What to do in Chicago: Groundhog Days in Woodstock, comedian Jimmy O. Yang and an early start on Lunar New Year

Groundhog Days in Woodstock: Don’t sit at home watching the 1993 classic Harold Ramis movie, “Groundhog Day.” Instead, catch the show in Woodstock, the town where it was filmed. Bill Murray won’t be there but you can take a walking tour to see the B&B where he woke up, morning after morning. And you can meet Stephen Tobolowsky, the actor who played insurance agent Ned Ryerson. A weekend-long slate of events centers on the big moment Sunday morning: Will the Woodstock Willie see his shadow? Through Feb. 2 in various Woodstock locations; details at woodstockgroundhog.org

Lunar New Year: You’ll have to wait until next weekend for the parades, but Chicago is offering plenty of ways to celebrate the Year of the Snake. Navy Pier hosts a celebration featuring performances by the Chinese Fine Arts Society, Filipino American Historical Society of Chicago, Thai Cultural and Fine Arts Institute, Ichiban-Boshi, the Korean Performing Arts Institute of Chicago and more (think: Benny the Bull). Then head to “A Loooooooong Celebration: Lunar New Year Show” at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, where you can take in art, performance, live music, fortune-telling and food and drinks. Watch a Chicago Asian Pop-Up Cinema screening of “Successor,” a dark satire from China about helicopter parents. Shop the CanalPOP! Market featuring local artisans and small businesses offering traditional Chinese wares; keep an eye out for snake-themed jewelry. Navy Pier event from 1-5 p.m. Feb. 1; details at navypier.org. “A Loooooooong Celebration” will be 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, 3500 S. Morgan St.; tickets $35-$120 at heritageasianart.org. “Successor” screens at 2 p.m. Feb. 2 at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.; reserve tickets at asianpopupcinema.org. CanalPop! Market will be noon to 6 p.m. Jan. 31 to Feb. 2 at 2238 S. Canal St.; more details at cbcacchicago.org

“Fat Ham”: James Ijames’s riff on Hamlet centers on Juicy (Trumane Alston), “a Black, gay, self-aware young man struggling with body image, personal confidence and the oppressive expectations of others, especially his father, as much as any broader existential angst,” according to a Tribune review. It’s “also a great deal of fun.” Through March 2 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St.; tickets $25-$85 at goodmantheatre.org

Trumane Alston and Anji White in “Fat Ham” at the Goodman Theatre. (Liz Lauren)

Tim Heidecker: Perhaps best known as half of the comedy duo Tim and Eric, or as host of the “Office Hours” podcast, Heidecker will be playing tunes from his 2024 folk album, “Slipping Away.” Neil Hamburger also will perform. 8 p.m. Jan. 31 at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St.; tickets $39.50 (17+) at timheidecker.com

MICHELLE: The New York-based pop band plays Lincoln Hall, touring with their latest album, “Songs About You Specifically.” Written while living in a house in Ojai, California, the songs reflect the change in scene. 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave.; tickets $25-$30 (18+) at wearemichelle.com

Cash for Kids — Chicago’s Johnny Cash Festival: Chicken Wire Empire with Iron Horse (featuring a secret guest star) headline the 20th installment of this tribute to Johnny Cash. Eight bands, ranging from bluegrass and country to rockabilly and folk, will perform favorites from the Man in Black. Proceeds benefit Pat Mac’s Pack, which supports pediatric cancer research at Lurie Children’s Hospital. 5 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave.; tickets $25-$30 at irish-american.org

Jimmy O. Yang: The comedian, who got his first break on “Silicon Valley” before going on to appear in “Crazy Rich Asians” and “Space Force,” brings his “Big & Tall” tour to the Chicago Theatre. 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.; tickets at jimmycomedy.com

Jimmy O. Yang performs outdoors at Hollywood Palladium, presented by Netflix is a Joke, on May 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty)
Jimmy O. Yang performs outdoors at Hollywood Palladium, presented by Netflix is a Joke, on May 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. (Phillip Faraone/Getty)

“Alice”: Combining dance acrobatics, props and a touch of magic, MOMIX reimagines “Alice in Wonderland” with its signature brand of illusion. This production features a performance by Glen Ellyn native Hailey Green. If you’re wondering how it all works, stick around after the show for a chat with the company. 3 p.m. Feb. 2 at McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn; tickets $55-$65 at momix.com

Chicago Travel and Adventure Show: Love to travel? Get the latest tips from such experts as Pauline Frommer, editorial director of Frommer’s Travel Guides; Peter Greenberg, CBS News travel editor; and travel writer Andrew McCarthy. Browse the aisles of more than 200 exhibitors, featuring destinations spanning the globe and an area dedicated to Croatia. If you’re into scuba diving, paddle boarding or kayaking, be sure to hit the Dive and Water Sports Pavilion. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 1 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont; tickets $18-$26 (16 and under free) at travelshows.com

Fika Fest: Cozy up in Andersonville this weekend, as the neighborhood taps into its Swedish roots to offer Fika Fest. Consider the Coffee and Cocoa Crawl or bring a jigsaw puzzle for the Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange. If you’re feeling competitive, sign up for the Great Andersonville Puzzle Throwdown. Can you be the first to assemble a 48-piece puzzle? Feb. 1-2 in various Andersonville locations; details at andersonville.org

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