Weekend picks: Monster Jam, 'Spring Awakening' and more
Big wheels
See big trucks such as the Dragon, the Brodozer and more do amazing stunts at the Monster Jam this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15-$65; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Sail away
See more than 200 new and used sailing vessels at the Northern Illinois Boat Show starting Thursday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $8; $6 seniors and veterans; free admission for kids 12 and younger. (847) 680-7200 or illinoisboatshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Sweet tapping
The Forest Preserve District of Kane County teaches visitors about the time-honored tradition of maple tapping with Maple Sugaring Days this weekend at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Free admission. (630) 444-3190 or kaneforest.com. Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Chicago Northwest Restaurant Week
Diners have a few days left - until Sunday, March 3 - to get in on some of the deals and special menus on tap during this restaurant week. Choose from a variety of participating Northwest Suburban restaurants; for details, see chicagonorthwest.com/restaurant-week/.
Lake County Restaurant Week
Running through Sunday, March 10, diners have 10 days to take advantage of prix fixe menus, deals and more at 68 Lake County restaurants for lunch and/or dinner. For details, see visitlakecounty.org/restaurantweek.
String serenade
Guitarist Jason Vieaux joins with guest conductor Teddy Abrams for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concerts "Guitar Serenade" this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$75; $10 youth tickets. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Sci-fi tuner
Audrey II returns courtesy of Mercury Theater Chicago's revival of Howard Ashman and Alan Menken's "Little Shop of Horrors." The pop musical-dramedy centers on flower shop employee Seymour Krelborn who gets more than he bargained for after he cultivates a mysterious, carnivorous plant, which he names Audrey II in honor of his beloved co-worker, who is stuck in an abusive relationship. Executive director L. Walter Stearns directs. Eugene Dizon serves as music director. Previews at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3; with additional previews through March 9 at 3745 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. The show opens March 10. $35-$65. (773) 325-1700 or mercurytheaterchicago.com.
Jewish film fest
The 6th annual Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend at theaters in Deer Park, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie and Chicago. For exact locations, prices and a full schedule, call (844) 452-2244 or visit jccfilmfest.org. Various times through Sunday, March 17
Cuban collaboration
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago teams up with Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company for a world-premiere piece in addition to repertory staples this weekend at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $29-$140. (800) 982-2787 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3
Theatre Nebula's 'Awakening'
Theatre Nebula presents a limited revival of the Tony Award-winning "Spring Awakening" by pop singer/composer Duncan Sheik and writer/lyricist Steven Sater. The rock musical is based on Frank Wedekind's 1891 play about teenagers' growing self-awareness and sexual coming-of-age. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Steel Beam veteran Kevin Wiczer directs the production, which contains mature subject matter, sexual situations and strong language. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3; and continuing Fridays through Sundays through March 24 at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. $12-$20 in advance; $14-$22 at the door. (847) 359-9378 or theatrenebula.org.
Concert highlights
Chicago Grandstand Big Band, Woodridge Friends of Jazz: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10; $5 for children 17 and younger. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Nothing More "The Truth Tour" with Of Mice and Men, Palisades: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. $30-$35. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Heather Lynne Horton: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. No cover before 9 p.m.; $10 after 9 p.m. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
No Object, Forest Green, Overgrow, Pelafina: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at GMan Tavern, 3740 N. Clark St., Chicago. $10. (773) 549-2050 or gmantavern.com.
Goodfella, Dead Rest, Invictus: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Subterranean, 2011 W. North Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 278-6600 or subt.net.
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