Weekend picks: Michael Jackson, Prince tributes dance into Rosemont

Pop icons

Rock out to the hits of the late Michael Jackson and Prince with the tribute concert "MJ Live," which also features The Purple Xperience as a guest, on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $22.50-$69.50; $15 to $20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

Fisher bait

The Chicagoland Fishing Travel and Outdoor Expo returns with lots of seminars, product booths and other activities at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12; $3 ages 5 to 11. (847) 303-4100 or sportshows.com/chicago. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28

Sled dogs

Snow or no snow, the Husky Heroes event returns this weekend to the Morton Arboretum. See sled-pulling demonstrations and learn about husky dog adoptions at 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. Included with regular admission of $14; $12 seniors; $9 youth ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 and 28

Lift offs

Cheer on the brave ski jumpers competing in the Junior National Qualifier and other events at the Norge Ski Club International Winter Tournament 2018 this weekend at 100 Ski Hill Road, Fox River Grove. $10 to $15. (847) 639-9718 or norgeskiclub.com. Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 27 and 28

Ebonies and ivories

Nearly 500 performers of various ages show off their playing skills on 12 grand pianos at the American Grands XXIII concerts on Saturday at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $24; $15 kids ages 12 and under. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

Titan trucks

Marvel at vehicles with oversize wheels doing all kinds of stunts at the Monster Truck Nationals this weekend at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $20-$50; $10 parking. (847) 649-2222 or searscentre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

Laugh with Leonard

Catch up with rising comedian Leonard Ouzts ("Master of None," "Set It Up") when he does a series of standup shows at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 524-0001 or zanies.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

Disney princesses

Princesses from "Moana," "Frozen," "Beauty and the Beast" and more animated films are featured in the tour of "Disney On Ice: Dare to Dream" starting Wednesday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $20-$75. The production then moves on Wednesday, Jan. 31, to the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $20-$75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com or unitedcenter.com. In Rosemont through Sunday, Jan. 28; then in Chicago from Wednesday, Jan. 31, through Sunday, Feb. 4

Fallen woman

The New Philharmonic gets tragic with concert performances of Verdi's beloved opera "La Traviata" this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55; $53 seniors. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27; 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28

'One Love' at NCC

The Wailers are keeping the spirit of Bob Marley alive through their timeless reggae rhythms and distinctive songs ("Get Up, Stand Up," "Buffalo Soldier"). Catch the feeling when the octet (the band's current incarnation) plays North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall with the historic catalog that broke new ground on the music scene. North Central College, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. $30-$45. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27

Woman power

Mary, Jo and Liz are the best of friends. But when amateur sleuths Mary and Jo begin to suspect Liz's new boyfriend is a serial killer, they launch an investigation to prove their suspicions and save her life in Wendy MacLeod's comedy "Women in Jeopardy" described as "Thelma and Louise" meets "The First Wives Club." Janice L. Blixt directs First Folio Theatre's Chicago-area premiere starring ensemble members Lydia Berger Gray, Melanie Keller and Joe Foust with Amy Montgomery, Hayley Burgess and Chris Vizurraga. Opens at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27. $25-$44. (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org.

Concert highlights

• With Love from Broadway: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $35-$40. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

• John Williams - A Tribute to Steven Spielberg: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65; $10 for students. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org.

• "MJ Live" & The Purple Xperience: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 North River Road, Rosemont. $63.30-$83.80. (800) 854-2196 or rosemont.theatre-il.com.

• Tedeschi Trucks Band with JJ Grey & Mofro: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $19-$60. (312) 462-6300 or msg.com.

• Tom Keifer (Cinderella), Stephen Pearcy (Ratt): 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $34-$79. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.

• A Birdsong Valentine, Workout Music, The Phoenix Philosophy, The Smokin Tones: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $5-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.

• Acoustic Generation: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.

• Don Omar: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $75-$80. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.

• Take The Reins, The C-Sides, Action Boy: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Epic Deli, 2616 Schaid Court, McHenry. Free. (815) 271-5649 or epicdeli.com.

• PaJamuary 2018 with EGi, The North 41, Teed: 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Chop Shop, 2033 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10-$15. (773) 537-4440 or chopshopchi.com.

• Hairbangers Ball: 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 27, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

• Reanimate The Fallen, Over The Sun, New House, Observing With Annie, Mallory Ann: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $10. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.

• Split Lip Rayfield, Gin Palace Jesters: 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $12-$15. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• MER's Music Showcase: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison St., Chicago. Free. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com.

• Curious Grace & Black Rabbit, The Viaducts, Local Motive: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

• The Renaissance Tour featuring Ren Thomas, Mood Swangz and Handz Solo, Pozlyrix, Nightwalker, Chicago Turntablist Authority: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $5. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• Gin & Jokes comedy and hip-hop open mic hosted by Mikey to the P: 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, at Rhyme or Reason, 1938 W. Division St., Chicago. Free; drink package is available. (773) 687-8240 or rhymeorreasonchicago.com.

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