3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
Family game night
At Geppetto’s Toy Box. Popcorn, hot cocoa and a 10 percent coupon for every family attending. Free. 730 Lake, 445-9906
8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
First of two added shows for Far from Freud
The other is Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. This musical with a pop-rock score, about people in therapy, has sold out every performance since opening this month. $20, at 866-764-1010 and www.village-players.org Playground Theater, Village Players Performing Arts Center. 1010 Madison, Oak Park.
9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
Legendary West Side bluesman at FitzGerald’s
Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, with Lurrie Bell. $10. FitzGerald’s Nightclub, 6615 Roosevelt, Berwyn. 788-2118, www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com
6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30
Live music at Buzz Café
Donnie and Paul are the headliners this week for Burgers, Beers and Bands night at the Buzz. In the Oak Park Arts District at 905 S. Lombard. 660-0894, www.buzzcafe.com
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
Soup class with Chef Gaetano
Insights and creative takes on the season’s good food by Chef Gaetano DiBenedetto, who also will suggest and share wine to complete the presentation. $65. Call 708-366-4010 to reserve at spot. Gaetano’s is at 7636 W. Madison, Forest Park. www.gaetanos.us
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
Evening of storytelling
Hear tales and songs from Anne Shimojima and the duo of Glenda Zahra Baker and Emily Hooper Lansana. $20, at 866-764-1010 and www.village-players.org Blackbox Theater, Village Players Performing Arts Center. 1010 Madison, Oak Park.
9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31
One Tank Willy and the Shaggers
At The Cellar at La Bella Bistecca. No cover. 410 Circle Ave., Forest Park. 771-8466, www.wholecellarswine.com
8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Jan. 3
Live jazz
Stephanie Aaron on piano, bass and drums at Philander’s restaurant. Carleton of Oak Park Hotel, 1110 Pleasant St., 848-5000
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1
Last chance for Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
If you can see past the main character’s diamonds in this show, you’re smart enough to feel good about how you’re watching your wallet. $24-$26 at 771-0700 and www.circle-theatre.org. Circle Theatre, 7300 W. Madison, Forest Park.
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl watch party at Marion Street Cheese Market
Big game will be on two bar TVs and projector screen in the cafe. Menu items include pork shoulder and pommes frites with Chicago beer and Argentinian wine. 100 S. Marion, Oak Park. 725-7200, www.marionstreetcheesemarket.com
Sunday, Feb. 1
Super Bowl watch party at Maya del Sol
Buffet available from 4 p.m. until start of the third quarter: $15 for chipotle barbecue glaze on baby back ribs, habanero-guava chicken wings, adobadas potatoes and fried green plantains. Maya del Sol, 144 S. Oak Park Ave., 358-9800
