Plan ahead: William Shatner beams into Rosemont; Jim Brickman in Batavia
Piano player
Composer and pianist Jim Brickman and his "Share the Love Tour" arrives on Friday, Feb. 8, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $35-$57. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8
Jazz dance
The New York-based Elisa Monte Dance Company tours with a jazz-inspired program called "Elisa Monte Dance Does Brubeck" on Saturday, Feb. 16, at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $31-$36. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16
Trek classic
William Shatner, famed for playing Capt. James T. Kirk, will make a live appearance following a screening of "Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan" on Friday, March 8, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $47.75-$67.75; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8