Welcome the Year of the Dog with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, plus more things to do in the city this weekend. Here’s some more cool stuff we recommend:

Sat 2/17-Sun 2/18: Chicago Children’s Theatre (100 S. Racine) kicks off its first full season at its new West Loop home with the musical My Wonderful Birthday Suit! The Reader‘s Dan Jakes praises the show, saying it “refreshingly dispels the ‘I don’t see race’ myth and encourages young children to embrace skin color.” Sat 9:30 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3 PM; Sun 9:30 and 11:30 AM, $35