Weekend picks: Jerry Seinfeld, Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention
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Consider yourself lucky if you have a ticket to see comedian Jerry Seinfeld perform two standup shows on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $49-$150 (sold out, though individual tickets may be available through resale sites). (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Celtic celebration
Northwest Celtic Fest celebrates Irish, Welsh and Scottish traditions with live entertainment, Celtic food, whiskey/scotch tasting, kids' games and activities, Irish dancing demonstrations, rugby demonstrations and more at the Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Admission is free to this family-friendly event. (847) 781-2610 or facebook.com/nwcelticfest. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Fan central
Gawk at costumed fans and the select visiting stars of horror, sci-fi and other series at the returning Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) this weekend at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $30-$40 single-day admission; $5 children admission; $75 three-day pass. (312) 791-7000 or c2e2.com. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Flower power
The Weed Ladies gardening group holds its annual spring and summer floral sale at the historic Daniels House at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. The sale features seasonal arrangements with silk and dried florals. Members of the Weed Ladies grow flowers and green accents in the garden next to the Daniels House; these plants are dried and used for arrangements. Free. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Personalized ink
See plenty of elaborate examples of body art at the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20 single-day entry; $40 three-day pass. (847) 692-2220 or villainarts.com. 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, March 19; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Rolling down the rails
The Lake County Model Railroad Club showcases an HO scale permanent operating model railroad at its Spring Open House at 107 S. Main St. (rear entrance), Wauconda. The layout focuses on a theme of railroading in the 1950s through '70s and uses the latest digital technology. Free admission. Bring a nonperishable item for donation to the Wauconda Food Pantry to receive a raffle ticket for a door prize. lcmrr.org. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20
'Images of Ireland'
Keep in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day by going to see the “Images of Ireland” art exhibition, featuring works by Irish artist Lisa Callaghan, who was born in Ireland and immigrated to Chicago in 2014. Her paintings, on display at Swell Gallery, 123 W. Main St., West Dundee, showcase rural and urban environments. Free. swellgallery.com or facebook.com/swellgallery.il. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays, March 19 and 26
Chicagoland Family Pet Expo
Visit with dogs, cats, snakes, parrots and many other creatures at the 24th Annual Chicagoland Family Pet Expo at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. See performances by the K9 Crew Trick Dog Thrill Show, Sailor the Poodle and more. Plus, don't miss the entertainment, demonstrations, pet products, hundreds of animal-rescue groups, “wiener dog” races and other events. $10 for adults (get $1 off at petchicago.com); $5 for kids (3-12); parking is $7 (cash only). Guests are asked to leave their own pets at home. petchicago.com. 1 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 18; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 19; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Dance language
Thodos Dance Chicago revives Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos' historical dance piece “A Light in the Dark, The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan” on Saturday at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $40-$45. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Blue collar pride
Ron White, a charter member of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, goes solo with his own standup show on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $43-$53; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Symphonic Scandinavia
Vladimir Kulenovic conducts music of the Danish composer Carl Nielsen and Finnish composer Jean Sibelius with the Lake Forest Symphony this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $35-$47. (847) 543-2300 or lakeforestsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Modern movement
Alejandro Cerrudo's “The Impossible,” Gustavo Ramirez Sansano's “I am Mister B” and a world premiere by Lucas Crandall are all on the bill for the Spring Series of concerts by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $30-$99. (312) 334-7777 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19; and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
His backpack's got jets
In addition to his extensive work on Comedy Central's Adult Swim animation block in the 2000s, Libertyville-born rapper mc chris has spent nearly two decades channeling his inner nerdcore. His hip-hop celebrates the magic of superheroes and wizards and “Star Wars” (“Fett's Vette” still induces a laugh), bringing the genre to a new audience and vice versa. Catch him as he makes a tour stop at the Cubby Bear, 1059 W. Addison, Chicago, along with comedian Nathan Anderson. $16-$18. (773) 327-1662 or cubbybear.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Folksy Freakwater
Harmony is the name of the game for Freakwater, the Kentucky-born folk band (although it's hard to pin them to just that genre) fronted by Catherine Ann Irwin and Chicago's Janet Beveridge Bean. Over three decades, these two have mastered the vocal dance; they skillfully complement one another while creating haunting tension. Backed by a supporting crew of talented musicians led by longtime collaborator and bass player David Wayne Gay, Freakwater recently published “Scheherazade,” its first new music in more than 10 years. Celebrate the release, along with Jaye Jayle and Morgan Greer's Drunken Prayer, Saturday, March 19, at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia, Chicago. $20. (773) 227-4433 or hideoutchicago.com. 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Count your change
The Lake County Coin Club brings its annual Les Hannula Memorial Coin Show to Warren Township High School, 500 North O'Plaine Road (use the school's north entrance), Gurnee. The show features a variety of coins and jewelry, along with displays of club members' coin collections, items from dealers and a raffle for coins. Free. lakecountycoinclub-il.com. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
On track
Get a glimpse at all kinds of miniature trains and landscapes at the Lake County Model Railroad Club Open House today at 107 S. Main St., Wauconda. No admission charge. lcmrr.org. 11 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Summer memories
Get a look at suburban summer fun through the ages in the Smithsonian traveling exhibit “Patios, Pools & the Invention of the American Backyard” starting this weekend at the Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. No admission charge. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday to Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; through Sunday, May 29
Have a blast!
Kids: Get your Nerf Blasters ready for the Nerf Blaster tournament at the First Congregational Church of Des Plaines, 766 Graceland Ave., Des Plaines. Bring your own Nerf Blasters; mandatory eye protection and foam darts will be provided. A spaghetti dinner follows the tournament. Reservations required by Saturday, March 19. Admission to the tournament is free; donations are welcome for the dinner. For information and registration, email sue.almerigi@fccdp.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Symphonic season
Cellist Nathan Mo joins with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for the concert “Celebrate the Season” which includes Respighi's “Church Windows” and Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5 today at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $14.50-$37.50. (630) 637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org. 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Real Rob
There's one last chance to catch comedian Rob Schneider (“Real Rob,” “Encino Man”) performing standup tonight at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33-$38 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Musical duo
Folk and gospel artists and storytellers Kim Harris and Reggie Harris perform in a Lake County Folk Club-sponsored concert at Fatman Bowl, 13860 Rockland Road, Green Oaks. $10-$15. Call (847) 602-8882 for reservations. thelakecountyfolkclub.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Upcoming concerts
Wheaton College Men's Glee Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Wheaton College's Pierce Memorial Chapel, at corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Club presents its spring concert. Tickets available only at the door; $10 for general admission; $5 for seniors older than 60; free to all students and Wheaton ID holders. (630) 752-5099 or wheaton.edu.
Pink Floyd Night With In The Flesh!: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 27 Live, 1012-1014 Church St., Evanston, The Midwest's #1 Pink Floyd returns to Chicago's North Shore at last! Elaborate staging, costumes, and lighting bring the band's classics to life in a one-of-a kind theatrical feast for the senses. $12. (855) 927-5483 or visit 27live.com.
Cowboy Jukebox: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Ballydoyle's, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove. Country rock. (630) 969-0600 or ballydoylepub.com.
Hidden Hospitals, Navaeh, Pillars, Gunner's Daughter: 9 p.m. Saturday, March 19, The Burlington, 3425 W. Fullerton Ave., Chicago. (773) 384-3243 or theburlingtonbar.com.
Afterlife, featuring Kings Of Class, GoodSex, Richie Olivo, Snowmass and Dangerwayne: 10 p.m. Saturday, March 19, Annex Nightclub, 1958 W. North Ave., Chicago. House, dance. $5; free before 11 p.m. (773) 278-4646 or annexnightclub.com.
Shamrock Ragsters: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Marchtin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Quartet performs Irish and Celtic tunes, along with bluegrass, Dixieland jazz and old time blues. Refreshments served. Free. For tickets, visit the library's welcome desk, call (847) 259-6050, or go to rmlib.org.
DuPage Symphony Orchestra with “Celebrate the Season” concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave, Naperville, Classical works by Respighi, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. $12-$35. 630-637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org.
Lutenist Nigel North: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. Concert is part of the Early Music Series at the Byron Colby Barn, featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods. Admission is $20 for adults. Tickets only available at the door (via cash or check. No credit cards). Youth under age 16 are free. Visit libertyprairie.org/earlymusic.
Brian Fallon & The Crowes, Austin Plaine: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $25-$60. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Kane Brown: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20, Joe's Live Rosemont, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. Country. $12. For ages 21 and older. Visit joesliverosemont.com.
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