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Best bets: Karamazov bros., 'Stomp', Karen Mason

Giggle & juggleThe Flying Karamazov Brothers are back with their comedy and juggling show "4PLAY." See what odd things these brothers toss into the air this Sunday at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $15-$50. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25Bang it outThe international hit show "Stomp" returns to town with a few new percussive tricks and routines at the Bank of America Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. $17.50-$52.50 or broadwayinchicago.com. 8 p.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, April 27, 30 and May 1; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, April 28, 29 and May 2; 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 1 and 2Classy cabaretBroadway veteran and acclaimed cabaret star Karen Mason makes a return to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Hear Mason's amazing song stylings for $40-$45. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25Piano passionBritish pianist Tanya Bannister is the guest soloist when the New Philharmonic performs Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven's "Eroica" Symphony in the concert "Passionate Piano Strings." Kirk Muspratt conducts the weekend concerts at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $35; $33 seniors; $25 kids. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 23 and 24Indian crossoverSitar player and composer Anoushka Shankar has been carving an impressive career for herself outside of the shadow of her world-famous father, Ravi Shankar. Hear Anoushka perform a variety of musical styles on Saturday at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $32-$34. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24Le petit 'Cirque'Who says circus troupes have to be big? The nine-member ensemble Cirque Voila aims to wow with nifty acrobatics, juggling and more this Sunday at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $12-$32. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25Tres hombresLatin music super stars Alejandro Fernandez, Joan Sebastian and Marco Antonio Solis team up for a special concert tour called "Los Tres," which makes a weekend stop at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $69-$180. (800) 745-3000. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24, and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 25A cappella amor#233;Chicago A Cappella gets frisky this spring with the seasonally inspired concert "The Birds and the Bees" at two locations: Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville; Also at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. $28-$35; $22 seniors; $12 students. (773) 755-1628 or chicagoacappella.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 24 in Naperville; 4 p.m. Sunday, April 25 in Oak ParkBold balletThe Joffrey Ballet's "Eclectica" repertory program features a revival of Gerald Arpino's "Reflections" and two world premieres: Jessica Lang's "Crossed" and James Kudelka's "Pretty BALLET." Be among the first to see these dances at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. $25-$145. (800) 982-2787 or joffrey.org. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (plus Wednesday, April 28), 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Wednesday, April 28, through Sunday, May 9False20001600The Flying Karamazov Brothers bring their touring show "4PLAY" to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin. False

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