{"id":12051,"date":"2025-01-30T14:01:02","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=12051"},"modified":"2025-01-30T14:01:02","modified_gmt":"2025-01-30T20:01:02","slug":"things-to-do-in-chicago-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/01\/30\/things-to-do-in-chicago-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Chicago"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Woodstock Groundhog Days<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Woodstock, Illinois, where the &#8220;Groundhog Day&#8221; movie was filmed, is celebrating with a four-day festival called Woodstock Groundhog Days, capped off with Woodstock Willy&#8217;s Prognostication early Sunday morning.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Woodstock, Illinois, located 51 miles northwest of Chicago&#8217;s Loop<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Thursday, January 30, through Sunday, February 2<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Chicago Travel &#038; Adventure Show<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Looking for the hottest destinations for your next vacation? The Chicago Travel &#038; Adventure Show offers experts, exhibitions and guest speakers to help you plan your itinerary.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Saturday, February 1, and Sunday, February 2<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Tinley Park Golf Show<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Get ready for golf season at the Tinley Park Golf Show, which features a driving range and top equipment and apparel representatives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Tinley Park Convention Center, 18451 Convention Center Drive, Tinley Park<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, January 31, through Sunday, February 2<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Global Connections Series: Lunar New Year Celebration<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> 1 p.m. Saturday, February 1<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">ADFF: Chicago 2025<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> The Architecture &#038; Design Film Festival and Chicago Architecture Center present ADFF: Chicago 2025, with nine films screening at the Gene Siskel film Center.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> 164 N. State St., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, January 31, through Sunday, February 2<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">&#8216;Bite the Burbs&#8217; Restaurant Week<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Explore culinary delights during &#8220;Bite the Burbs&#8221; Restaurant Week, featuring more than 60 restaurants across 12 western suburbs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Various locations<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, January 31, through Saturday, February 8<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Comedian Jimmy O. Yang<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Jimmy O. Yang is a Hong Kong-American comedian and actor best known for his role on HBO&#8217;s &#8220;Silicon Valley.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> 7 p.m. Friday, January 31<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">&#8216;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> &#8220;Harry Potter and the Cursed Child&#8221; ends its Chicago run this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> The Nederlander Theatre, 20 E. Randolph St. Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Through Saturday, February 1<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Concert: The String Cheese Incident<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> The jam band The String Cheese Incident performs two shows at The Salt Shed this weekend.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> Friday, January 31, and Saturday, February 1<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Concert: David Gray<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> British singer songwriter David Gray brings his &#8220;White Ladder: The 20th Anniversary Tour&#8221; to Chicago.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> The Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 2<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Concert: Billy Gibbons<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WHAT:<\/strong> Best known as guitarist and primary vocalist for ZZ Top, Billy Gibbons brings his solo tour to Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHERE:<\/strong> Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHEN:<\/strong> 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of exciting events happening in Chicago this month, from festivals to concerts to theater productions. Whether you&#8217;re interested in food, film, or music, there&#8217;s something for everyone in the Windy City.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-nbc-section-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<p>* What is the Woodstock Groundhog Days festival?<br \/>\n\t+ A four-day festival celebrating Groundhog Day, featuring events and activities in Woodstock, Illinois.<br \/>\n* What is the Chicago Travel &#038; Adventure Show?<br \/>\n\t+ A travel exhibition featuring experts, exhibitions, and guest speakers to help plan your next vacation.<br \/>\n* What is the Tinley Park Golf Show?<br \/>\n\t+ A golf exhibition featuring a driving range and top equipment and apparel representatives.<\/p>\n<p>Note: The above FAQs are based on the events mentioned in the original content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Woodstock Groundhog Days WHAT: Woodstock, Illinois, where the &#8220;Groundhog Day&#8221; movie was filmed, is celebrating with a four-day festival called Woodstock Groundhog Days, capped off with Woodstock Willy&#8217;s Prognostication early Sunday morning. 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