Things to do March 15-21: The Ides of March, St. Patrick’s Day, Warrant and more

Starts before Friday

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 more. $80-$180. rosemont.com/theatre.

Shuffled with Andi Gladwin: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 24 at the Rhapsody Theater, 1328 W. Morse Ave., Chicago. Renowned British magician Andi Gladwin presents his first solo production, a fusion of storytelling and technology. Gladwin encourages audience members to bring their own decks of cards for his sleight-of-hand mastery. $45-$75. rhapsodytheater.com.

“The Next Cup of Tea”: 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 14-16, 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.

Friday, March 15

The Chicago Sports Spectacular: 3:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 15; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Scheduled guests include Sugar Ray Leonard, Brandi Chastain, Mike Tyson, Sammy Sosa, Ric Flair and more. $15 per day, $10 for kids 6-10, free for kids 5 and younger; $49 for a three-day pass. chicagosportsspectacular.com.

The Black Creativity Experience, Art. Music. Party: 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Explore the museum after hours and celebrate Chicago-area artists across the African diaspora, including various forms of art, from performance to music to dance. Activities include a Women’s History Month Step Show from Divine 9 Sororities, a chance to meet artists from the Juried Art Exhibition, live music from Vibe Music Live, live painting from Brionna Sorret Games and art activities. Cocktails and food for purchase. For ages 21 and older. $35, $30 for members. msichicago.org.

St. Paddy's Bar Crawl: 6-10 p.m. Friday, March 15, starting at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Includes festive food and drink specials at participating bars. The fee — $10 in advance, $15 the day of — includes two tickets to Zanies Comedy Club and a shamrock swag item. Register at ParkwayBankPark.com.

Felon: An American Washi Tale: 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. A solo performance by Reginald Dwayne Betts that explores the experiences, memories and consequences of incarceration through poetry, storytelling and the art of Japanese papermaking. Betts will be joined in a post-show discussion by Damon Williams and Daniel Kisslinger of AirGo. $5-$15. logancenter.uchicago.edu.

The Ides of March with Jim Peterik 60th Anniversary Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Chicago’s legendary rock band celebrates its 60th anniversary on the actual Ides of March with a unique performance backed by a full orchestra. $39-$199. norrisculturalarts.com.

Joffrey Academy’s Winning Works: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, 220 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago. The Joffrey Academy of Dance presents five world premieres for the 14th annual Winning Works Choreographic Competition. $30. joffrey.org.

Rossini’s “L’Italiana in Algeri”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Central United Methodist Church, 8237 Kenton Ave., Skokie. One of Rossini’s great comedies in a fully staged production directed by Vernon Hartman of the Metropolitan Opera with piano accompaniment and English supertitles. $30. chicagoconcertopera.com/events.

Zakir Hussain: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. A unique trio is comprised of tabla (hand drums), sarangi (bowed stringed instrument) and bansuri (bamboo flute). $55-$80. prairiecenter.org.

1964: The Tribute: 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Re-creates the magic of Beatlemania during the Fab Four’s touring years, 1963-1966. $35. geneseetheatre.com.

Jukebox the Ghost: 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Lincoln Hall, 2424 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. The piano-rock trio will perform. Doors open at 7 p.m. $30. lh-st.com.

KK’s Priest: 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Guitarist and songwriter K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest, performs with special guests LA Guns and Burning Witches. $69-$89. arcadalive.com.

Rodrigo Amarante: 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Rodrigo Amarante will present his second solo album, “Drama.” $20. evanstonspace.com.

ShamROCK the Fox 2024: Friday through Sunday, March 15-17, at Miller Point Park, 1202 Riverside Drive, McHenry. Features the Fox River dyed emerald green by Blarney Island starting at 10 a.m. Saturday; a parade at noon Saturday; live music all three days; market from 4-8 p.m. Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; fireworks on Sunday and more. Free admission for most activities. For a full schedule, visit naturallymchenrycounty.com.

Saturday, March 16

St. Paddy’s Celebration: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Buffalo Creek Brewing, 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. Events include Indaba USA from 9 a.m. to noon, the McNulty Irish Dancers at 1 p.m., Chicago Culinary Kitchen food truck from 4-7 p.m. and Pint of Music with DAMJAX from 6-9 p.m. Free admission. buffalocreekbrewing.com.

Funny Bunny Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Pat Shephard Center, 421 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Egg hunt and pictures with the Bunny. $8-$10. parkfun.com.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny: 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Food, photos and a treat for each child. $39.75 for 12 and older, $29.75 for kids 1-11. arcadalive.com

PAW Patrol Live “The Great Pirate Adventure”: 10:30 a.m. and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Ryder will need all paws on deck as he and the PAW Patrol discover a secret treasure map while on a mission to rescue Cap’n Turbot from a mysterious cavern. $45-$149. chicagotheatre.com.

Palatine St. Patrick's Day Parade: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16, in downtown Palatine. Steps off at the corner of Wood and Oak streets, then heads west and ends at Durty Nellie’s where the Epic After Party will kick off at noon. Free. durtystpats.com.

Shamrock Beer Run & BrewFest Chicago: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at Busse Woods, Grove 28, Rolling Meadows. Fee includes a pint of beer before or after the 5K, a magnetic bottle-opening finisher’s medal, a short-sleeve performance tech shirt and a plastic pilsner souvenir cup. Start times are available from 1-2 p.m. No one under 21 admitted. $45; Brewfest only: $15. indyrunners.org.

Lake Villa St. Patrick's Day Parade: Noon Saturday, March 16, in downtown Lake Villa. The community is invited to bring nonperishable food items for the Lake Villa Township Caboose float. Cash donations will also be accepted. Free. lake-villa.org.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of The Beatles and More for Kids: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. A family concert series that allows kids to move, play and sing while listening to works from the classic-rock canon. $15. evanstonspace.com.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Arts & Entertainment District, 2001 Belvedere Road, Waukegan. Monthly celebration of arts including art exhibits, musicians and performances in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall. Free admission. artwauk.com.

Bachelors of Broadway: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building H, Elgin. A three-man act featuring symphonic arrangements of songs from modern and classic musicals starring New York City’s top theatrical talent. $42. eccartscenter.org.

Barn Dance: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Main Beach Pavilion, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Crystal Lake. Two hours of country music and dance lessons, including line dances sprinkled throughout the event. Wear smooth-soled shoes and comfortable clothes. Water and refreshments provided. $20-$25 (includes two drink tickets). crystallakeparks.org.

Mindi Abair & Jim Peterik: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Two-time Grammy Award nominee Mindi Abair joins Grammy Award winner Jim Peterik on stage for a special evening of cool jazz. $30-$65. geneseetheatre.com.

Boy Band Review: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. $25-$50. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Chicago Sinfonietta presents “Echo”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Features the Chicago premiere of Florence Price’s Concert Overture No. 2 and Samuel Barber’s Violin Concerto performed by Amaryn Olmeda in her Chicago debut. Tickets start at $25. auditoriumtheatre.org.

R&B Music Experience Chicago: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Ashanti, Monica, Tamar Braxton, SILK, Danny Boy and 702 will perform. $79-$275. wintrustarena.com.

Ravinia Jazz Mentors: Tribute to Wayne Shorter: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Eight Chicago jazz artists led by saxophonist Pat Mallinger present a concert tribute to visionary jazz composer and saxophonist Wayne Shorter. $20. ravinia.org.

U2 Hype: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Gorton Center, John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. U2 tribute band performs. A pre-party starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Solarium and outside under the porte-cochere featuring Lake Bluff Brewery and Mamma Mia Pizza. $15-$32 in advance, prices increase at the door. gortoncenter.org.

Irish Heartbeat: A Tribute to Van Morrison: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Singer/harp player Derrick Procell and a 10-piece band will perform a concert spanning the musical genres of Van Morrison’s 55-year career. $30-$40. Rauecenter.org.

Talib Kweli: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Center Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie. Hip-hop. $46-$66. northshorecenter.org.

Warrant: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Pop-metal. $39-$99. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, March 17

2024 Chicago Viola Festival: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Violists of all ages and experience levels will have the opportunity to play in master classes, perform in technique classes, play in a viola ensemble, try out instruments from local vendors and celebrate all things viola. A T-shirt and lunch is included. $50-$75. mya.org/violafest.

Fox Valley Sensory Friendly Bunny Event: 9-10:30 a.m. Sunday, March 17, at Fox Valley, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora. Children with special needs and their families can visit and have a private photo session with the Easter Bunny before the shopping center opens. shopfoxvalleymall.com.

Hawthorn Sensory-Friendly Bunny event: 9 a.m. Sunday, March 17, at Hawthorn, 122 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills. Children with special needs and their families can visit and have a private photo session with the Easter Bunny before the shopping center opens. Reservations required. visithawthorn.com/events.

Torneo de G-Fes: 1-9 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Features La Fiera de Ojinaga, Los Pescadores, Banda Roja and more. $70, free for kids younger than 10. lcfairgrounds.com.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with One of the Girls: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Irish folk band. $12-$22. evanstonspace.com.

“Arianna” Flute and Harp Music: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Poplar Creek Public Library, 1405 S. Park Ave., Streamwood. Classical and popular music from flutist Carlyn Lloyd and harpist Julie Spring. Free. Registration is recommended. pclib.org.

“Classical Masters”: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. The Fox Valley Orchestra and Orchestra Chorus perform Johann Albrechtsberger’s “Te Deum,” Schubert’s “Mass in G Major” and Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter.” $12-$20 in advance, prices increase at the door. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

“Concerto!”: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra members selected by a panel of judges perform concerto movements, accompanied by the orchestra, with Director Kevan Kosobayashi. $10-$15. prairiecenter.org.

“American Tapestry”: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Lincolnwood Community Center, 6900 N. Lincoln, Lincolnwood. The Lincolnwood Chamber Orchestra performs a free concert featuring the music of Copland, Gershwin, Foote, Griffes and others conducted by Philip Simmons. americanmusicfestivals.org.

Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. The band performs under the direction of Dr. Al Legutki. $8-$10. dpparks.org.

DuPage Symphony Orchestra “Springtime Celebrations” March Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The DSO’s 2024 Young Artists Auditions winner, plus Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Russian Easter Overture,” Strauss’ “Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks” and Herbert’s “Irish Rhapsody” to celebrate the cultural holidays of spring. $15-$43. dupagesymphony.org.

Organ Concert Series: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Madonna Della Strada Chapel, 6453 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago. Showcases Chicago organist David Boeckh. Free. luc.universitytickets.com.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto Finalists Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at St. Paul’s UCC Church, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Featuring finalists from the 11th annual SBC Voice Competition. $8-$25. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

Legends Stage: Ricky Warwick: 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Singer/songwriter/guitarist Ricky Warwick will perform. $35. arcadalive.com.

Cyrille Aimee: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Jazz, pop and Caribbean music. $20. evanstonspace.com.

Semyon Slepakov’s “North America Tour 2024”: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Comedy and music. $79-$179. northshorecenter.org.

Monday, March 18

“Something Wonderful” Heidi Kettenring in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Heidi Kettenring will perform pop hits and musical theater favorites like “People,” “Close To You,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “So Long, Dearie” and “You’ve Got A Friend” accompanied by a band. $60. marriotttheatre.com.

Fruition’s “Hard To Make Money Tour”: 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Fruition will perform with Willy Tea Taylor. $20. evanstonspace.com.

Sofiane Pamart: 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Classical. $30. thaliahallchicago.com.

Westlife’s “The Hits Tour — A St. Patrick’s Day Special”: 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $39.50-$129.50. chicagotheatre.com.

Tuesday, March 19

Daniel de Visé “The Blues Brothers”: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the American Writers Museum, 180 N. Michigan Ave., 2nd Floor, Chicago. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Daniel de Visé discusses his new book, “The Blues Brothers: An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic.” $8-$10. americanwritersmuseum.org.

Olivia Rodrigo “GUTS world tour”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. With Chappell Roan. $20-$195.50. unitedcenter.com.

Dave Specter: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $15-$25. evanstonspace.com.

Donna Missal with Banoffee: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Songwriter and singer Donna Missal will perform with Banoffee. $22-$270. thaliahallchicago.com.

Wednesday, March 20

Dame Myra Hess Concert: 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Seventeenth Church of Christ Scientist Chicago, 55 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Pianist Ilya Shmukler will perform music by Beethoven, Debussy and Stravinsky. Free. classicalmusicchicago.org.

Black Violin: The Experience Tour: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet. Black Violin merges string arrangements with modern beats and vocals. $34-$54. rialtosquare.com.

Voivod and Prong: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $35. thaliahallchicago.com.

AdeptiCon: Wednesday through Sunday, March 20-24, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Over 675 events, including board games, hobby seminars, miniature games, role-playing games, team trivia, social gatherings and more than 115 vendors. Exhibitor Hall hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Free for spectators; registration to play is closed. adepticon.org.

Thursday, March 21

Weed Ladies Spring Preview Sale: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 21-22, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free admission. NaperSettlement.org.

Underwater Eggstravaganza: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at The Water Works, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Look for eggs in the leisure pool. Registration required. $15-$20. parkfun.com.

WNDR After Dark: Women’s History Month: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at WNDR Museum, 1130 W. Monroe St., Chicago. A celebration of empowerment and creativity featuring DJ music, drinks from Catena Wines and BroVo Spirits, samples from Funeral Potatoes and a temporary tattoo station. Tickets start at $38. wndrmuseum.com.

Music on Tap at Alter Brewing Co.: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Alter Brewing Company, 2300 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 213, Downers Grove. Local musicians perform in a variety of musical genres. Free. fb.me/e/3zWlWAIkc.

Derrick Procell: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Singer-songwriter Derrick Procell, the Raue’s 2023-24 season artist in residence, performs. $25. rauecenter.org.

Andrea von Kampen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Singer-songwriter Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling. $12-$20. evanstonspace.com.

Mitch Rowland: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. $25-$35. thaliahallchicago.com.

Don Omar’s “Back to Reggaeton Tour”: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 21, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59-$179. rosemont.com/allstate.

On stage

Marriott Theatre’s “James and the Giant Peach”: 10 a.m. various dates through March 30 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. Wednesday, March 13; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14; 8 p.m. Friday, March 15; 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 16; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, 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.

“My Fair Lady”: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13; 7 p.m. Thursday, March 14; 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.

“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.

“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 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 Penelopiad”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 31, plus 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. An unexpected remix of Homer’s The Odyssey, as told by Margaret Atwood, author of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” $50-$300. goodmantheatre.org.

“Native Gardens”: 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14; 8 p.m. Friday, March 15; and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, 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.

“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.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays and 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays through March 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. Thursday through Saturday, March 14-16, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. The story of 19th-century astronomer Henrietta Leavitt that 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.

“The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Playhouse 38 Theatre, 321 Stevens St., Suite P, Geneva. A crew of wacky performers weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s comedies, histories and tragedies in one sitting. $15 in advance, $20 the day-of. genevaparks.org.

“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.

“Nunsense, A Musical Comedy”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, March 15-30, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A spoof about the misadventures of five nuns trying to manage a fundraiser. $15-$25. threebrotherstheatre.com.

“The Smuggler”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, 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 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. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 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 through March 24 at the 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.

“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.

“Skunk and Badger”: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through April 7 at Lifeline Theatre, 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago. The world premiere production of a play based on the book by Amy Timberlake and illustrated by Jon Klassen that navigates the rocky road of two very different roommates. $20. lifelinetheatre.com.

“Mean Girls, Jr. Edition”: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville. A condensed, author-approved version of the Broadway musical based on the 2004 film. Audio-described performance at 2 p.m. Saturday preceded by a Touch Tour at 1 p.m. Admission to this performance is free for visually impaired patrons and their parties with code AUDIO. $15-$20. BrightSideTheatre.com.

“Love Song”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Fridays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, March 21-31, at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. The Remy Bumppo Theatre Company presents a quick-witted, off-kilter romantic comedy by John Kolvenbach. $10-$52. remybumppo.org.

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.