Sunday picks: Craig Ferguson comes to Waukegan's Genesee

Posted May 31, 2015 6:00 am

By Laura Milbrath Stewart and Scott C. Morgan

"Celebrity Name Game" host and comedian Craig Ferguson performs at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Sunday, May 31. Courtesy of Fremantle Media North America & Debmar-Mercury/Michael Becker

Great Scot!

Tonight is the night to see Scottish-turned-American citizen comedian Craig Ferguson and his rescheduled Hot & Grumpy Tour: Walking the Earth at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$55. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Rails to Victory

Rails to Victory, a World War II living history re-enactment, is featured at the Fox River Trolley Museum, 361 S. La Fox St., South Elgin. Highlights include a military encampment, period battles on the banks of the Fox River, an All-American Girls baseball game with the Rockford Peaches team and more. Free admission. Fees apply for trolley fares. (847) 697-4676 or foxtrolley.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Iris eyes

Nearly 100 varieties of blooming irises are on display and on sale at the Northern Illinois Iris Society Show this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Aurora's country muse

Aurora singer-songwriter Kevin Presbrey has been playing the Chicago scene since the mid-2000s, first with his alternative quartet Painkiller Hotel, but recently as a solo folk artist. His songs tap into a purely Midwest vibe and a country tone, complemented by his soulful guitar skills. Presbrey has an upcoming appearance Sunday at Bub City, 435 N. Clark St., Chicago. (312) 610-4200 or bubcitychicago.com. 12 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Sailing away

Time is running out to catch an acclaimed revival of "Anything Goes," which features such classic Cole Porter songs like "You're the Top," "I Get a Kick Out of You" and more. The classic 1934 Broadway musical set aboard a luxury ocean liner closes soon at the Marriott Theatre, 100 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $50-$55. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Piano Man

Mike Sigman and his Piano Man band perform a musical tribute to legendary artists Elton John and Billy Joel in the band shell at Cantigny, 1S151 S. Winfield Road, Wheaton. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or a lawn chair for seating. Concessions available for purchase. Free admission with paid $5 parking fee. cantigny.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Improvisational guy

If you enjoyed comedian Owen Benjamin from his cable TV gigs on the sitcom "Sullivan and Son" or the reality TV show "Bar Rescue," then don't miss his improvisational brand of standup humor this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 31

Nightclub singer Reno Sweeney (Stephanie Binetti) leads a jazzy revivalist meeting in the production number "Blow, Gabriel, Blow" in "Anything Goes." The 1934 Cole Porter musical comedy set aboard a luxury ocean liner finishes up its run at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire on Sunday, May 31. Courtesy of Johnny Knight Photography/Marriott Theatre

Comedian Owen Benjamin performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Brad Barket/PictureGroup/Comedy Central

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