the American Place Casino in Waukegan, the 57th Annual RV Camping and Van Show in Rosemont and more.

 
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Where to enjoy the Super Bowl even though your beloved Bears aren’t in it

Where to enjoy the Super Bowl even though your beloved Bears aren’t in it

The Chicago Bears may not have made it to the Super Bowl, but the big game will be played Sunday regardless. Many suburban bars and restaurants are rolling out ways for you to make the best of it.

 
Best Bets: ESO in concert, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and Chicago Botanic’s orchid show

Best Bets: ESO in concert, Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and Chicago Botanic’s orchid show

This weekend, listen to the sounds of Barber and Brahms courtesy of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra. Plus, warm up with hot chocolate during the Long Grove Cocoa Crawl and view beautiful flowers during the Chicago Botanic Garden’s “The Orchid Show: Feelin’ Groovy” in Glencoe.

 
The farce is with Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s giddy crime comedy

The farce is with Buffalo Theatre Ensemble’s giddy crime comedy

“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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Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor Fest

Dining out: Heart-shaped pizzas, Galentine’s Day and Lake County Flavor Fest

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.

 
Quiet strength: A mother’s unwavering devotion inspires Northlight’s ‘Mary Jane’

Quiet strength: A mother’s unwavering devotion inspires Northlight’s ‘Mary Jane’

Maternal strength, perseverance and unwavering devotion propel “Mary Jane,” Amy Herzog’s earnest, understated drama in its Chicago-area premiere at Northlight Theatre.

 
Concerts Feb. 6-12: Rascal Flatts, 10,000 Maniacs, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press and more

Concerts Feb. 6-12: Rascal Flatts, 10,000 Maniacs, Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press and more

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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Comedy, compassion and a little terror animate Marriott Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Comedy, compassion and a little terror animate Marriott Theatre’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’

Fine performances, excellent design and remarkable original puppets elevate Marriott Theatre’s winning revival of the comically macabre musical “Little Shop of Horrors.”

 
Spotlight: Strindberg revivals at Steppenwolf and Court, plus ‘The Outsiders’ comes to Chicago

Spotlight: Strindberg revivals at Steppenwolf and Court, plus ‘The Outsiders’ comes to Chicago

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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