Weekend picks: Jackie Evancho's 'The Debut' tour stops at Genesee Theatre

Musicals mix

Classical crossover singer Jackie Evancho sings songs from contemporary Hollywood and Broadway musicals for her new album tour "The Debut" at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$65. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6

Sweet treats

Keep the kiddos busy Saturday morning with a hands-on Spring Cupcakes cooking class at Maggiano's Schaumburg. Kids will learn baking techniques from the chef from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6. The class, which includes a breakfast buffet and nonalcoholic beverages, is $25 for kids 5-12 and $15 for adults (who are required to stay during the class). Reservations are required; sign up at eventbrite.com/. Can't make it Saturday? Maggiano's is hosting a Sundae Cupcakes cooking class from 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 7. Each child will receive a recipe card, apron, chef hat to decorate and breakfast buffet. It's $25 for kids 5-12 and $15 for adults. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com/. Maggiano's is at 1901 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg, (847) 240-1600 or maggianos.com/.

Prime primates

Bring the family to learn about primates and the challenges they face in today's world at the "Ape Awareness Weekend" event at Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. $21.95; $15.95 kids 3-11 and seniors; $14-$20 parking. (708) 688-8000 or czs.org/events. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7

Pork-a-palooza

It's bacon time! As in Baconfest Chicago, which returns this weekend to the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago. Billed as a bacon wonderland, Chicago and suburban chefs will be handing out bacon snacks while mixologists and brewers will be serving up bacon-inspired cocktails, beer and wine. Try bacon bites from suburban restaurants such as BBQ'd Productions (Lake Zurich, Third Lake), Bull Dog Ale House, El Tapeo (Oak Brook), The Heritage (Forest Park), McWethy's Sports Bar (Bolingbrook), Michael Jordan's Restaurant (Oak Brook), Murray Bros. Caddyshack (Rosemont), Pinstripes, Rack House Kitchen & Tavern (Arlington Heights), Tap House Grill, Vie (Western Springs) and more. Plus, artisan bacon-makers and entrepreneurs will be selling a variety of bacon products. General admission tickets, which cost $85, include a three-hour unlimited tasting session and seven drink tickets good for beer, wine and cocktails. Bacon-only tickets cost $60. VIP tickets ($160) allow one hour early entry. Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to noon VIP and noon to 3 p.m. general admission and 6 to 7 p.m. VIP and 7 to 10 p.m. general admission. Baconfest Chicago will donate a portion of proceeds to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The UIC Dorin Forum is at 725 W. Roosevelt, Chicago, baconfest chicago.com/.

Face the music

Thirty years after he fled Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge's slaughter of more than 1.5 million people, a father returns to search for his wayward daughter in "Cambodian Rock Band," Lauren Yee's tale of race, human rights and refugees. Marti Lyons directs Victory Gardens Theater's production of this combination comedy, drama and rock concert presented in a co-production with Pennsylvania's City Theatre Company and Massachusetts' Merrimack Repertory Theatre. Previews at 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, and through Thursday, April 11, at 2433 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. The show opens April 12. $25-$65. (773) 871-3000 or victorygardens.org.

The Lettermen's classics

Today I learned that one of my favorite classics, "The Way You Look Tonight," was originally written by The Lettermen, a pop vocal trio that bounded to fame in the '60s with tight harmony structures and follow-up hits "When I Fall in Love," "Can't Take My Eyes Off You," "Put Your Head on My Shoulder," as well as others. The band's current incarnation brings its enduring classics to Arlington Heights for two performances at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $40-$45. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

Local laughs

Morton Grove native Jeff Garlin ("The Goldbergs," "Curb Your Enthusiasm") returns to do a series of standup shows this weekend at two Zanies locations: Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484, $30 plus a two-item purchase; also at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027, sold out, but call for potential turnbacks. zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Rosemont and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in Chicago

Refashioned refuse

Gordon Salon is the main sponsor for the sixth annual "Catwalk for Water." It's a fashion show featuring recycled materials to benefit the Alliance for the Great Lakes at the Fields BMW Northfield, 700 W. Frontage Road, Northfield. $20-$100 (includes hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, a raffle, a silent auction and more). (847) 266-7777 or gordonsalon.com. 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 6

Texan Tejano

Fans of American Tejano music won't want to miss the Texas band Intocable in concert at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $49-$129; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6

Agatha Christie spoof

Steel Beam Theatre stages Tom Stoppard's farcical whodunit "The Real Inspector Hound." Anne Slivinski directs the comedy about British theater critics Moon and Birdboot, who insert themselves into the manor house mystery they've been sent to review. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, and through April 28 at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $22-$28. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com.

Prehistoric puppetry

Kids can go back in time and under the sea with "Erth's Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure." Get a puppetry-filled lesson in paleontology at the College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $42; $41 seniors; $12-$15 kids. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7

Concert highlights

Mr. Dave, Justin Roberts & the Not Ready for Naptime Players: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $16, 11 months and younger free. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

The Lettermen: 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $40-$45. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

No Limits Music Fest featuring Bronte Fall, Natalie, Simpleton & Cityfolk: 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $30; proceeds benefit OTR, an Illinois organization dedicated to providing independent living solutions for residents with physical disabilities. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Planet Axe Tour with Brandon Gibbs, Ryan Roxie, Joel Kosche: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $15-$18. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.

Intocable: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $49-$129; $15-$25 parking. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com.

Jackie Evancho: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $35-$65. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com.

Mulligan Stew: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Peggy Kinnane's, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$59. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Too White Crew: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. $10. (331) 777-4712 or ticketweb.com.

Back Country Roads: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Old Towne, 40W290 Lafox Road, St. Charles. (630) 513-4240 or otpwasco.com.

The Cactus Blossoms, Jack Klatt: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $15-$18. (773) 525-2501 or lh-st.com.

DJ NoDJ: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Tonic Room, 2447 N. Halsted St., Chicago. $12. (773) 248-8400 or tonicroom.ticketfly.com.

Blac Rabbit, Thee Casual Hex, Dogs at Large, Horace Greene: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $12-$15. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

Little Anthony and the Imperials: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.

Makari, Artica, Westmore, Common Threads, Far Under: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Wire, 6815 W. Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $10-$12. (708) 669-9473 or wireismusic.com.

The Unlikely Candidates, The Brevet, Laik: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Schubas Tavern, 3159 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. $15. (773) 525-2508 or lh-st.com.

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