Northwestern vs. Purdue
The Wildcats will need to shake off the recent loss to the Wisconsin Badgers
(No. 13), and focus on the task at hand: No. 6 Purdue. When: 4:30 p.m. Where: Welsh-Ryan Arena, 1501 Central St., Evanston Price: Sold out; watch on the Big Ten Network; listen on WGN-720 AM or wgnradio.com
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Cedric the Entertainer
The comedian/actor performs his robust comedy about the characters found in neighborhoods and much more. When: 8 p.m. Where: Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Price: $45-$75; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com
Winter Jazz Fest
Hear some of Chicago’s best jazz talent in this inaugural festival sponsored in part by WDCB Public Radio. The interactive Kidjazz program introduces children to jazz with music from Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. Kurt Elling headlines the evening show with Steve Ramsdell and Zvonimir Tot closing out the festival on a second stage. When: 10 a.m. (Kidjazz), 8 p.m. (Elling), 10 p.m. (Ramsdell, Tot) Where: McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn Price: $12 (Kidjazz), $10-$38 (for evening performances); 630-942-4000, cod.edu/artscntr
7th Annual Chocolate Festival
The annual festival to benefit NCO Youth & Family Services features chef demonstrations, a Sweet Treats baking competition and other family-friendly entertainment and activities. Tru executive pastry chef and partner Gale Gand will also make an appearance and sign copies of her book (11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.). When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Where: Neuqua Valley Freshman Center, 3220 Cedar Glade Road, Naperville Price: $7 for adults, $3 for seniors and children 5-12, free for children under 5; 630-961-2992, ncoyouth.org
Chicago Green City Market
Shop for baked goods, cheese, fruits, plants and more from local sustainable farmers. When: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Where: Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, South Gallery, 2430 N. Cannon Drive Price: Free; 773-880-1266, chicagogreencitymarket.org