Visitors at Mozart Interactive: The Soul of a Genius. (Kyle Flubacker)

Maple syrup, stand-up comedy and classical music usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Dyeing the Chicago River green has been a St. Paddy's tradition since the 1960s. (Chicago St. Patrick's Day Parade / Facebook)

Parades, magic shows and a film festival usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

Part of the "Bees Knees" exhibit at Garfield Park Conservatory. (Chicago Park District)

Indoor garden shows, a wintry polar plunge and Holi festivities usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

(Chicago Park District)

Carnivale, flamenco dancing and a polar adventure usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

A performance of "Les Misérables." (Johan Persson)

Theater performances, an African American art exhibition and an international dance congress usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Shrimp and grits at Taste 222, one of the restaurants participating in Chicago Black Restaurant Week. Taste 222 will offer a $25 prix fixe menu. (Courtesy of Taste 222)

Restaurant specials, a ski jump competition and an orchid show usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in Chicago.

A still from "Alice Street," screening Saturday at the Architecture & Design Film Festival. (Chicago Architecture Center)

A beer festival, jazz performance and small print show usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

(Hong Son / Pexels)

A musical, parade, seed swap and more usher in the weekend. Here are five things to do in and around Chicago.

Performance of “Anywhere.” (©Vincent Beaume)

Puppets, a winter market, Disney on Ice and special menus usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

(Photo by Sekou Luke)

Fancy footwork, Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations, professional bull riders and mocktails usher in the holiday weekend. Here are a dozen things to do in and around Chicago.

Lincoln Park Conservatory’s “Sugar Plum” show. (Credit: Chicago Park District)

Winter flower shows, fitness classes, hot coffees and teas and thousands of holiday lights usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in Chicago.

(Heiko Stein / Pixabay)

Fireworks, cruises, competitive games and comedy shows usher in the new year. We’ve got 10 ideas for your big night out.

The annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry. (Credit: Heidi Peters / Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)

There's still plenty of holiday merriment to be made through the New Year. 

The annual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit at Museum of Science and Industry. (Credit: Heidi Peters / Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago)

Global Christmas traditions, a risqué “Nutcracker” and drive-thru light displays usher in the holiday weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

Christkindlmarket Aurora. (Credit: Eric James Walsh)

German-inspired outdoor markets, festive trains and buses, carols and Latino dishes usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.

(Courtesy of Chicago Toy & Game Fair)

Tons of toys, holiday markets, seasonal concerts and a photography exhibit usher in the weekend. Here are 10 things to do in and around Chicago.