54 Hours
Margaret Cho in "The Sensuous Woman"
when: 7 p.m. today
where: Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., Chicago, (773) 472-3492
cost: $40
details The acclaimed comedian brings her burlesque variety show filled with sketch and stand-up comedy and dancing
Disney's "High School Musical"
when: 8 p.m. today
where: Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, (847) 577-2121
cost: $22-$42
details An adaptation of Disney's made-for-TV movie about a basketball jock and a brainy girl who both long for theater and music
Steven Curtis Chapman, Sanctus Real, Bethany Dillon
when: 8 p.m. today
where: Life Changers International Church, 2500 Beverly Road, Hoffman Estates, (800) 965-9324
cost: $24.50-$29.50
details Christian pop/rock
Friday Night Ballroom Dancing
when: 8 p.m. today
where: Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines, (847) 825-2901 or (847) 825-6637
cost: $25 per couple
details Ballroom dancing program with live music from 8 to 10:30 p.m. today
Tommy Davidson
when: 10:15 p.m. today
where: The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, in Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg, (847) 240-2001
cost: $22
details Comedy
The Home Improvement Showcase
when: 10 a.m. Saturday
where: Libertyville Sports Complex, routes 45 and 137, Libertyville, (630) 953-2500
cost: Free admission
details Hundreds of exhibits with ideas to remodel, repair and improve a home; with cooking demos, drawing and quote services (bring your plans and drawings). 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Italian Style 2007
when: 10 a.m. Saturday
where: Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, (312) 595-7437
cost: Free admission
details A festival in celebration of Italian excellence; features automobile exhibits, fashion shows, concerts, food and wine-tasting in the Crystal Gardens. 2 to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
"Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo"
when: 11:30 a.m. Saturday
where: Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont, (312) 559-1212
cost: $12-$65
details An ice-skating adaptation of the hit 2003 Disney/Pixar animated feature of a clownfish and his loopy friend who try to rescue his kidnapped son
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
when: 1 p.m. Saturday
where: Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 587-8521
cost: $10
details Steel Beam Children's Theatre presents a musical adaptation of the Grimm Brothers' classic fairy tale
Opera in Focus
when: 1:30 p.m. Saturday
where: Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows, (847) 818-3220
cost: $7-$12
details Rod puppets choreographed to recorded opera and musical theater selections; new scenes include "The Wizard of Oz," "West Side Story" and "The Sound of Music"
"Hogwash, An Improvised Tall Tale"
when: 2 p.m. Saturday
where: Bailiwick Repertory, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, (773) 883-1090
cost: $10-$15
details An improvised fairy tale drawn from children's suggestions in the audience
"Grease"
when: 3 p.m. Saturday
where: Live Bait Theater, 3914 N. Clark St., Chicago, (847) 372-7798
cost: $12-$17
details ArtReach Educational Theatre & Spotlite Theatrix Production Company presents the hit 1972 Broadway musical that shows how a new girl in town gets in with the popular crowd in the 1950s
"The Producers"
when: 5 p.m. Saturday
where: Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-0200
cost: $45
details The first post-Broadway professional production of Mel Brooks' 2001 Tony Award-winning musical comedy; a crooked Broadway producer and a meek accountant try to make a fortune by producing the worst Broadway musical in history
Starter Kit, American Taxi, Counterpunch, The Sophomore Year
when: 5:30 p.m. Saturday
where: Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, (866) 468-3401
cost: $8-$10
details Emo/pop rock/punk
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl
when: 7 p.m. Saturday
where: Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, (630) 896-6666
cost: $15-$22
details Nationally recognized dance troupe from Aurora features choreography and authentic outfits from Mexico
Celebration 2007
when: 7 p.m. Saturday
where: Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, (847) 895-3600
cost: $50
details Live music by local acts, food from area restaurants, silent auction and door prizes; proceeds benefit the Prairie Center for the Arts
"Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
when: 7:30 p.m. Saturday
where: Noble Horse Theatre, 1410 N. Orleans St., Chicago, (312) 266-7878
cost: $18-$42
details The Headless Horseman gallops after Ichabod Crane in this horse revue, based upon the Washington Irving folk legend
George Lopez, Bryan Kellen
when: 8 p.m. Saturday
where: Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont, (312) 559-1212
cost: $57.50-$65
details Comedy
"But Not for Me"
when: 8 p.m. Saturday
where: Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines, (847) 427-1727
cost: $8-$10
details The Prospect Players present Tom Lolakos' play about a college professor who has given up on love, only to find it again in an unexpected place with complications
Mike Toomey
when: 9:30 p.m. Saturday
where: Zanies, 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, (847) 549-6030
cost: $22
details Comedy; a two-item food/beverage minimum is required
Crash
when: 10 p.m. Saturday
where: Cubby Bear North, 21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, (847) 541-4700
cost: $5
details Pop/Rock
Kumail Nanjiani and Mike Sheehan
when: 10:30 p.m. Saturday
where: The Edge Comedy Club, at the Chicago Center for the Performing Arts, 777 N. Green St., Chicago, (312) 733-6000
cost: $8-$10
details Comedy
Toy Con Show & Sale
when: 8:30 a.m. Sunday
where: Bridgeview Community Center, 7900 S. Oketo Ave., Chicago, (708) 363-3612
cost: $3
details More than 60 dealers offer action figures, superhero toys and dolls, Hot Wheels, Pez, TV- and sci-fi-related toys; free for ages 10 and younger. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday
Arts and Crafts Festival
when: 10 a.m. Sunday
where: Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, (847) 925-6000
cost: $3
details Features 200 indoor booths by exhibitors from seven states; children younger than 12 admitted free. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday
"Asian Celebration"
when: 11 a.m. Sunday
where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle, (630) 968-0074
cost: $4-$9 arboretum admission
details Event explores how Asian cultures, through the centuries, have used trees and wood to flourish. Features traditional music, dancing, storytelling, martial arts and tree walks. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
49th annual Hinsdale Antiques Show and Sale
when: 11 a.m. Sunday
where: Community House, 415 W. 8th St., Hinsdale, (630) 323-7500
cost: $10
details Dealers display unique items from around the world. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. today and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Second Annual Car Show
when: Noon Sunday
where: Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire, (847) 634-3650
cost: Free
details Local cars in three divisions (sports, muscle and classic), entertainment, bike safety and helmet checks, children's activities and food. Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday
"How I Became a Pirate"
when: 1 p.m. Sunday
where: Apollo Theatre, 2540 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, (773) 935-6100
cost: $12-$15
details Emerald City Theatre Company presents the world premiere musical adaptation of the best-selling children's book about a boy who becomes a pirate
"Deciphering the Dead Sea Scrolls" film
when: 2 p.m. Sunday
where: Oriental Institute Museum at University of Chicago, 1155 E. 58th St., Chicago, (773) 702-9507
cost: Free
details Film explores the discovery and heated disputes surrounding the authorship and interpretation of the Dead Sea Scrolls, with commentary by scholars from around the world
Chicago Grandstand Big Band
when: 6 p.m. Sunday
where: FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn, (708) 788-2118
cost: $8
details Jazz/big band/cabaret
Diavolo
when: 7 p.m. Sunday
where: McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, (630) 942-4000
cost: $34-$44
details A 10-member dance company performs gravity-defying dance pieces