Things to do March 8-14: World of Wheels, the Eagles, St. Patrick’s Day Parades and more

Starts before Friday

Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, March 6-8; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Porchlight’s 29th season launches with a 90th-anniversary production of the Cole Porter classic. $20-$69. porchlightmusictheatre.org/Anything-Goes.

French magician Alexandra Duvivier: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 7-8, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. Award-winning Paris-based magician Alexandra Duvivier debuts her new full-length production, “Extraordinaire!” $35-$75. rhapsodytheater.com.

Cobrah’s “Succubus Tour”: 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 7-8, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $25-$35. thaliahallchicago.com.

Friday, March 8

World of Wheels: 3-10 p.m. Friday, March 8; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 9; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Custom car show with hot rods, customs, trucks and motorcycles. $27, $10 for kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and younger. autorama.com/attend/chicago.

Classical Blast in Kilts: 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Joliet Area Historical Museum, 204 N. Ottawa St., Joliet. Classical Blast performs traditional Irish and Scottish music; songs by contemporary Irish bands such as the Dropkick Murphys, The Cranberries and Snow Patrol; movie themes; and their versions of classic rock melded with Celtic and classical music. $15, $13 for museum members. jolietmuseum.org.

Crystal Gayle: 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Known for her country music with a pop spin and her hits “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue,” “Talking In Your Sleep” and more. $29.50-$30. desplainestheatre.com.

Shane Gillis Live: 7 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comic Shane Gillis performs. $43.50-$63.50. chicagotheatre.com.

The Eagles & Steely Dan, “Long Goodbye Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. After more than 50 years of touring, The Eagles are embarking on their final tour with special guest Steely Dan. Tickets start at $251. unitedcenter.com.

Third Annual International Women’s Day Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 611 Randolph St., Oak Park. The award-winning female roster showcases works of women in the arts, including songs of African-American composer Florence Price. Reception follows. $10-$55. bellissimaopera.com/iwd24.

Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble Presents “Meditations on Being”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 8-9, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Stories from and about the community told through dance, storytelling, poetry, music, video installations and art. Suggested donation: $10-$30. danztheatre.org.

Davy Knowles and JD Eicher: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20-$25. evanstonspace.com.

“HYPROV: Improv Under Hypnosis”: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Twenty random volunteers from the audience will be put under hypnosis by hypnotist Asad Mecci and whittled down until the five best are left by improviser Stephanie Courtney for an improv-comedy extravaganza. $45-$50. northcentralcollege.edu/show/artists/hyprov.

Marca MP “Brindo Tour 2023 “: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $39.50-$249.50. rosemont.com/theatre.

“The Next Cup of Tea”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 8-9 and 15-16, and Thursday, March 14, at Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St., Chicago. A solo dance theater performance by Anjal Chande that investigates how to make sense of the never-ending impulses that run through our hearts through improvisational dance and storytelling. $11-$33. steppenwolf.org.

Open Mic Showcase at Side Street Studio Arts: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Music, standup and spoken word, with performances by Justin Arceneaux, Kris Estacion with Matt Gilleran, Des Mulrooney, Luis Arevalo, Mike Chernoff and Sophie Eliopulos. $10. sidestreetstudioarts.org.

The Phil Collins Experience: 8 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Terry Adams Jr. brings the feel of Phil Collins, backed by a 12-piece band. $29-$49. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, March 9

Andy Head, Comedy Juggling Show: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. Juggling and comedy for all ages. Free. gpld.org.

Brunch with the Bunny: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Northbrook Leisure Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Brunch, crafts, activities and a visit from the Spring Bunny. $29-$35, free for kids younger than 2. Registration required. nbparks.org.

Naperville St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, in downtown Naperville. The parade route will extend across Aurora Avenue from Main Street down to Porter and finish at Naperville Central High School. Free. wsirish.org.

Schaumburg Home Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg. Exhibits and displays highlighting the latest home improvement products and services, including windows, siding and roofing, kitchens, baths, basements, additions and more. Free admission. schaumburghomeshow.com.

Shamrockin’ St. Charles: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. 8K and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk along the Fox River on the Fox River Trail. $60 for 8K, $10 for Family Fun Walk. stcstpatricksparade.com.

Surfin’ Local, LZACC Experience Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at May Whitney Elementary School, 100 Church St., Lake Zurich. Local performers, food and businesses, plus a police dog demonstration, Barbie's car, Touch-a-Truck, music, standup comedy and more. Free admission. lzacc.com.

Under the Big Top with Circus Boy: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. See Circus Boy attempt extraordinary feats. Free. glenviewpl.org.

Character Trail: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, in downtown Wheaton, 130 W. Liberty Drive. Follow a map and meet princesses, superheroes and cartoon characters in various stores throughout downtown Wheaton. Free. downtownwheaton.com.

St. Charles St. Pat’s Parade Watch Party: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Watch the parade and enjoy food at Rock ‘N Ravioli Restaurant. $50. arcadalive.com.

Downtown Oak Park’s Jazz Thaw: 1-10 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, in downtown Oak Park, 1010 Lake St. Free live jazz at venues in the Downtown Oak Park district. Free. For a schedule, see downtownoakpark.net.

St. Charles St. Patrick's Parade: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 9. The parade will travel down Main Street, starting at 6th Street and concluding at 4th Avenue in St. Charles, featuring floats, local marching bands, bagpipers, a variety of businesses and organizations and more. Free. stcstpatricksparade.com.

Greentown Follies: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Each production features a variety of different artists and themes. $35-$40. threebrotherstheatre.com.

Majestic Bruckner: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra and Apollo Chorus celebrate Anton Bruckner with soloists Michelle Areyzaga, Tetyana Vakhnovska, Martin Luther Clark and Bill McMurray. A preconcert lecture by Assistant Conductor Eli Chen starts at 2:45 p.m. Sunday. $35-$45. To purchase tickets for Saturday, visit ApolloChorus.org; for Sunday, visit elmhurstsymphony.org.

Rock the House: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Community House Winnetka, 620 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. A night of live music from Performance Chinos, Blue Sky Highway and Steely Dad. All proceeds benefit the Community House. $20 in advance, $25 the day of the event. wngchamber.com.

“From Broadway to Obscurity”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. A musical exploration about one man’s struggle to get to the top of his game, and then the struggle to find his place when the game has ended. $25-$50. woodstockil.gov/257/Opera-House.

The Magic of Bill Blagg: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Touring illusionist Bill Blagg's full-scale productions feature carefully crafted, unique stage sets, theatrical lighting and music. $28-$48. geneseetheatre.com.

Otoboke Beaver with Drinking Boys and Girls Choir: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Otoboke Beaver is a punk-rock-garage quartet from Kyoto, Japan. $30. thaliahallchicago.com.

CTFU Comedy Event: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at The Milan Banquet Hall, 651 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan. Comedian Grossmann, Coco Brown, My Cousin Tiera and Adina Howard will perform. $65-$125. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Kolton Moore & The Clever Few with Jordan Nix: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Country rock. $20. evanstonspace.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with The Celtniks: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Celtniks perform a St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with Emi Tanabe on fiddle. $19-$39. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, March 10

2024 Chicago Bass Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. An all-day experience put on for and by Chicago-area bassists of all ages, experience levels and backgrounds. Includes master classes, technique classes, bass ensemble, local vendors and more. $50-$75. mya.org/bassfest.

Terra nostra: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Elgin Community College, Building H, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Terra nostra, Latin for “our earth,” is the theme students will explore in a concert in which conductors challenge their students to explore the idea of how a human-built world relates to contemporary repertoire. $16-$27. eyso.org.

“Disney Princess: The Concert”: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tony-nominee Susan Egan, BroadwayWorld Award-winner Syndee Winters and West End star Hiba Elchikhe will be joined by Music Director Benjamin Rauhala and Bradley Gibson to sing favorite Disney princess, hero and villain songs and share behind-the-scenes stories. $37.50-$77.50. rosemont.com/theatre.

The Kilgubbin Brothers: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Traditional Irish music with Seán Cleland, master fiddle player and executive director of the Irish Music School of Chicago, and his multi-instrumental accompanists. Free. glenviewpl.org.

10th anniversary Concert for Peace: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview. Vocalist Jade Maze, organist Gary Wendt, saxophonist Kevin Kizer, violinists Katherine Hughes and Carol Kalvonjian, violist Ray Ostwald, cellist Jill Kaeding, pianist Kent Wehman, bassist Ken Haebich and drummer Neal Wehman perform songs about peace in a variety of styles, from traditional to contemporary. Post-concert reception to follow. Freewill donation. gccucc.org.

Music of Baker Memorial: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Baker Memorial United Methodist Church, 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles. A community concert featuring Baker Memorial’s music ensembles and soloists. Freewill offering for United Methodist Committee on Relief. bakermemorialchurch.org.

Music of the Baroque’s “The St. John Passion”: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, and 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Harris Theater, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. An intimate account of Christ’s betrayal, suffering and death. $35-$100. baroque.org.

Romantic Piano Quartet: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Chamber Music on the Fox performs. $20-$25. woodstockil.gov/257/Opera-House.

Sessions Jazz Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at McHenry County College, 8900 Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Pianist Al Skaronea returns with his sons and friends for an afternoon of jazz. Free. mchenry.edu.

“Art of Jazz” featuring guest artist Jeff Coffin: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The 47th Annual Art of Jazz Concert Series features globally celebrated saxophonist, composer and educator Jeff Coffin performing with the Monday Night Jazz Ensemble. $7-$8. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Music at the Fort Recital: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Midwest Young Artists Conservatory, 878 Lyster Road, Highwood. This recital features the winners of the Chicago National Chamber Music Competition. Cheese and wine will be served. $10. mya.org.

World Ballet Series “Swan Lake”: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. See the iconic ballet as a part of the World Ballet Series with a live score played by the Lake County Symphony Orchestra. $40-$95. geneseetheatre.com.

Bruce Hornsby and yMusic present BrhyM: 8 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The distinctive American songwriter, pianist and three-time Grammy Award-winner is joined by yMusic, the genre-leading contemporary classical ensemble, for a performance showcasing new collaborative compositions plus other favorites from Hornsby’s catalog. $59-$79. evanstonspace.com.

Haley Heynderickx & The Westerlies with Tim Baker: 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The Westerlies, a New York-based brass quartet, will be joining Heynderickx for a collaborative set, showcasing an original body of music that was developed together on an artist retreat in The Berkshires during the pandemic. $25. evanstonspace.com.

Monday, March 11

The Cellar Boys: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. This Chicago-based band specializes in jazz and the hot dance styles of the 1920s and 1930s. $12-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Tuesday, March 12

GreenMan Theatre Presents Irish Tales: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., Elmhurst. A collection of Irish stories and songs performed by the GreenMan Theatre storytellers. Registration required. Free. elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

Silent Film: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Watch the 1928 silent film “The Battle of the Sexes” with live accompaniment provided by organist Jay Warren. $10. arcadalive.com.

~Nois: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. ~Nois celebrates the release of their sophomore album, “Kinds of ~Nois,” a post-minimalist and experimental collection of new works by the international composer collective Kinds of Kings. $15. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, March 13

Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert: 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist Chicago, 55 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Pianist Jake Holtzman performs music by Mel Bonis, Franz Schubert and Enrique Granados. Free. classicalmusicchicago.org.

Henry Fogel Presents Yuri Tanaka: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Nineteenth Century Charitable Association, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Free. ncca.memberclicks.net.

St. Patrick’s Day Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at McHenry County College, 8900 Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. A musical trio will present a program of traditional Irish ballads, pub songs and Irish dance tunes. The McNulty Irish Dancers will perform traditional Irish dances. Free. mchenry.edu.

The Sea The Sea and Elijah Berlow: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Nashville-based indie folk-pop duo The Sea The Sea perform with Chicago-based songwriter and multi-instrumentalist folk musician Elijah Berlow. $15-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Ilana Glazer Live: 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. The co-creator and co-star of “Broad City” will perform. $39-$79. msg.com.

Thursday, March 14

Shen Yun: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14; 7 p.m. Friday, March 15; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Take a journey through China’s 5,000 years of culture through classical Chinese dance, live orchestral music, authentic costumes and patented interactive backdrops. $80-$180. rosemont.com/theatre.

Music on Tap at Alter Brewing Co.: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Alter Brewing Company, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 213, Downers Grove. Local performers in a variety of musical genres. Free. fb.me/e/3zWlWAIkc.

Ministry and Gary Numan: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Ministry and Gary Numan will perform. $56.75. livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAFdJnA/byline-bank-aragon-ballroom-events.

Matt Fraser: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Psychic medium and the star of the E! series “Meet the Frasers” will perform. $45-$75. geneseetheatre.com.

Tinsley Ellis: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Atlanta-based guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Tinsley Ellis will celebrate the release of his first solo acoustic album, “Naked Truth,” with a live solo acoustic performance. $17-$35. evanstonspace.com.

Worldscapes: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The Naperville Winds takes a journey through the Aegean Sea and other locations via musical shapes and contours. With guest ensemble the Warren Township High School Concert Band I. $10-$15. thenapervillewinds.org.

On stage

Marriott Theatre’s “James and the Giant Peach”: 10 a.m. various dates through March 20 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Roald Dahl’s beloved story is brought to musical life. $15.75. marriotttheatre.com.

“In the Heights”: 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays through March 17 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The musical explores three days in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood. Tickets start at $60. marriotttheatre.com.

“Billy Elliot”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through March 24 at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The music of Elton John brings to life the story of an 11-year-old English boy who stumbles on a ballet class during his weekly boxing lesson. $28-$79. paramountaurora.com.

“Mrs. Doubtfire”: 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, March 5-7; 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9; and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. A musical comedy based on the film. $26-$86. broadwayinchicago.com/shows/mrs-doubtfire.

“The Band’s Visit”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, through March 24 (no 6 p.m. performance March 10) at Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. An intimate show about a stranded Egyptian police band in a remote Israeli town. Tickets start at $40. writerstheatre.org.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays, March 7-31, at the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A group of unique and dedicated students compete for the spelling bee championship that celebrates the pursuit of the ultimate prize while finding the joy of being oneself. $39-$84. northshorecenter.org.

“Silent Sky”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 17 at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. The story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, which explores a woman’s place in society during a time of immense scientific discoveries, when women’s ideas were dismissed until men claimed credit for them. $40-$45. citadeltheatre.org.

Chicago Tap Theatre’s Liaison, an International Exploration of Dance: 7 p.m. Friday, March 8; 7 p.m. Saturday, March 9; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Three critically acclaimed dance companies from Europe and the United States join forces to explore the sounds of tap dancing. $25-$145. chicagotaptheatre.com.

“Topdog/Underdog”: 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through March 31 at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. A darkly comic fable of brotherly love and family identity, about Lincoln and Booth, two brothers whose names were given to them as a joke, foretelling a lifetime of sibling rivalry and resentment. $25 previews and Mondays, $45 Fridays through Sundays. invictustheatreco.com/topdog.

“The Smuggler”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays through March 16 at Edgewater’s Berger Park, 6205 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago. The Chicago premiere of this solo performance thriller in rhyme. $15-$25. jackalopetheatre.org/the-smuggler.

“Two Hours in a Bar”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, March 8 through April 21, at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. A double bill of one-acts: “Waiting for Tina Meyer” and “Text Me.” $34; students and seniors $29; military $12. citylit.org.

“The Waltz of the Toreadors”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 8-17, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 8th Floor, 164 Division St., Elgin. The Independent Players present Jean Anouilh’s “The Waltz of the Toreadors.” $20, $15 for senior citizens and students. independentplayers.org.

“Deathtrap”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 8-24, at Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville. The story of the world-famous thriller playwright who is suffering from a chronic case of writer’s block when one of his former students shows up at his doorstep with what might be the next Broadway hit. $35-$40. BrightSideTheatre.com.

“Native Gardens”: 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays through March 16 at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in this comedy by Karen Zacarias. $27.65-$39.50. Rauecenter.org.

“Easter Bunny Bingo: Jesus, Resurrection & Peeps”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 30 at the Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. An Easter-themed interactive comedy play written by Vicki Quade, co-creator of the hit comedy “Late Nite Catechism.” $35. greenhousetheater.org.

“My Fair Lady”: 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, March 12 and 14; 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13; 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St. Chicago. The story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” $23-$86. broadwayinchicago.com.

“Finding Nemo Jr. “: 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 14-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Stage musical based on the beloved Pixar film. $12 for kids 2-12, $18 for ages 13 and older. parkfun.com/event/finding-nemo-jr.

Blue Man Group: Various times and dates at the Briar Street Theatre, 3133 N. Halsted St., Chicago. The iconic performance art group featuring percussion and other types of music and art. Recommended for kids 3 and older. $49-$69. blueman.com/chicago.

Ongoing

“Downton Abbey — The Exhibition”: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through March 31 at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. See never-before-seen elements from the show, including original costumes, production-used props and exclusive footage from “Downton Abbey.” $27-$64. downtonexhibition.com.