Northwest suburban arts & entertainment

Includes plays, films, festivals, art exhibits and receptions, concerts, dance shows and more. Deadline is two weeks before event.

Jan. 3American Jewish Artists Club exhibition: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3, Herb Aigner Gallery of Schaumburg Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Last day of the members annual Award Art Exhibition. Features work of varied content and personal style, including painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography and printmaking. Visit prairiecenter.org.Jan. 4Anime Club: 4-5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 6-12 can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 5"Awakening of the Self": 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mondays-Fridays and 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, through Saturday, Jan. 23, Bartlett Village Hall, 228 S. Main St., second floor gallery. Pravin Krishna Goswami is featured in a one-man show of pencil and oil paintings ranging from images of the Hindu deities of Krishna and Ganesha to symbolic Tantric abstracts. An artists reception is being held from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 at the village hall. (630) 372-4152 or artsinbartlett@comcast.net.Jan. 6The Johnny Gabor Band: 7:30-11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, The Best Garden Cafe, 1090 S. Milwaukee Ave. Wheeling. Jazz, blues, big band, Latin, country, more.Jan. 7Midwest Comedy Showcase: 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Penny Road Pub, 545 S. Penny Road, South Barrington. $6. For a lineup of featured comedians, visit midwestcomedyshowcase.com or call Matt, (8165) 762-9749.Classical Violin and Piano Concert: 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Oliver Colbentson will perform classical music with accompaniment by Jimin Yun. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 8Time Travelers Theatre Ensemble: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, March 5, April 2 and May 21, Schaumburg Tennis Plus, 1416 N. Payne Road, Schaumburg. Comedy in the form of scripted and improvisational skits, songs and games with audience participation. Show rated PG-13. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com. "Put the Nuns in Charge": 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Sister takes on the Golden Rule, the seven deadly sins, current events and the flaws of the audience members. Benefits the retirement funds of sisters nationwide. $30. (847) 577-2121 or MetropolisArts.com.Jan. 9Enchanted Kingdom Puppet Show: 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A variety of characters from various fairy tales will appear. For ages 4-12. Tickets given out 30 minutes before program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Jan. 10Winter Concert: 3-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Traditional and contemporary koto music performed by the Spring Valley Koto Ensemble. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.Jan. 12Des Plaines Art Guild: Meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Artists, mural painter John Hennessy shares his fun, funky style that echoes 80s colors and comic book lines. Guests welcome. $3. Refreshments served.Jan. 132010 Chicago Boat, RV Outdoors Show: 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday Jan. 14 and Friday, Jan. 15; 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16; and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, McCormik Place North Building, 2301 N. Lake Shore Drive. $10 adults; $4 children 13-15; Free for children 12 years and under. E-ticket family promotion: Buy three tickets online and received the fourth ticket free. Senior Day: Jan. 13 and 14 only, all seniors 65 and older, received a $2 discount on admission. ChicagoBoatShow.com.Jan. 24Ballet Folklorico Mexico: 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24, Cutting Hall, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Spectacular dances and brilliant costumes highlight this professional touring dance company that highlights the enactment of ancient rituals. Folklore from regions of Vera Cruz to Tamaulipas, including traditions of the Aztecs are exhibited and explained through dances and music. $15; $13 children and seniors. For tickets, (847) 202-5222 or platineparks.org/box office.Feb 3ECC Coffee house: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, March 3 and April 7, Student Resource Center Alumni Room at ECC, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Creative writers share their work with others. For information, Rachael, (847) 214-7578.March 13Folk/Jazz Collision: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Room A238 in Building A, on Harper's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. Rick Neeley and Ken Spurr combine talents and trios for an evening of music. Part of the college's "Made in America" concert series. $19 admission; discounts for students and seniors. (847) 925-6100; harpercollege.edu/box office. Advance ticket purchases recommended.April 10Chicago Jazz Party: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 10, Room A238 in Building A on Harper's main campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road in Palatine. The Don Stiernberg Trio incorporates swing, bebop and Latin tunes. Part of the college's "Made in America" concert series. $19 general admission; discounts for students and seniors. (847) 925-6100; harpercollege.edu/box office. Advance ticket purchases recommended.OngoingOpera in Focus: 4 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Choreographed rod puppets perform to the music of operas. $12 adults; $11 seniors; $7 children under age 12. Visit operainfocus.com. (847) 818-3220."Out of Order": Thursday, Jan. 14-Saturday, Feb. 20, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Secrets, affairs and a dead body. $35-$43. For performance times and ticket information, (847) 577-5982, ext. 221 or MetropolisArts.com. "My Fair Lady": Runs through Feb. 14, Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Runs through Feb. 14. For performance schedule, tickets or information call (847) 634-0200 or visit MarriottTheatre.com.