Weekend picks: Eddie Brill slings comedy at Zanies
Laughs for late night
See why Eddie Brill was previously the warm-up comedian and comedy talent coordinator of "Late Show with David Letterman" when he performs standup at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March 8 and 9; 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 10; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Chef chat
Fans of the Barefoot Contessa won't want to miss a special appearance by author and chef Ina Garten on Thursday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $49.50-$70. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9
World premiere
Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma is the soloist in the world premiere of composer/conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen's "Cello Concerto" with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra this weekend at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $50-$60. (312) 294-3000 or cso.org. 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Spiritual jams
The Allstate Arena hosts the 2017 Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, featuring some of the best and brightest in contemporary Christian music. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Crowder headlines the event, which also includes sets by Britt Nicole, Tenth Avenue North, Andy Mineo, "American Idol" finalist Colton Dixon, Thousand Foot Krutch and tour creators NewSong. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $10. (847) 635-6601 or jamtour.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 10
Chinese culture
Take in centuries of Chinese culture and a message of religious freedom when the touring Shen Yun company performs five shows this weekend at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $70-$120. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11; and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Multimedia in motion
Giant pieces of artwork will be created onstage with a mixture of music, dance and more in the tour of "ArtRageous" at the Batavia Fine Arts Center, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $18-$36; $14-$25 kids. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10
Volunteer event
Give your kids a sense of contributing back to their community through service at the Oswego Connects event featuring more than 50 volunteer organizations at Oswego East High School, 1525 Harvey Road, Oswego. Free. (630) 554-4425 or oswegolandpd.org. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Get fit!
Thinking about getting healthy but not sure where to start? Check out the Fitness and Nutrition Expo at the Fountain View Recreation Center, 910 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream, for demonstrations about healthy living, nutrition and exercise. Plus, meet with personal trainers, take part in a fitness class and try food samples and more. Free. (630) 784-6100 or csparks.org. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 11
Antiques galore
Fifty-five dealers from 14 states will showcase a variety of items at the 60th Spring Fox Valley Antique Show and Sale at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $10. Proceeds will benefit the Chicago Suburban Antiques Dealers Association. csada.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Got glass?
The 20-30-40 Glass Society of Illinois sponsors the 45th Annual Antique American Glass and Pottery Sale and Show at the Concord Plaza Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. More than 25 dealers will feature glass and pottery items including depression glassware, early American pattern glass, kitchen glassware, handmade glassware, items for setting tables including silverware and linens and more. Glass identification and repair services will be available. Admission is $8. 20-30-40glasssociety.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12
A meatball meal
Celebrate National Meatball Day at a benefit dinner for the Swedish American Children's Choir at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. The meal features Swedish meatballs and gravy, vegetables, mashed potatoes, lingonberries, Swedish rye bread and dessert. Guests can purchase Swedish gift items, antiques, and Swedish and American baked goods. The children's choir will perform Swedish songs and Scandinavian dances. All proceeds benefit the choir's performance-tour fund. Dinner tickets are by reservation. Carryout orders available. Tickets are $13 for adults; $6 for kids 3 to 10; free for kids younger than 3. Call (630) 414-9700 for reservations. 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Hops in the Hills
More than 15 breweries will pour samples of ales, stouts and lagers at the fourth annual Vernon Hills Craft Beer Festival at the Sullivan Community Center, 635 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. $35; $15 designated driver tickets. (847) 996-6800 or vhparkdistrict.org. 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Don't Panic!
Brendon Urie has been slinging clever lyrics in his distinctive vocal style with his pop rock band Panic! at the Disco since 2004. Catch the spectacle when the "Death of a Bachelor" tour comes to the Allstate Arena with MisterWives and Saint Motel in tow. Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $81. (847) 635-6601 or rosemont.com/allstate/events/. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Mommy's all right
For over 40 years, Rockford's Cheap Trick has sustained the popularity of some of its most winning songs, including the ever-catchy "I Want You To Want Me," the power-pop fantasy "Dream Police" and the earworm-worthy "Surrender." (Is it safe to bring up the band's '80s resurgence with "The Flame" yet?) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees pay a visit to Waukegan's Genesee Theatre Saturday, March 11. VIP and meet-and-greet packages are available. Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $47.50-$110; $175 for VIP package; $300 for meet-and-greet package. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11
A dance shift
Thodos Dance Chicago celebrates its 25th anniversary and a move toward a more project-based company with a performance of "Full Circle" at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $29-$68. (800) 982-2787 or thodosdancechicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Persian persuasion
Iranian-American comedian, actor and writer Maz Jobrani ("Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") returns for another evening of standup comedy at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $35-$65. (847) 673-6300 or northshorecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11
Reptile Rampage
Reptile experts will be on hand with more than 150 turtles, snakes, lizards, tortoises and other creatures at the Reptile Rampage exhibition in the gym at the Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Guests can handle the animals and learn about the animals' habitats. Exhibitors include The Field Museum, the Chicago Herpetological Society, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and others. Don't miss the art activities and a silent auction. The event is sponsored by the Wildlife Discovery Center at Elawa Farm in Lake Forest. $10; free for kids 3 and younger. (847) 810-3663 or cityoflakeforest.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12
Concert highlights
Winter Jam 2017 with Crowder, Sadie Robertson, Newsong and others: 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Christian music. $10 at door. Parking is $15-$20 (cash). rosemont.com.
PriMary, Markit Eight, The Struggs, Element: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.
Nappy Roots: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Basecamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Hip-hop. $10-$15. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
Leo Kottke and Keller Williams: 8 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. Folk. (773) 929-5959 or parkwestchicago.com.
EGi., Soap: 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Prog rock. $10-$15. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Steady Holiday: 9 p.m. Friday, March 10, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $18-$20. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.
Christian Collin Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.
"Steppin' Out with Ben Vereen" at Dominican University's Annual Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala: 5 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Lund Auditorium at Dominican University Performing Arts Center, 7900 W. Division, River Forest. Benefit concert and gala raise funds for scholarship support. $47-$87. Visit events.dom.edu.
Cheap Trick: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Rock. $47.50-$110. (800) 982-2787 or ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit geneseetheatre.com.
BritBeat, a Beatles tribute band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Rock, pop. Musical tribute to the Beatles. $30. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.
Alexis J. Roston with "Ella Fitzgerald: First Lady Of Song": 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, in Maggie Atcher Theatre at Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Jazz and more; tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. $23-$25. villageofschaumburg.com.
BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Mark Dvorak: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Acorn Coffeehouse at the Burning Bush Art Gallery, 216 N. Main St., Wheaton. Folk. $10. (630) 393-1247 or acorncoffeehouse.com.
Replay: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N. Vail, Arlington Heights. Acoustic, classic rock. $5. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.
Mike & Joe: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Rock covers. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Twenty Over: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Chicago Loop Sports Bar and Grill, 7 W. Streamwood Blvd., Streamwood. Rock and country covers. $7. (630) 830-2565 or chicago-loop.com.
Elmhurst College Symphonic Band and Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble with annual Winter Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 12, in Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel at Elmhurst College, 190 Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. Free. Classical, songs from films and more. elmhurst.edu.
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 12, Arcada Theatre, 105 E Main St., St. Charles. Motown. Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Dervish, We Banjo 3: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 12, at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4544 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $28-$30. (773) 728-6000 or oldtownschool.org.
Ariana Grande: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Rock. $29.95-$249.95. (800) 745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.
Milky Chance - WKQX No Dough Show: 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Indie rock. Free, but online registration at 101wkqx.com guarantees entry. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
McHenry County College's St. Patrick's Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Luecht Conference Center at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Irish music and dance. Performers include the McNulty Irish Dancers and MCC music instructor Pat Gaughan, with her duet partner L.J. Slavin, performing Irish favorites. Free. (815) 479-7814 or mchenry.edu/artevents.
B96 Lectric Leprechaun with Steve Aoki, Krewella, Cash Cash and Grandtheft: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Electronic. Tickets start at $55. (773) 561-9500 or aragonballroom.org.
Brett Young: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Free, but waitlist is available. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
JC Brooks Band at Two Brothers Artisan Brewing 20th Anniversary: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. $20 per person; includes a dinner buffet. twobrothersroundhouse.com.
The Orwells, The Walters: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. $22. (773) 549-4140 or metrochicago.com.
Maluma: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 16, Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Latin. For ticket information, visit ticketmaster.com.
Electric Six, Residual Kid, Black Actress: 9 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Rock. $13-$15. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.