Momix presents its unique dance piece “Alice,” inspired by Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Created by artistic director Moses Pendleton, it takes audiences down the rabbit hole via illusion, acrobatics and magic. At 3 p.m. Feb. 2 at McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. Tickets: $55-$65. Visit atthemac.org.

The annual Chicago Theatre Week celebration returns Feb. 6-16 with value-priced tickets for a wide array of offerings. Also, from Feb. 17-23 HotTix hosts an extension, called Chicago Theatre Week Continued, for participating productions. For more information, visit chicagotheatreweek.com and hottix.org.

Cliff Chamberlain, Caroline Neff and Nick Gehlfuss star in Steppenwolf Theatre’s revival of Sam Shepard’s “Fool for Love.” Jeremy Herrin directs. From Jan. 30-March 16 at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Tickets: $20-$128. Visit steppenwolf.org. 

Gabrielle Randle-Bent directs Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama “A Raisin in the Sun,” about a family’s fight for dignity and the right to dream. Set on the South Side, the play comes to the Court Theatre stage for the first time. Shanesia Davis, Brian Keys and Kierra Bunch lead the ensemble cast. From Jan. 31-March 2 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis. Tickets: $58-$90. Visit courttheatre.org.

After a yearlong pause, Lookingglass Theatre returns with “Circus Quixote,” a new production, in association with The Actors Gymnasium, which takes audiences into the dreamy madness of Don Quixote (Michel Rodriguez Cintra) and his quest to bring good deeds back to the world. Adapted and directed by Kerry and David Catlin with circus elements by Sylvia Hernandez-DiStasi. From Jan. 30-March 30 at Lookingglass Theatre, 163 E. Pearson. Tickets: $30-$80. Visit lookingglasstheatre.org.

The Marriott Theatre begins its 50th anniversary season with the musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 brothers and the iconic coat of many colors. Amber Mak directs and choreographs. From Feb. 5-March 30 at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire. Tickets: $65+. Visit marriotttheatre.com.
“We Always Bounce Black: A Black Excellence Comedy Revue,” a celebration of Black joy, features new songs, sketches and improv. From Jan. 31-March 29 at The Second City, 230 W. North. Tickets: $29+. Visit secondcity.com.
“The Cave” is Sadieh Rifai’s new play about how a Palestinian American family leans into love and humor in the face of global turmoil during the first Gulf War. Alex Mallory directs. From Jan. 30-March 16 at A Red Orchid Theatre, 1531 N. Wells. Tickets: $35-$50. Visit aredorchidtheatre.org.
Buffalo Theatre Ensemble presents “Native Gardens,” Karen Zacarias’ play about how a disagreement over a long-standing fence line derails a couple’s plan for the American Dream. Steve Scott directs. From Jan. 30-March 2 at McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell, Glen Ellyn. Tickets: $44. Visit atthemac.org.
“Mr. Parker” is Michael McKeever’s drama about a middle-aged man (Andrew Kain Miller) navigating life after a profound loss. David G. Zak directs. From Jan. 31-Feb. 16 at Open Space Arts, 1411 W. Wilson. Tickets: $25. Visit openspacearts.org.

British artist David Gray tours behind his new release “Dear Life,” an album that highlights his richly poetic lyrics and expansive musical range. He’s paved the way for a new wave of singer-songwriters including Ed Sheeran and Adele, who both count Gray as an influence. At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets: $46+. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Over more than 30 years of performances, The String Cheese Incident has become known for its immersive, cross-genre live shows incorporating everything from bluegrass to dubstep to psychedelia. At 7 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 1 at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston. Tickets: $61. Visit ticketmaster.com.

Guster brings its We Also Have Eras Tour to town for an evening of music which promises a journey through the band’s 30-year evolution, album by album, complete with skits, visual gags and Swift-like costume changes. At 8:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine. Tickets: $49.50-$150.00. Visit jamusa.com.

Singer-songwriter Neko Case stops in town for a conversation about her new memoir, “The Harder I Fight the More I Love You.” At 7 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Studebaker Theatre, Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan. Tickets: $50 includes a pre-signed book. Visit fineartsbuilding.com/events.

Sonic architect Chief Adjuah is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and designer of innovative technologies and musical instruments. A five-time Grammy nominee, his music is fueled by social and political issues. He’s collaborated with Prince, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Mos Def. At 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th. Tickets: $12-$43. Visit tickets.uchicago.edu.

“It Takes a Long Time to Stay Here” (to April 13) is an exhibit of work by Northern Cheyenne artist Jordan Ann Craig. Featured are seven large-scale abstract paintings that blend color, line and form with a deep connection to Northern Cheyenne traditions. A second exhibit, “Woven Being: Art for Zhegagoynak/Chicagoland” (to July 13), looks at Indigenous voices, histories and methodologies through the lens of the Chicago region and its Native communities. At Block Museum, 40 Arts Circle, Evanston. Admission is free. Visit blockmuseum.northwestern.edu.
“Wafer Bilal: Indulge Me” is the first major survey of the internationally renowned artist. Working in performance, sculpture and with online and interactive technologies, Bilal investigates the dynamic between international and interpersonal politics while highlighting the tension between his home in the United States, which he has deemed the “comfort zone,” and the “conflict zone” of Iraq. From Feb. 1-Oct. 19 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago. Admission: $14-$19. Visit mcachicago.org.

Melanin, Roots and Culture features films by artists of the Black-African diaspora including “Richard Pryor: Here and Now” (Feb. 1), Gina Prince-Bythewood’s “The Woman King” (Feb. 23) and Life Within the Lens, a short film program featuring Chicago filmmakers (Feb. 19, 25). At Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. Tickets: $ 11, $13. Visit musicboxtheatre.com.

Embrace the warmth and coziness of Andersonville’s Fika Fest, which features the Coffee & Cocoa Crawl (Feb. 1, $30, $10 children) along two routes for participants to enjoy offerings including coffee, hot cocoa, bakery treats and more. And bring a puzzle, take a puzzle at The Great Andersonville Puzzle Exchange (Feb. 2). Check-in for both from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Swedish American Museum, 5211 N. Clark. Visit andersonville.org.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Snake, when Navy Pier’s grand ballroom comes alive with performances, music, art and interactive family-friendly activities that offer the opportunity to experience traditions celebrated by people across the world. From 1-5 p.m. Feb. 1 at 600 E. Grand. Admission is free. Visit navypier.org.

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