Downtown Bloomington will hold its annual Tour de Chocolate on Friday, Feb. 2. (Photo courtesy of Downtown Bloomington)

FEB.  1

Pre-Valentine’s Day Event: Love Rocks
Thursday, 6-9 p.m.
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1601 Jumer Dr., Bloomington
$10

Special performances by Lady Parledom, USA Ballet Youth Ensemble and readings. Fourteen vendors on hand as well as a mini fashion show with fashions from SOMA. For more information, call (309) 660-2903.

History Teacher Symposium
Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main, Bloomington
Free

Sessions will be held in the Museum as well as in buildings in downtown Bloomington near the Museum Square. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

Neighborhood Watch Informational Meeting
Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m.
Osborn Room, Bloomington Police Department, 305 S. East St.
Free

Learn how you can make a difference in making Bloomington safe. For more information, call (309) 434-2295.

FEB. 2

Tour de Chocolate
Friday, 5-8 p.m.
Downtown Bloomington
Free

Enjoy the sights and Sounds and the samples of chocolates in downtown shops and art galleries. For more information, call (309) 434-2295.

Jody Evans Auction
Friday, 5 p.m.
216 N. Shiner, Hudson
Free

Antiques, collectibles, furniture, and other treasures. Visit facebook.com/JodyEvansAuctions for full list and photos. For more information, visit htpps://jeauction.com/.

FEB.  2-3

IHSA Competitive Cheerleading State Finals
Friday & Saturday, all day
Grossinger Motors Arena, 101 S. Madison St., Bloomington
$10

Cheerleading teams from across the state will compete for the state championship. For more information, call (309) 663-6377.

Mid-West Truck and Trailer Show
Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center, 201 SW Jefferson St.
Free admission

Professionals in the trucking industry meet with distributors, suppliers and customers. Trucking fans and families welcome. For more information, visit midwesttruckshow.com.

FEB.  3

Push Physical Theatre Presents ‘Dracula’
Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$25-$35

Adaptation of Bram Stoker’s 1897 horror novel presented by acrobats from the masters of motion theatre. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

FEB.  6

History Reads Book Club: ‘They Fought Like Demons’
Tuesday, 7 p.m.
McLean County Museum of History, 200 N. Main St., Bloomington
Free

The book about women soldiers in the Civil War will be discussed. For more information, call (309) 827-0428.

FEB.  7

Gobsmacked!
Wednesday, 7:30-9 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts, 600 N. East St.
$35-$50

World-class a cappella voices push the limits of the human voice. For more information, call (309) 434-2777.

Cover Crops for Fruit/Vegetable Farms
Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon
McLean County Extension Office, 1615 Commerce Parkway, Bloomington
Free

Grant McCarty, Extension Educator, will offer information on the benefits and uses of cover crops which can reduce disease, insect and weed problems before they happen. For more information, call (309) 663-8306.

Gateway Small Fruit & Vegetable Conference
Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park Dr., O’Fallon, IL
$60 per farm

Informative, practical and up-to-date educational program that addresses the challenges of growing fruit and vegetables commercially in Southern Illinois. Vendors will also be on hand with the latest products. For more information, call (618) 344-4230.

–McLean County Calendar of Events Feb. 1 – Feb. 7–