Plan ahead: Lewis Black rants in Elgin; Steve Martin & Martin Short head to Waukegan
Anger/laughter
Fans of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" won't want to miss comedian Lewis Black and his "The Joke's on Us Tour" on Thursday, March 21, at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $57-$67. For mature audiences. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21
'Holdin' Heaven'
Country star Tracy Byrd ("Keeper of the Stars," "Watermelon Crawl") performs in concert on Saturday, April 27, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Dos 'Amigos'
"Steve Martin and Martin Short: Now You See Them, Soon You Won't" features the longtime friends and film co-stars ("Three Amigos," "Father of the Bride") performing together on Friday, May 24, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $95-$175. (847) 263-6300 or visit geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 24