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Rock n' overalls

Kids and parents can rock out when Playhouse Disney celebrity band Imagination Movers brings its “In a Big Warehouse” Tour this Saturday to the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $13-$43. (800) 745-3000. 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26

Floral fashionistas

Haute couture and horticulture combine in the “FLEUROTICA” fashion show, which features designer outfits made out of flowers and plants tonight at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. $175 (includes fashion show, drinks and hors d'oeuvres). (773) 638-1766 or fleurotica.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25

Fatel & funny

If you love comedian Mitch Fatel from his many media appearances on Comedy Central and Sirius Satellite Radio (among others), then you won't want to miss him live this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19-$22. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 25; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 26; 7 p.m. Sunday, March 27

Jazz dancing

Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago presents the world premiere of Del Dominguez's ballroom-inspired dance “Sabroso” alongside repertory favorites for its spring program at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $15-$60. (312) 334-7777 or giordanodance.org. Noon and 8 p.m. Friday, March 25; 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26

Cosby show

Comedian and TV legend Bill Cosby has entertained generations of fans in shows ranging from “I Spy” to “Fat Albert” to “The Cosby Show.” Catch Cosby live tonight at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $37.50-$47.50 (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 25

‘Star Trek' time

“Star Trek Live” bills itself as an “interactive spectacle that is out of this world.” So explore deep space via this hit TV sci-fi franchise at one of two Saturday shows at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $6-$12. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26

Danny boys

Continue your March celebrations of St. Patrick's Day by catching a concert featuring Irish, folk and pop songs sung by The Celtic Tenors this Saturday at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $30.50. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.org. 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26

He's instrumental

Fans of the internationally famed musician Yanni won't want to miss his easy-listening instrumental sound when he performs favorites and selections from his latest album, “Truth of Touch,” this Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $55-$125. (888) 732-7784 or searscentre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26

Fair objects

Chicago's 1933 and '34 “Century of Progress” World's Fair may be the focus of the 17th annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show, but you can expect to see memorabilia from all kinds of World's Fairs this Sunday at Elk Grove Holiday Inn, 1000 Busse Road, Elk Grove Village. $5-$6 admission; $20 early admission. (708) 442-7907. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27

Yanni performs music from his latest album "Truth of Touch" at the Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates.
The floral and plant fashion show "FLEUROTICA" returns to the Garden Park Conservatory in Chicago.
Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago performs at Millennium ParkÂ’s Harris Theater for Music and Dance in Chicago. Cheryl Mann Photography
Comedian Mitch Fatel performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg.
Matthew Gilsenan, Daryl Simpson and James Nelson comprise The Celtic Tenors, who will perform at the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Saturday, March 26.
The 17th Annual World's Fair Memorabilia Show in Elk Grove Village focuses on the 1933-34 "Century of Progress" Chicago World's Fair.