Best bets: Monster Jam returns to Rosemont's Allstate Arena

Posted February 27, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

The Dragon is one of the featured vehicles in the Monster Jam, which returns to the Allstate Arena in Rosemont. Courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Big wheels

See big trucks such as the Dragon, the Brodozer and more do amazing stunts at the Monster Jam this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $15-$65; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 1; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3; 7 p.m. Monday, March 4

Jewish film fest

The 6th annual Jewish Film Festival kicks off this weekend at theaters in Deer Park, Evanston, Glenview, Skokie and Chicago. For exact locations, prices and a full schedule, call (844) 452-2244 or visit jccfilmfest.org. Various times between Friday, March 1, to Sunday, March 17

The Golden Dragon Acrobats perform at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2.

Balancing acts

Marvel at traditional Chinese acrobatics, dance and costumes when the Golden Dragon Acrobats perform on Saturday at the College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $31-$36. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcilinois.edu. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 2

Baroque opera

Handel's 1735 opera "Ariodante" makes its Lyric Opera of Chicago debut this weekend for six performances only at the Civic Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. $49-$279. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2; 7 p.m. Friday, Monday and Thursday, March 8, 11 and 14; 2 p.m. Tuesday and Sunday, March 5 and 17

Robyn Mineko Williams' 2017 piece "Cloudline" is featured in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's collaborative performance with Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University in Chicago. Courtesy of Todd Rosenberg Photography

Cuban collaboration

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago teams up with Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company for a world-premiere piece in addition to repertory staples this weekend at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $29-$140. (800) 982-2787 or hubbardstreetdance.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2; 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3

String serenade

Guitarist Jason Vieaux joins with guest conductor Teddy Abrams for the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concerts "Guitar Serenade" this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$75; $10 youth tickets. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 3

Flying history

Author William Hazelgrove delves into the history of flying with his presentation "Wright Brothers, Wrong Story: How Wilbur Wright Solved the Problem of Manned Flight" on Saturday at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. $8; $5 admission for students ages 18 and under. (630) 469-1867 or gehs.org. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2

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