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5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Whether or not you have big plans for Easter, there's plenty of time this weekend to catch a concert or a show. Here are five ideas in the suburbs. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

'Fooling Buddha'

See First Folio Theatre's world premiere of "Fooling Buddha," a one-man show about a young boy who battles the neighborhood bully with magic and misdirection, created by and starring actor/magician David Kovac. It's at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $29-$39. The theater is offering a special two-for-one ticket promotion on Easter Sunday with the code "Easter." (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 26 and 26, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27.

Bobcat Goldthwait at Comedy Shrine

Catch actor, director and comedian Bobcat Goldthwait ("Police Academy 2," "Shakes the Clown") in three standup shows this weekend at the Comedy Shrine, 4034 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora. $25 plus a two-beverage purchase. (630) 585-0300 or comedyshrine.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 25; 8 and 10 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

'Peppa Pig Live!'

Bring your preschool-age kids or grandkids to see "Peppa Pig Live!" in a stage adaptation of the hit Nick Jr. cable TV series on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $23-$41; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

Uli Jon Roth at Arcada Theatre

Hear Uli Jon Roth, the famed German guitarist of metal band Scorpion, in concert with guests on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

'The Piano Men'

Enjoy a tribute to famous rock pianists such as Elton John and Billy Joel when Jim Witter's "The Piano Men" plays College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $30-$35; $29-$34 seniors; $15 students. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu/tickets. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26.

David Kovac stars in First Folio Theatre's premiere of "Fooling Buddha."
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