Looking for something to do? Here are some things going on the week of Feb. 18-24 in the Chicago suburbs and northwest Indiana. Events are current as of press time; please check websites for updated information and COVID-19 restrictions.
A night of Broadway
Academy of Arts, an academic and art school scheduled to open in 2025, will hold a gala silent auction and concert at 6 p.m. Feb. 18 at Wentz Concert Hall in Naperville. Guests include Julia Murnay (Broadway’s “Wicked”) and Karen Mason (“TV’s “Halston”), as well as gymnast and Broadway “Peter Pan” star Cathy Rigby. Tickets are $100. At 171 E. Chicago Ave. Go to illinoisartsacademy.org/gala/.
Love triangle
Albright Community Theatre presents “Blithe Spirit” weekends Feb. 18 to March 5 in Batavia. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17-$22. Call 630-406-8838 or go to albrighttheatre.com/index.html.
Uncertain drama
The Drama Group in Chicago Heights will perform “Doubt” from Feb. 18-27. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17-$23. At 330 W. 202nd St. Go to dg.booktix.com/.
Rock ‘n’ roll all night
Hairball will perform at 8 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan. Tickets are $25. At 203 N. Genesee St. Call 847-263-6300 or go to geneseetheatre.com.
Cool fun
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Shelf Ice Brewfest will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 19 in Michigan City. Tickers are $15 for designated drivers; $55 for general admission. At the Uptown Arts District in downtown Michigan City. Go to theuptownartsdistrict.com/project/shelf-ice-brew-fest/.
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