SATURDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
4 p.m. — (MOUNT PROSPECT) Mardi Gras Family Night features live alligator, fortune teller, live music, games, crafts and more. RecPlex, 420 S. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. Contact: (847) 392-6000.
6 p.m. – (CHICAGO) Friends of Ogden host “The Soiree,” a fundraiser featuring hors d’ouvres, dinner, dancing and a live auction to benefit the Ogden International School of Chicago. Until midnight at The Montgomery, 500 W. Superior St. Contact: secretary@friendsofogden.com.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) St. John’s Episcopal Church celebrates Darwin Day with “Science and Faith: A Bishop/Biologist Embraces Both,” a moderated discussion with retired Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, a serenade of science songs and Q&A. 3857 N. Kostner Ave. Contact: (773) 725-9026.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its 70th anniversary fundraising gala features the music of the James Bond films. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago, 120 E. Delaware Pl. Contact: (312) 939-2207.
6 p.m. — (SKOKIE) North Shore Center for the Performing Arts hosts opening ceremony for “Coming Together: Celebrating Chinese Culture,” featuring live performances, live demos and more. 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Contact: (847) 673-6300.
6:15 p.m. — (CHICAGO) A northwest Indiana couple will be presented with prizes, including a wedding reception, during Valentine’s Day performance of “Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding.” Chicago Theater Works, 1113 W. Belmont. Contact: Lianne Wiker Hedditch, (773) 710-9579 (on site) or (773) 969-5203 or lianne@heronagency.com.
6:30 p.m. — (MUNDELEIN) 43rd Annual Carmel Street Scenes “Spaces Out” event transforms school party town with more than 50 live bands, casino, food from area restaurants, comedy clubs and the Student Show. Carmel Catholic High School, 1 Carmel Pkwy., Mundelein. Contact: (847) 566-3000 or chaircouple@gmail.com.
6:30 p.m. — (LINCOLNWOOD) Firefighters and police officers square off in an “Iron Chef”-style culinary competition. Lincolnwood Community Center, 4170 Morse Ave., Lincolnwood. Contact: Karen Fleming, (262) 308-9791 or karen@karenjfleming.com.
7:30 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Opening night party for the Actors Gymnasium’s annual winter circus show, “Quest.” Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Contact: James Juliano, (773) 852-0506 or james@shoutchicago.com.
8 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Oakton Community College hosts a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to benefit local organizations that provide services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Studio One Theater, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines. Contact: (847) 635-1900.
SUNDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
7:30 a.m. — (ST. CHARLES) Sportsman’s Show features firearms, ammunition, accessories and more. Kane County Fairgrounds, Robinson Hall, 525 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles. Contact: Kathy Carlson, (815) 758-2773.
8 a.m. — (ANTIOCH) 57th annual Chain O’ Lakes Fishing Derby and Winter Festival. Thirsty Beach next to Thirsty Turtle on Channel Lake, 42273 N. Woodbine Ave., Antioch. Contact: (847) 395-6422.
8:15 a.m. — (HIGHLAND PARK) NorthShore Cupid’s Love Dash 5K valentine-themed race. Downtown Highland Park, 445 Central Ave., Highland Park. Contact: carpediemraces@yahoo.com.
9 a.m. — (LISLE) Morton Arboretum hosts annual Chocolate Weekend, featuring tastings, demos, vendors and more. 4100 Rte. 53, Lisle. Contact: Patti MacMillan, (630) 719-5768 or pmacmillan@mortonarb.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Through Feb. 20. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mark Bilek, (630) 424-6082 or mbilek@drivechicago.com; or Jennifer Morand, (630) 424-6084 or jmorand@drivechicago.com.
10 a.m. — (ROSEMONT) Progressive International Chicago Motorcycle Show. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Rd., Rosemont. Contact: Jannelle Grigsby, media@motorcycleshows.com or (310) 857-9020.
10 a.m. — (GLENCOE) 5th annual Orchid Show features displays, demos, music, marketplace, workshops and more. Through March 26. Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd., Glencoe. Contact: Gloria Ciaccio, (847) 835-6819.
10 a.m. — (BROOKFIELD) FREEze Day at Brookfield Zoo features Green Valley Dog Drivers doing dogsled demos and sled runs, Nature Cat craft activities, Zoo Chats and more. 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield. C0ntact: Sondra Katzen, (708) 688-8351 or Sondra.Katzen@CZS.org.
10:30 a.m. – (HARVEY) New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church holds a press conference to call on President Donald Trump to investigate the Illinois Intersect Program and hiring practices at public utilities. 182 E. 154th St. in Harvey. Contact: Rev. Gregory Daniels, (219) 525-4491 or (312) 399-3431 (cell).
11 a.m — (DOWNERS GROVE) Annual Ice Fest features about 40 ice sculptures that will line the streets of downtown, live carving demo, magic show, Ice Queen and Ice Princess, and more. Downtown around Main and Curtiss streets, Downers Grove. Contact: (630) 725-0991.
Noon — (CHICAGO) Neighborhoods of the World series at Navy Pier celebrates Chinese New Year with art, music, dance, food and more. 600 E. Grand Ave. Contact: Payal Patel, (312) 595-5073 or ppatel@navypier.com.
1 p.m. — (BATAVIA) Fermilab’s 50th birthday celebration continues with a Family Open House, featuring hands-on science activitiesWilson Hall, Pine Street and Kirk Road, Batavia. Contact: Andre Salles, (630) 840-3351 or media@fnal.gov.
2 p.m. — (DES PLAINES) Oakton Community College hosts a performance of “The Vagina Monologues” to benefit local organizations that provide services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Studio One Theater, 1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines. Contact: (847) 635-1900.
3 p.m. – (EVANSTON) Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky speaks at Open Communities’ “State of Our Communities” discussion in response to several initiatives by the new administration. Until 5 p.m. at 1120 W. Washington Ave. in Evanston. Contact: Jes Scheinpflug, (773) 575-9406 or jes@open-communities.org.
3 p.m. — (EVANSTON) Press opening of the Actors Gymnasium’s annual winter circus show, “Quest.” Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. Contact: James Juliano, (773) 852-0506 or james@shoutchicago.com.
MONDAY’S MEETINGS AND EVENTS*
9:30 a.m. — (CHICAGO) Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim and DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgenson are among the speakers at a Chicago Area Opioid Task Force legislative breakfast meeting to discuss the growing epidemic in Illinois. Gateway Foundation, 3828 W. Taylor St. Contact: Chelsea Laliberte, (847) 814-3988 or chelsea@live4lali.org.
10 a.m. — (CHICAGO) 2017 Chicago Auto Show. Through Feb. 20. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Dr. Contact: Mark Bilek, (630) 424-6082 or mbilek@drivechicago.com; or Jennifer Morand, (630) 424-6084 or jmorand@drivechicago.com.
11:30 a.m. — (JOLIET) Mayor Bob O’Dekirk presents the State of the City address. Harrah’s Joliet, 151 N. Joliet St., Joliet. Contact: (815) 724-3700.
1:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Junior high students from St. Cajetan School join retirement community residents to make Valentine’s Day cards for military veterans who served after 9-11 and are being treated at Rush University Medical Center. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. Contact: (312) 622-3999, (773) 758-5523 or susandegrane@skpr.net.
2 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Board of Education hosts public hearing on proposed Amended Budget for FY2016-17. Also 6 p.m. CPS Loop Office, Garden Level board room, 42 W. Madison. Contact: (773) 553-1620.
4:30 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Chicago Students Union members conduct press conference and lead rally/march in response to new round of budget cuts in Chicago Public Schools. Thompson Center, 100 W. Randolph. Contact: George Vassilatos, george@vassilatos.com or (734) 719-1683.
5 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Latino families facing the threat of mass eviction because of gentrification in their Albany Park neighborhood conduct press conference and lead rally. Courtyard of 4815-4821 N. Christiana. Contact: Barbara Suarez Galeano, (786) 395-6641 or barbara.suarez@ncf.edu.
5:30 p.m. — (CHICAG) Housing Action Illinois hosts an event to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Lagunitas Brewing, 2607 W. 17th St. Contact: info@housingactionil.org.
6 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart speaks in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Social Impact Leadership Series. Gleacher Center, Room 110, 450 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr. Contact: (312) 464-8787.
6 p.m. — (GARY, Ind.) Gary/Chicago International Airport hosts pubic presentation of its new Master Plan Update. 6001 Airport Rd., Gary, Ind. Contact: media@gciairport.com.
7 p.m. — (CHICAGO) Cardinal Cupich delivers remarks prior to the 22nd annual Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Jerusalem Lecture on Rabbi Joseph Soloveitchik by Stanton University Prof. David Shatz. DePaul Lincoln Park Student Center, 2250 N. Sheffield. Contact: Colleen Tunney-Ryan , (312) 534-8227 or coryan@archchicago.org.
MONDAY’S COURT DOCKET*
State courts closed for Lincoln’s Birthday except holiday bond court.
*NOTE: The Sun-Times Wire staff will verify all Daybook listings in advance, but last-minute changes or cancellations can occur. We strongly recommend that media outlets call to confirm events before assigning.