Sunday picks: 'RAIN' concert revue pays tribute to the Beatles
Fab re-creations
The 2010 Broadway concert revue "RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles" returns to celebrate all things "Fab Four" at the Oriental Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $32-$72. (800) 775-2000 or broadwayinchicago.com. 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Royalty- and superheroes-free
Kids 12 and younger who come dressed in a superhero or princess costume get free admission to the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo, on Sunday, April 2. Besides touring the museum's collection of cars, visitors can meet costumed characters from Costumers with a Cause, a volunteer organization that works with children's charities. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Note: Most of the Costumers with a Cause characters will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Play time
Families can have lots of fun meeting costumed characters, going on rides, petting animals and more at the 2017 Kids Expo. See more than 100 exhibitors this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $9; $6 kids 12 and younger. (847) 303-4100 or chicagolandkidsexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Laugh it up with Improv Festival
"Saturday Night Live" alum Rachel Dratch, Dan Harmon, creator of the TV show "Community," and Scott Adsit from "30 Rock" and "Big Hero 6" are part of a lineup of more than 145 improv groups for the 20th annual Chicago Improv Festival runs through April 2 in Chicago. Shows will be held at Stage 773, Athenaeum Theatre, The Annoyance Theatre and Second City's e.t.c. Theater. Tickets run from $5-$35; see chicagoimprovfestival.org for full schedule.
Step to it
"Riverdance," the international blockbuster Celtic music and dance revue, returns along the banks of the Fox River as part of the group's ongoing 20th Anniversary World Tour this weekend at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $40-$60. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2
'Shine' on classic
Pianist Natasha Paremski tackles Rachmaninoff's challenging Piano Concert No. 3 (featured in the film "Shine") in performances with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65; $10 students. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Songs of spring
The Mt. Prospect Community Band performs songs from World War 1 and tunes about spring and love during its Centennial Spring Concert at Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect. Advance tickets cost $7; $9 at the door. (847) 640-1000 or mppd.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Funk masters
The Commodores ("Brick House," "Three Times a Lady") share a concert bill with The NuBlu Band featuring Carlise Guy tonight at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Mirthful McDonald
Hear jokes on topics like marriage and more when comedian Heather McDonald returns for a series of standup shows and a podcast taping this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase; $48 VIP meet and greet on Sunday. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. "Juicy Scoop" podcast show at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Comedy by Crystal
Catch up with actor and comedian Billy Crystal as he reflects on his showbiz career in a new touring show. Also on the bill is special guest Bonnie Hunt. Crystal performs at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$150. (312) 462-6300 or thechicagotheatre.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2
Horse power
Marvel at the strength and daring of horses and their trainers when the touring troupe Cavalia brings the big-tent spectacle "Odysseo" to the Soldier Field South Lot, 1410 Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. $34.50-$269.50; $19.50-$214.50 kids; $29.50-$269.50 seniors. (866) 999-8111 or cavalia.com/chicago. 23 performances between Saturday, April 1, through Sunday, April 23
Upcoming concerts
NIU Steel Pan Studio: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Dellora A Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Concert includes music from a variety of genres, all performed on custom-made steel pan instruments. $10-$15. eventful.com.
Mt. Prospect Community Band: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Trinity United Methodist Church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mt. Prospect. Concert features tunes from World War I and songs about spring and love. Advance tickets cost $7; $9 at the door. (847) 640-1000 or mppd.org. 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2.
The Regrettes, Active Bird Community: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $10-$12. Punk. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.
Crystal Fighters, Machineheart: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, Concord Music Hall, 2047 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $20-$22. (773) 570-4000 or concordmusichall.com.
Bob Moses - 101.1 WKQX No-Dough Show: 6 p.m. (doors, show at 8 p.m.) Monday, April 3, BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Free, but tickets are first come, first served. (331) 777-4712 or basecamppub.com.
Biffy Clyro, O'Brother: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Rock. $24. (312) 923-2000 or houseofblues.com.
Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra with "All That Jazz" concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31 St., Oak Brook. $7-$25. (630) 941-0202 or elmhurstsymphony.org.
Dan Baird & Homemade Sin, The Belvederes: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 6, FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. Rock. $15. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.