Plan ahead: Audra McDonald performs in River Forest
'Locomotion' men
Hear the song hits of Carole King ("I Feel the Earth Move," "You've Got A Friend") reinterpreted by a male ensemble when "Carole's Kings" plays Friday, March 13, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1201 Main St., Batavia. $31-$41. (630) 937-8930 or bataviafineartscentre.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13
Broadway royalty
Five-time Tony Award-winner Audra McDonald ("Ragtime," "Porgy and Bess") performs for the 40th Annual Trustee Benefit Concert + Gala in support of scholarships at Dominican University. The concert is Saturday, March 14, in Lund Auditorium, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. $48-$88. (708) 524-6284 or dom.edu/Benefit. 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14
Inked art
Find out about the latest trends in body adornment at the Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention from Friday through Sunday, March 20-22, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $20 single-day pass; $40 three-day pass. (847) 692-2220 or rosemont.com or villainarts.com. 2 to 11:59 p.m. Friday, March 20; 11 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 22