Best bets: Get a jump on golf season, Curious George Live
Golfer getawayThe links may be layered with snow this time of year, but die-hard golfers can get an early start on the golfing season this weekend at The 3rd North Coast Golf Show at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Find out about the latest trends, products and more for $10; $9 for seniors; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 303-4100 or northcoastgolfshows.com. 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24Pal around with PosehnYou've seen comedian Brian Posehn on TV shows like "The Sarah Silverman Program," "Just Shoot Me" and "Seinfeld." Catch him live this weekend at the Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N. Broadway St., Chicago. $25. (773) 472-3492 or lakeshoretheater.com. 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, or Saturday, Jan. 23Due River NorthGet a dose of modern Windy City choreography when River North Chicago Dance Company performs today in the suburbs at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $15-$25. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22Divine DionneLongtime Grammy Award-winning pop singer Dionne Warwick performs her chart-topping hits like "Love this Way Again," "Walk on By," "That's What Friends are For" and more Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$79. (630) 587-8400 or thearcada.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23Drumming dayElgin Symphony Orchestra invites kids and families to take a musical journey to Mexico, Egypt, the Caribbean and other destinations Sunday via the interactive show "Around the World with Percussion." Come early for hands-on fun, then hear the full concert at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $15; $10 kids. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2 p.m. activities; 3:30 p.m. concert Sunday, Jan. 24Fishin' funThe new ownership for The 31st Annual America's Outdoor Show Chicago promises to return its focus to fishing and hunting this year at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $10; $5 kids. (847) 692-2222 or americasoutdoorshow.com. 2 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Jan. 27-29; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31Testosterone tutusThey're back! Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (aka "The Trocks") return to Chicago Wednesday to simultaneously honor and spoof classical ballet in drag at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $45-$75. (312) 334-7777 or HarrisTheaterChicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27Monkeying aroundFrom the pages of children's books to animated cartoons, the mischievous monkey Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat have won the hearts of generations of kids. See "Curious George Live!" next week on stage at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Tickets are $17-$40. (800) 745-3000 or searscentre.com. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28 and 29; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31Blanks' slateIf you're a fan of the hit TV sitcom "Scrubs," then you certainly know about the comedy a cappella troupe The Blanks. See them recreate their "Scrubs" routines and sing other TV theme songs at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $28-$35. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 28 and 29; 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30; 1 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31False13342000The 3rd North Coast Golf Show is at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. False