Weekend picks: Chicago Sinfonietta takes on Mucca Pazza at NCC

Band vs. band

The Chicago Sinfonietta is pitted against the eclectic Windy City band Mucca Pazza with the guest Apostolic Church of God Sanctuary Choir for two concerts titled "Praise and Punk: The Ending of All Endings" at two locations: first on Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville; then Monday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $10-$62. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in Naperville; 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, in Chicago

Partnered art

Meet up with the husband-and-wife artists behind the new exhibit "Kindred Spirits: Recent Work by Kathie Shaw and Corey Postiglione" at an opening reception on Thursday at Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Free admission. (847) 635-2633 or oakton.edu/museum. Exhibition runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; through Thursday, June 21

'Potter' parody

Fans of all things Harry Potter can save on a trip to New York since the off-Broadway spoof comedy "Puffs" will be screened in select suburban movie theaters Saturday. Prices vary by venue, but largely $19. For exact locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 12:55 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Political relief

Why let "Saturday Night Live" have all the fun sending up the news out of Washington, D.C.? The Capitol Steps satirical troupe has its say with sketches, song and dance. The touring show plays twice on Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $42-$49. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Active kids

Kids can test their skills on balance logs, cargo nets, vines and more with the Vertical Challenge on Saturday, May 12, at the Lincoln Marsh Area, Harrison and Pierce Avenues, Wheaton. Call for registration. (630) 871-2810 or lincolnmarsh.org. 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Andrew Moore: 'I am from Elgin'

Andrew Moore, the Elgin-area hip-hop artist whose "Shop Local" project last year brought together musicians and visual artists from Elgin to create an intensely local album and book, is throwing a one-year anniversary party this weekend celebrating the collaboration. Side Street Studio Arts is hosting the bash, which will feature food trucks, raffles and performances by Watch City, Accidentally On Purpose, MASH'on'Da'BEAT, Mo Betta and more. Come for some great music, food and comraderie and to support Elgin's music and arts communities. Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $10 suggested donation. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Sketch academy

Relive some of the high points of Chicago sketch comedy when the tour of "The Best of Second City" plays on Saturday at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $28-$33. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Funny Tammy

Laugh along with comedian Tammy Pescatelli ("Last Comic Standing," "Fashion Police") when she returns for a run of standup shows at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 12; 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13

The Popes on parade

The Northwest suburban-born band The Smoking Popes makes two appearances at the Bottom Lounge for the Live From the Rock Room Fest, celebrating the past. Friday night band members fete the 20th anniversary of their "Destination Failure" album, along with Red City Radio, The Dopamines and Kali Masi. On Saturday, the Popes will play favorites from their first two albums, "Get Fired" and "Born To Quit," joined by The Mr. T Experience, Kepi Ghoulie and Telethon. Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $20 each night. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12

Vegas nostalgia

Go all in for Las Vegas in the 1960s when vocalist Paul Marinaro stars in "A Chicago Jazz Orchestra Salute to Sinatra at the Sands" in a special concert Saturday at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $35-$45. (312) 753-3210 or chicagojazzorchestra.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Latin heartthrob

Colombian reggaeton singer and songwriter Maluma headlines his "F.A.M.E. Tour" on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59-$525; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Funny lady

Get ready to laugh when Broadway veteran and Las Vegas standup comedy stalwart Rita Rudner performs Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $35-$45. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Mike Zito and the blues

Southern blues guitarist-vocalist Mike Zito drops his 15th album, "First Class Life," this week and is bringing his "First Class Life Tour" to the Chicago area this weekend to celebrate. Catch him and his relentlessly driving blues rock performance when Tom Holland & The Shuffle Kings join him to pack Lombard's BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $15-$20. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12

Noah Gabriel album release

Acoustic originals have fueled many a live performance for Aurora native singer-songwriter Noah Gabriel. Grab a craft beer and revisit some tunes, along with a full-band performance, when he drops his 11th studio album "So It Goes ..." with a release show at Two Brothers Roundhouse this weekend. Singer Dave Sills joins him for a closing set. Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Free. (630) 220-5912 or twobrothersbrewing.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12

'Dandy' & 'Henry VIII'

Fans of 1960s British pop hits such as "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" and "Silhouettes" won't want to miss Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone in concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, May 13

Hollywood delusions

See former silent screen star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) entrap troubled writer Joe Gillis (William Holden) in "Sunset Boulevard." Director Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film noir is screened in select suburban cinemas today and Wednesday. Prices vary by venue, but largely $14. For exact locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, May 13 and 16

Bach & Telemann

Guest conductor Nicholas Kraemer leads the Music of the Baroque for the concert "Three's A Crowd - Kraemer Conducts Bach & Telemann" at two locations: first today at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie; then on Monday at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $25-$78. (312) 551-1414 or baroque.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 13, in Skokie; 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 14, in Chicago

Lots of laughs

Comedians Sommore, Don "DC" Curry, Tony Rock, Arnez J and George Wallace are all on the bill for the Festival of Laughs tonight at the Arie Crown Theater at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $52-$99. (800) 745-3000 or ariecrown.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 13

Concert highlights

• Tom Jones, Into the Ark: 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $75-$85. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.

• The Throwbacks: 7 p.m. Saturday. May 12, at Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N. Archer Ave., Mundelein. Free. (847) 970-9174 or tightheadbrewing.com.

• Harpeth Rising: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Maple Street Chapel, 220 S. Main St., Lombard. $18. (630) 627-0171 or maplestreetconcerts.org.

• Shaman's Harvest, Handsome Pete: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $20-$38. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

• Trippin Billies: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Basecamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $8-$10. (331) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com.

• Susan Werner, Ann Hampton Callaway: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $30-$55. (847) 492-8860 or evanstonspace.com.

• The Confetti Acai, Sunshine & the Nightwalkers, Autopilot: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $9-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.

• Andrew W.K., The Kickback (rescheduled from Oct. 21): 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. $25. (Tickets purchased for the Oct. 21 show will be honored.) (773) 472-0449 or victheatre.com.

• Rock for a Cure - The Melt Your Face Edition featuring Purge and Rebuild, 13-Monsters, Guardsman, Bubbles Erotica, Orchestra in Black, Jury of Fears and Amsedel: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Underground Lounge, 952 W. Newport Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 871-4343 or events.wamilive.com.

• Cecil Allan Moore: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$12. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.

• Joe Marcinek Band: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Old Towne Pub, 40W290 La Fox Road, St. Charles. (630) 513-4240 or otpwasco.com.

• Mike & Joe: 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $7. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

• Spaceface, Faux Furrs, The Voluptuals: 8 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.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.