Sunday picks: Eliot Chang continues standup comedy run

Posted January 07, 2018 6:23 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Comedian Eliot Chang will perform at Zanies locations in St. Charles and Chicago. Courtesy of Brad Barket/PictureGroup

Energetic humor

Comedian Eliot Chang was a regular on "Chelsea Lately" and has been in multiple Comedy Central specials. Catch him this week at Zanies, 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago. (312) 337-4027. $22 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday, Jan. 7 to 10, in Chicago

To Chicago - and beyond

Take the kids to explore the wonder of the cosmos during this month's free days at the Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Illinois residents get free general admission Sunday, Jan. 7, through Friday, Jan. 12, and then again Monday, Jan. 15, through Friday, Jan. 19. Sorry, stargazers, sky shows are not included. (312) 922-7827 or adlerplanetarium.org. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7; open until 6 p.m. on Jan. 15

Learn about having a lake home and cabin lifestyle at the Lake Home and Cabin Show in Schaumburg.

Rustic holiday

Dreaming of a rustic summer hideaway? Then visit the Lake Home & Cabin Show to get ideas or see the latest trends this weekend at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive., Schaumburg. $12; $5 youth ages 5 to 15. (847) 303-4100 or lakehomeandcabinshow.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7

Bella Hristova is a guest soloist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in performances in Schaumburg and Elgin. Courtesy of Lisa Marie Mazzucco

Classical favorite

Violinist Bella Hristova is the guest soloist for Elgin Symphony Orchestra's "Hungarian Rhapsody" concerts this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65; $10 students. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7

'The Good Fight'

Babes With Blades, an ensemble devoted to telling women's stories and providing them emotional and physical expression up to and including violence, presents the premiere of "The Good Fight" by Anne Bertram. The play centers on the Women's Social and Political Union, a militant, women's suffrage group in early 20th century England, whose members staged hunger strikes following their arrests for demonstrating to secure voting rights. After the women were rearrested after regaining their health, a secret, all-female security team was established to protect suffrage movement leaders while fighting "the good fight." Previews at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. The show opens Jan. 15. $10-$25. See babeswithblades.org.

Kevin Webb, left, plays Edgar Allan Poe and Ryan Lanning plays The Raven in Black Button Eyes Productions' Chicago-area premiere of the musical "Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe." Courtesy of Cole Simon

Poe-inspired premiere

Edgar Allan Poe, whose life was animated by professional success and personal sorrow, inspired the musical "Nevermore - The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe" by composer/lyricist/writer Jonathan Christenson. Black Button Eyes' Chicago-area premiere, directed by Ed Rutherford, stars Kevin Webb as Poe. The ensemble includes Libertyville native Jessica Lauren Fisher. 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at The Edge Theater, 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago. $30. See blackbuttoneyes.com.

Family bonds

Living in rural Illinois and struggling with postpartum depression, new mom Cal seeks help - first from her husband and then from her recently widowed brother - in "Cal in Camo," a family drama by Rivendell Theatre Ensemble member William Francis Hoffman. Rivendell presents the play's Midwest premiere, directed by Hallie Gordon, artistic director for Steppenwolf for Young Audiences. Ashley Neal, Keith Kupferer and Eric Slater star. Previews at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at 5779 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago. The show opens Jan. 13. $18-$38. (773) 334-7728 or rivendelltheatre.org.

Concert highlights

• Ian's Party 2018: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago; and Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10-$12 Sunday; 69 bands across two venues and three nights. Check iansparty.com for lineup and schedule information.

• Chelusier, Mother Earth, Armadillo, The Recall, Angels of Duality, Evasion: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7 at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $8-$10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

• Dude Same, Juice Cleanse, Girl K: 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Free. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

• Ballroom Boxer, Doublespeak: 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 8, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Free. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

• Courtesy, Desert Liminal, Bell Push: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Free. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

• MER's Music Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

• Adelitas Way, Deadset Society, Manafest, Late Night Fights, Blacklist Regulars: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at The Forge, 22 W. Cass St., Joliet. $15-$45. (815) 280-5246 or

• Lana Del Rey "LA to the Moon Tour": 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39.50-$125. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.

• Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with the venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings or to add an event, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.

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