Weekend picks: Andy Woodhull brings Midwestern comedy to Rosemont Zanies
Midwestern man
Indiana native Andy Woodhull shares his brand of Midwestern standup comedy at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $22 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, April 6; and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, in Rosemont
Oldies & goodies
Die-hard collectors of vintage and decorative contraptions should check out the Chicagoland Antique Advertising, Slot Machine, & Jukebox Show this weekend at Pheasant Run Resort's Mega Center, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $7 one-day admission; $11 two-day admission; $50 three-day pass. (630) 584-6300 or chicagolandshow.com. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. early bird preview Friday, April 6; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 7; 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8
Chinese culture
On Thursday, the 2018 tour of "Shen Yun" shifts its Chicago-area stint of Chinese music and dance performances for a run of shows at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $80-$200. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 6; and 1 and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 8
Icelandic exposure
The Taste of Iceland festival offers up the island's food, music, design and short movies at a number of Chicago venues this week ranging from Marshall's Landing, 222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza #225, to the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave. Some events are free, while others have an admission charge or require a reservation. For exact locations and prices, visit icelandnaturally.com. Various times through Sunday, April 8
No wheat
Folks with celiac and other food-related issues might want to check out the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo for new cooking and treat ideas this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Drive., Schaumburg. $15 one-day pass; $25 weekend pass; $5 kids one-day pass; $7 kids weekend pass. (847) 303-4100 or gfafexpo.com/expos/chicago. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8
Color clouds
The Simply Vedic Cultural Society invites folks to share in Indian celebrations to welcome spring with Holi - The Festival of Colors. Toss natural dyed flour on Saturday at the Riverwalk's Grand Pavilion, 500 W. Jackson Ave., Naperville. No admission charge, though $2 for color bags (outside colors prohibited). (630) 355-5468 or thefestivalofcolors.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Zombie zone
Fans of "The Walking Dead" and superhero TV series such as "Daredevil" won't want to miss the chance to see stars Jon Bernthal, Élodie Yung and others at the joint Walker Stalker Con and Heroes & Villains Fan Fest this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $55 Saturday admission; $45 Sunday admission; $90 two-day ticket; $220-$1,400 VIP passes. (847) 692-2220 or walkerstalkercon.com/chicago. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 7, to 5 p.m. Sunday April 8
Beethoven bash
Pianist Wael Farouk joins with conductor Kirk Muspratt and the New Philharmonic to perform Beethoven's five piano concertos this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49; $47 seniors. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8
Blues cues
Bobby Rush, Willie Clayton and Nellie "Tiger" Travis are just a few of the stars on the bill for the 14th Annual Chi Town Blues Festival on Saturday at McCormick Place's Arie Crown Theater, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $62-$102. (800) 745-3000 or ariecrown.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Plucky musicians
The Chicago Harp Quartet, which features artists regularly heard with acclaimed musical ensembles such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera and Civic Orchestras, will perform an intimate concert on Saturday at Bennett Gordon Hall at the Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $11; $50 show and dinner package. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7
Tex-Mex tunes
The Grammy Award-winning band Los Lobos performs in concert on Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $58-$68. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7
'Lady Dynamite'
Comedian Maria Bamford, a stalwart of many standup specials on Netflix and Comedy Central, performs on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $32.50-$42.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7
'Baby Beluga' guy
The celebrated children's entertainer Raffi performs for families in concert on Sunday at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $29.50-$39.50. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 1 p.m. Sunday, April 8
Broadway and Hollywood
Pianist and singer Richard Glazier performs music of George Gershwin, Stephen Sondheim, Marvin Hamlisch and more in his intimate concert "Stage to Screen" today at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 8
'These Dreams'
Singer and songwriter Ann Wilson of Heart performs in concert tonight and Wednesday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$150 on Sunday; $75-$175 on Wednesday (which will be filmed for later broadcast). (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, April 8 and 11
Concert highlights
• Matt Derda & the High Watts, Missy Renae (of The God Awful Small Affairs): 6 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Brewpoint Coffee Workshop & Roastery, 617 N. York Road, Elmhurst. Free. (224) 542-8263 or brewpointcoffee.com.
• Timeflies, Bryce Vine, Baby Raptors: 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $27. (773) 570-4000 or concordmusichall.com.
• David Paige, Katie & Les Bates: 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Uncommon Ground, 1401 W. Devon Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 465-9801 or uncommonground.com.
• Minor Characters album release: 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at Bucktown Pub, 1658 W. Cortland St., Chicago. (773) 394-9898 or bucktownpub.com.
• CyberFest Chicago featuring Covenant, The Rain Within, Project .44, The Gothsicles, Biocarbon 13 and Scary Lady Sarah: 8 p.m. Friday, April 6, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $25-$52; party bus and VIP packages available. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• The Reaganomics, Death And Memphis, Benny and The No Goods, Size 5's: 9 p.m. Friday, April 6, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $8-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• Oasisfest Concert 2018: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Grayslake Oasis, 151 Hawley St., Grayslake. $5 donation. (847) 986-2799 or oasisgrayslake.com.
• Pat Green - A Benefit for Gavers Community Cancer Foundation and Yhim: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Tickets start at $20; $40 for VIP. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
• Framing the Red, Rebel Soul Revival: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$18. (815) 893-9768 or rochaus.com.
• Dead Harvest (featuring Over the Sun's Joe Brunker), Zoo Trippin', From Chaos, Eugeine Grey and the Bad Habits: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $9-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
• South City Revival: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Old Towne Pub, 201 W. State St., Geneva. (630) 232-7962 or otpgeneva.com.
• Hi Infidelity: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
• Crooked Spires, Dried Spider, Mertle, Axios: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $9-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
• The Bones of J.R. Jones, Ryan Joseph Anderson: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 8, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $8-$10. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
• The Decemberists: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Tickets start at $39.50. (312) 902-1500 or msg.com.
• David Luning, Glass Mountain: 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
• The 2018 Spring Kick-Off at Elbo Room featuring Amy's River, Came Out Swinging, VitriaL, Billy Martin, Observing With Annie, Stay Up All Night and Fight, Them Dead Poets: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
• Ripe, Caleb Hawley, The North 41: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $13-$15. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.
• Sweet Diezel Jenkins, The Banknotes: 9 p.m. Thursday, April 12, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.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.