Weekend picks: Dulce Sloane takes the mic at Zanies
'Daily' comedy
Catch up with comedian Dulcé Sloane, a correspondent on "The Daily Show With Trevor Noah," when she performs at two Zanies locations: first at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484; then at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, in Rosemont; 7, 9 and 11:15 p.m. Saturday, May 19, in Chicago
Mega manga
Fans of Japanese animation, manga comics and more won't want to miss the annual Anime Central this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30-$45 one-day pass. (847) 692-2220 or acen.org. 8 a.m. Friday, May 18, to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Choc a lot
The Long Grove Chocolate Fest promises lots of family fun and tasty treats. Sample all kinds of chocolate creations this weekend near 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. $5 daily admission; $10 three-day pass; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, May 18; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20
'90s nostalgia
Rock out to 1990s pop hits when Smash Mouth and Spin Doctors share a concert bill tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $37.50-$85. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18
Windmill opponent
The Ballet Nacional de Cuba pays a rare visit to the U.S. with a tour of choreographer Alicia Alonso's "Don Quixote" this weekend at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $41-$135. (312) 341-2300 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 18 and 19; 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Dear Dario with Model Stranger
Hard-cut alternative rock band Dear Dario has been in the studios this spring working on finishing touches for some new music, due out soon. Catch the band's members when they're joined by Model Stranger at Schaumburg's MT Barrels for a night of great local talent. 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at MT Barrels, 1712 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. $8. (847) 285-1169 or mtbarrelsbar.com.
Block fun
Learn all about area businesses and restaurants at the 8th Annual Multi-Chamber Extreme Block Party EXPO & Taste of the Towns on Saturday at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Free. (847) 949-5100 or glmvchamber.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Pavement pigments
Marvel at all the creative illustrations created on the spot with the Chalk it Up! Sidewalk Art Contest on Saturday at the Gregg House Museum, 115 S. Linden Ave., Westmont. Free. (630) 960-3392 or westmontparks.org. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Dancing wildlife
Salt Creek Ballet shines a spotlight on different kinds of dancing creatures with "Carnival of the Animals" with divertissements from "Paquita" this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $30; $25 seniors; $20 students. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 3 p.m. Saturday, May 19; 1 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Galactic galleries
The monthly ArtWauk gallery stroll becomes a StarWauk on Saturday to honor director George Lucas. Participants are invited to dress up as "Star Wars" characters as they take in a mix of shopping, art shows and other family-friendly activities in downtown Waukegan along Genesee Street. Free. (847) 623-6650 or artwauk.com. 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Prohibition bash
The 4th annual A-List Speakeasy Benefit has a 1920s jazz-inspired theme. Dress up as flappers or dapper dudes on Saturday at the David Adler Estate, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $80; $800 reserved table for eight. Must be 21 or older. (847) 367-0707 or adlercenter.org. 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Country comedian
Comedian Rodney Carrington shares some of his down-home humor for a standup show Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$99; $135 VIP meet-and-greet upgrade. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19
'Because the Night'
Fans of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs won't want to miss them in concert on Saturday, May 19, at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $20-$40. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentral college.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19
Still the one
The Grammy Award-winning country pop icon Shania Twain comes to town for a tour stop at Chicago's United Center. Don't miss her "NOW Tour," supporting the release of last year's "Now" album, her first in 15 years. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $39-$200. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.
Brahms bash
Pianist Ian Parker is the guest soloist with the Lake Forest Symphony for an all-Brahms program featuring Symphony No. 4 and Piano Concerto No. 1 this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $15-$49. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Free day
Gain free admission to three museums with Elmhurst Museum Day. There's no admission charge for a few hours today at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org; Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 834-0202 or elmhurstartmuseum.org; Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, 220 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 833-1616 or lizzadromuseum.org. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Winged predators
Learn about owls with the Birds of Prey Series. See some raptors and find out about their nocturnal hunting and more on Sunday at the River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. Free. (847) 824-8360 or fpdcc.com/nature-centers/river-trail-nature-center. 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 20
'In the Mood'
Hear loads of big band classics from the 1940s when the Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association hosts the Glenn Miller Orchestra today at the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. $30. (847) 253-0282 or nscommunityconcerts.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Red Jumpsuit rock
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, the pop-punk/emo rock band that burst onto the scene with 2006's "Face Down," heads to town for a show at Berwyn's Wire. The tour stop with Rivals and When We Was Kids will also be joined by Chicago-area Zombie Schoolboy and The Group Conversation. 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $15-$18. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.
'Jesse's Girl' guy
Famed Australian rocker (and former soap opera star) Rick Springfield goes intimate for his "Stripped Down Tour" tonight at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$110. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20
Concert highlights
• Sum 41 "Does This Look Infected 15th Anniversary Tour" with Seaway, Super Whatevr: 6 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$201.50. (773) 570-4000 or concordmusichall.com.
• Daryl Hall & John Oates, Train: 7 p.m. Friday, May 18, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. $24-$129. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.
• American English, Jack Byron: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, at 210, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. $10-$12. (847) 433-0304 or 210restaurant.com.
• Jason Aldean, Luke Combs, Lauren Alaina: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. $59-$460. tinleyparkamphitheatre.com.
• Hillbilly Rockstarz: 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $8-$10. (331) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com.
• In The Flesh (Pink Floyd Tribute), The Doors of Chicago: 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $8. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.
• Fools' Brew, Speaking With Ghosts, Leighton, Bury Your Past, Synovial: 8 p.m. Friday, May 18, at LiveWire Lounge, 3394 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 756-5363 or livewireloungechicago.com.
• Libido Funk Circus: 9 p.m. Friday, May 18, at EvenFlow Music & Spirits, 302 W. State St., Geneva. (331) 248-0269 or evenflowmusic.com.
• The Country Night & The Hair Band Night: 9 p.m. Friday, May 18, at Joe's Live & Bub City, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $5-$8. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
• My Metal Heart, After Forever: 10 p.m. Friday, May 18, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $7-$10. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• Mantis, Subject 31, Benzmixer, Gram Greene, GoodSex, Olivia Outrage, Tricky J, Severe: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Lakehurst Banquets, 300 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan. $20; $35 for VIP. (847) 440-3300 or cohoevents.com.
• 10,000 Maniacs: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Pfeiffer Concert Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $20-$40. (630) 637-SHOW or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu.
• The Powdered Toast Men: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Global Brew Tap House, 2100 Prairie St., St. Charles. (630) 549-0397 or globalbrew.com.
• The Beta Waves, LC/50, Fire Cat, Imbecile Missile: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Silvie's Lounge, 1902 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. $10. (773) 871-6239 or silvieslounge.com.
• Kevin Andrew Prchal, A Flor de Piel: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Uncommon Ground (Lakeview), 3800 N. Clark St., Chicago. $12. (773) 929-3680 or uncommonground.com.
• The Coldies, Loose Cannons, State and Madison, Hallowed Halls: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Cobra Lounge, 235 N. Ashland Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. (312) 226-6300 or cobralounge.com.
• The Caleb Miller Solo Project, Fabled Plans, Luke Schmitt and the Cold Cold Ones, Cat Dail: 8 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $5. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
• Counterpunch, Turnspit, Burn Rebuild: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at BrauerHouse, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• Wedding Banned: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $8-$10. (331) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com.
• Hairbanger's Ball: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $10-$13. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
• Headhunterz: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$23. (773) 570-4000 or concordmusichall.com.
• Tough Love and special guests - A benefit concert for Lurie Children's Hospital: 4 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at Joe's Live & Bub City, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $10. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
• Michael P. Smith, Bill Liggett, Larry Sell: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Grayslake Village Hall, 10 S. Seymour Ave., Grayslake. $13-$18. (847) 602-8882 or thelakecountyfolkclub.org.
• Todd Rundgren's Utopia: 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $45-$99.50. (312) 902-1500 or msg.com.
• U2 "eXPERIENCE + iNNOCENCE Tour": 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 22-23, at United Center, 1901 W. Madison, Chicago. $37-$325. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com.
• Ryan Cabrera, Joe Taylor Must Die, Rookie of the Year, City Under Siege, Mark Rose: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Bottom Lounge, 1375 W. Lake St., Chicago. $16. (312) 666-6775 or bottomlounge.com.
• Joey Bada$$, Boogie, Buddy, Chuck Strangers: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, at Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$125. (773) 570-4000 or concordmusichall.com.
• Ike Reilly, Half Gringa: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Old Town School of Folk Music, 4545 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $18-$20. (773) 728-6000 or oldtownschool.org.
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