Out on the town April 14-May 31: Peking Acrobats, concerts, festivals, performances and more

Sunday, April 14

Kane County Doll Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Doll show featuring antique, vintage and collectibles. Early bird entry at 8 a.m. for $15. Regular entry $6. kanecountydollshow.com.

EYSO Chamber Music Institute spring concerts: 12:45, 2 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at ECC Spartan Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Free. eyso.org.

“Guys and Dolls”: 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays through June 9, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award nominee Dan Knechtges and featuring Frank Loesser songs including “Luck Be a Lady” and “Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat,” this Damon Runyon story is brimming with wit and charm. drurylanetheatre.com.

“Urinetown”: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. A musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics and musical theater. Register at aurora.edu.

Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Music & More in the Gallery hosts contemporary folk music artists Cindy Kallet (singer, guitarist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist) and Grey Larsen (singer and Irish flute and tin whistle). $20. norrisculturalarts.com.

Elsinore’s production of “Mary Stuart”: 3 p.m. Sundays and 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 28 at The Theater at Side Street Studio Arts, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scots, was executed by the order of her cousin Elizabeth, Queen of England. The two queens never met in person, but Friedrich Schiller’s 1800 play envisioned what would happen had they met and clashed face to face. $18-$22. our.show/marystuart.

Music of the Baroque — “Birds, Frogs, Crickets & Dogs”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer and the Music of the Baroque Orchestra embark on a musical exploration of the animal kingdom with works by Vivaldi, Telemann and Haydn. $35-$100. Discounts available for seniors and students. baroque.org.

Red Hot Chilli Pipers’ “Global Celtic Rock Spectacular”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The internationally renowned ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards and drummers performs. $39-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

“Requiem” by Bob Chilcott: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Ave., Wilmette. Soloists, choir, instrumentalists and organ perform “Requiem.” Free and open to the public. trinitywilmette.com.

Winds Off the Lake Concert: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at McHenry County College’s Luecht Auditorium, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. This woodwind quintet performs a variety of repertoire from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Free. mchenry.edu.

Rossini’s “Petite Messe Solennelle”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The Elgin Master Chorale performs this celebratory work for choir, two pianos and harmonium. $26-$31. eccartscenter.org.

Bluegrass Sundays “Fireside”: 4-7 p.m. Sundays, April 14-28, at Sidecar Supper Club & Beer Garden, 12 N. River St., Batavia. Bluegrass and folk musicians perform around the fireplace. Free. sidecarsupperclub.com.

The Peking Acrobats: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and display their technical prowess at trick-cycling, tumbling, juggling and gymnastics. $40-$46. prairiecenter.org.

“The Story of Hansel and Gretel Musical”: 4-6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Krug Community Circle, 1400 S., Wolf Road, Suite 100, Wheeling. A musical adaptation from the stories of the Brothers Grimm and Adelheid Humperdinck Wette. Advance tickets recommended. $15-$25. zaruivardanean.com.

“The Sixties Show — Bell Bottom Bash”: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Former band members of The Who, Bob Dylan and NBC TV’s Saturday Night Live band perform a show that includes time-travel special effects, narration, ’60s audio and newsreel footage and a light show. $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

Eric Eaton comedy and magic: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Zanies Rosemont, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, and Monday and Tuesday, April 15-16, at Zanies Chicago, 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago. The star of the series “Masters of Illusion” performs. $25. rosemont.zanies.com and chicago.zanies.com.

John Heffron: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Standup John Heffron shares an array of relatable experiences from childhood through life as a married father. For 18 and older. $24. improv.com.

“Wake Up, Mrs. Moore”: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14; 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through April 27; and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 21 and 28, at Elgin Art Showcase, 8th floor, 164 Division St., Elgin. The Iambe Theatre ensemble puts on Julie Marie Myatt’s play about a young feminist who wakes up from a coma after 40 years and learns what has changed in America. $22. iambetheatreensemble.com.

Theatre 121’s “Steel Magnolias”: 2 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through April 28 at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Set in the early 1980s, Robert Harling’s play recounts the real life story of a woman (based on Harling’s sister) who is a Type 1 diabetic and risks everything. $10-$26. woodstockoperahouse.com.

“Brooklyn Laundry”: Runs various dates and times through May 12 at North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Fran is chronically single, has piles of bills and finds Owen obnoxious. Owen has a bad back, runs a laundry and thinks Fran is gloomy. And then he asks her out. After years of putting the rest of her family first, Fran is ready to make the leap toward her own romantic dreams. Little does she know that even bigger challenges are headed her way. $49-$67. northlight.org.

Tuesday, April 16

Canaan Cox’s “Lost and Found Tour”: 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Artist, actor and dancer Cox performs a fusion of contemporary country, pop, and rhythm and blues. $15. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, April 17

Life Rhythms Community Drum Circle: 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. TAC’s community drum circle led by Noah Plotkin. Bring your own drum as there will be limited drums available to borrow. $20. theartcenterhp.org.

Joshua Redman: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Jazz. $45-$85. northshorecenter.org.

Sue Foley with Nikki O’Neill: 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Lead guitarist, singer and songwriter Sue Foley performs Texas blues. $20-$40. evanstonspace.com.

Thursday, April 18

NIASHF — A Night At The Fights: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Watch 10 rounds of live boxing with entertainment by The Jersey Girls. Food and drinks for purchase. $29-$99. desplainestheatre.com.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 18-28, at Stage Coach Players, 126 S. Fifth St., DeKalb. Stage adaptation of Ken Kesey’s celebrated novel explores the brutality of life in a mental institution with humor and candor. $18-$20. stagecoachplayers.com.

Suzanne Vega: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Vega will be joined on stage by her longtime guitarist, Gerry Leonard, performing a career-spanning show. $65-$165. prairiecenter.org

The Ultimate Doors tribute to Jim Morrison & The Doors: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $19-$39. arcadalive.com.

Ruen Brothers: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Alternative music. $12-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Friday, April 19

Fox Valley Arts Hall of Fame gala banquet: 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Villa Olivia, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Inductees are Elgin Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Isabella Lippi and broadcasters Jerry Rose and Tom Skilling. Drummer Bobby Rosengarden is being honored posthumously. $75. For tickets, see FoxValleyArtsHallofFame.org.

“Love the ’80s & ’90s Tour”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $39- $200. rosemont.com/theatre.

Tony Rock: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Comedy. 18 and over. $33-$44. improv.com/chicago.

25th Anniversary Fear No Art Festival: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Performances from emerging choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors, photographers, artists, graphic designers and poets. $5-$12. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

“The 39 Steps”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 19-May 11, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A fast-paced comedic whodunit. $15-$25. threebrotherstheatre.com.

“Godspell”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, April 19-28, at Philip Lynch Theatre, 1 University Parkway, Romeoville. $3-$15. lewisu.edu.

Illusionist and magician Jason Bishop: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Jason Bishop combines modern music, fast-paced magic, sleight of hand and audience participation. $35-$42; younger than 18 $25. gortoncenter.org.

Aaron Lee Tasjan with Molly Martin: 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $15-$20. evanstonspace.com.

Bob Marley’s The Wailers — 40th Anniversary Celebration: 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Ska, rocksteady and reggae. $39-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

The Last Word — “Falling to Earth” CD Release: 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston. Slam Poetry founder Marc Kelly Smith teams up with vocalist Al Day, pianist Bob Long, bassist Doug Lofstrom, drummer Sarah Allen and saxophonist Brian Gephart to celebrate their new CD, “Falling To Earth.” This concert will be recorded live for Chicago Jazz Live on WDCB. $25-$35. studio5.dance.

Nikki Glaser’s “The Good Girl Tour”: 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Comedy. $29.50-$65.50. geneseetheatre.com.

Uli Jon Roth’s “Interstellar Sky Guitar Tour”: 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Uli’s concert includes classical and baroque masterpieces, such as Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” and Mozart, Bach and Beethoven, to new music by Uli written for his nine-string Flamenco Sky Guitar as well as excerpts from a new Sky Guitar Concerto. Rescheduled from 2020 and 2023; tickets valid at new show date. $29-$69. arcadalive.com.

Secretly Sad Emo Night: 9 p.m. Friday, April 19, at Nellie’s Gastropub & ConcertHub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. 21 and older only. $15. durtynellies.com.

Play Unstoppable Festival: April 19 through May 26 at Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N. Martingale Road, Suite 130, Schaumburg. $21.99-$27.99; free for kids younger than 2. legolanddiscoverycenter.com.

Saturday, April 20

“The Let’s Go Science Show”: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. Todd Victor and Lizette Guy using juggling and physical comedy to create this interactive science show. $10-$15. northcentralcollege.edu.

“Beauty and The Beast”: 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Family show from The Panto Company USA stars Dame Dotty Potty, Loopy Louie, Gaston, Belle and The Beast. $29-$39. arcadalive.com.

Lamb Chop with Mallory Lewis: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Daughter of the late Shari Lewis, Mallory Lewis carries on Lamb Chop’s legacy. $25-$32, $20 for those younger than 18. gortoncenter.org.

“Lift Every Voice Gospel Celebration”: 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Mays Music Centre of Excellence event featuring special guest Shavona Morgan and performances by North Central College Voice of Praise, Wheaton College Gospel Choir, Mays Music Divine Sound and more. VIP $40; general admission $7-$17. maysmusic.org.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturdays, April 20 and May 18, in the Arts & Entertainment District, 2001 Belvedere Road, Waukegan. The monthly celebration of arts in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall includes art exhibits, musicians and performances. artwauk.com.

Cor Corps Horn Ensemble Concert: 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. This woodwind quintet performs a variety of repertoire from the Renaissance through the 20th century. Free. mchenry.edu.

Great American Songbook with Shout Section Big Band: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. The “Saturday Night Lights” concert series celebrates the 100th anniversary of “Rhapsody in Blue” in a performance by the Shout Section Big Band, directed by Brett Dean and featuring pianist Jeffrey LaDeur. $30. General admission includes three beverages. norrisculturalarts.com.

Berhana with Asha Imuno: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $22. evanstonspace.com.

Los Acosta: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $49-$209. rosemont.com/theatre.

Robert Cray Band — “Groovin’ 50 Years”: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Soul, R&B, Gospel, blues and rock ‘n’ roll. $49-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

Sunday, April 21

Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at The Morton Arboretum’s Sycamore Room, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Sixth annual Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show is designed to give voices to the experiences of survivors of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation using their personal creative artistic style to tell their story. This exhibit features professional and aspiring artists and anonymous submissions. Free admission; mention the art show at the gate. reclaim13.org/art-show.

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21; Saturday, May 11; and Sunday, May 26, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show that hosts vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

Sunlight Spirit Retreats Talent Show: 1-3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. $20. sunlightspiritretreats.com.

McHenry County College Concert Band Concert: 3-4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Crystal Lake Central High School, 45 W. Franklin St., Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu.

The Greatest Piano Men Billy, Elton, Stevie, Liberace, Ray & More: 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Concert featuring storytelling, videos and 25 hit songs including “Good Golly Miss Molly,” “Superstition,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer” and “New York State of Mind.” $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

Slaughter Beach, Dog with Erin Rae: 6 and 9 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $28. evanstonspace.com.

Evil Woman, The American ELO: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Tribute to Electric Light Orchestra. $29-$49. geneseetheatre.com.

Wednesday, April 24

MCC Jazz Ensembles Concert: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. A return performance with Michael Bazan and the MCC Jazz Ensemble, plus David DCamp and the college’s Dixieland band. Free. mchenry.edu.

Béla Fleck: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Ambassador of the banjo, Fleck performs bluegrass roots, jazz, classical, rock and various world music genres. $46-$80. northshorecenter.org.

The Skatalites: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Ska, reggae and pop. $29-$39. desplainestheatre.com.

“Nicki Minaj Presents: Pink Friday 2 World Tour”: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, April 24-25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Nicki Minaj performs with special guest Monica. $75.50-$400. unitedcenter.com.

Thursday, April 25

Richardson Farm Tulip Festival: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, at first bloom, expected around April 25, at Richardson Farm, 909 English Prairie Road, Spring Grove. See about a million tulip blooms plus thousands of daffodils, with live music and food trucks on weekends. Paying visitors receive one free tulip with admission. $16 per person Tuesdays through Fridays; and $19 for ages 13 and older, $16 for kids 4-12 on Saturdays and Sundays; free for kids 3 and younger. richardsonfarm.com.

“Beautiful, The Carole King Musical”: 11:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, April 24 to June 16, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Telling the inspiring true story of King’s rise to stardom as part of the hit songwriting team with her husband, Gerry Goffin, and going on to become one of the most successful singer, songwriter and musicians in popular music history. $28-$79. paramountaurora.com.

MCC Concert Choir and String Orchestra: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at McHenry County College Leucht Auditorium, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu.

“I Am He Said” — A Neil Diamond Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. The Killer Vees with Matt Vee, and cousins Jeff and Tommy Vee, perform a tribute to Neil Diamond. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.

Friday, April 26

“Blue Stockings”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, April 26 to May 5, at Elgin Community College’s SecondSpace, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. A moving, comical and eye-opening story of four young women fighting for self-determination against the larger backdrop of women’s suffrage in 1896. $12-$14. eccartscenter.org/tickets.

Michael Carbonaro: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $39-$184. northshorecenter.org.

Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59-$159. rosemont.com/allstate.

Ben Paterson and Joel Paterson: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston. Pianist Ben Paterson and guitarist Joel Paterson perform jazz. This concert will be recorded live for Chicago Jazz Live on WDCB. $25-$35. studio5.dance.

Firehouse with special guest Steelheart: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Metal. $49-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

“Othello”: 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays (except May 11), and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 18 to May 18, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. William Street Rep’s production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy. $8-$39.50. Rauecenter.org.

Victor Manuelle: 8 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $61-$161. rosemont.com/theatre.

C2E2, Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago. Pop-culture convention to celebrate comics, cosplay, gaming, wrestling, anime and more. $30-$275. c2e2.com.

Saturday, April 27

Uudam Mongol, The Music of Mongolia: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. This performance by the Giingoo Music Studio features the sounds of the Morin Khuur, the iconic horse-headed fiddle. Register. glenviewpl.org.

Dr. Mark & the Sutures: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Port Clinton Square, downtown Highland Park. Free outdoor concert. portclintonsquare.com.

Frühlingsfest: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Church Street Brewing Co., 1480 Industrial Drive, Unit C, Itasca. There will be 12 brewers, cideries and meaderies serving samples and music from The Allstars. There’s a curated beer tasting competition from noon to 1 p.m. during the VIP hour. Third annual fundraiser for Scouts BSA Three Fires Council. $40-$60. threefirescouncil.org.

Plank Road’s Old-Time Barn Dance: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Two Way Street Coffee House, 1047 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. An evening of music and dancing for all ages. No experience necessary. Dances are informal and no costumes needed. A caller will walk participants through the dances with live music. $5; cash or check only at the door. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. plankroad.org.

Brooklyn Charmers: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. A Steely Dan tribute band, plus food trucks and craft brews. $29-$39. gortoncenter.org.

The Graduates’ “The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Simon & Garfunkel tribute. $29-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

MJ LIVE, Michael Jackson Tribute: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $27.50-$75. rosemont.com/theatre.

A Flock of Seagulls with special guest Strangelove, The Depeche Mode Experience: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Celebrates the synth-heavy Romantic Movement; stage set pieces and in-show costume changes reflect different eras. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.

Frankie Beverly and Maze: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Frankie Beverly hits road one last time with Maze on his Farewell Tour, co-starring Chaka Khan and with El DeBarge. $79.50-$259.50. unitedcenter.com.

Sunday, April 28

Chicago Toy Show, An Antique and Collectible Toy & Doll Show: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 51st specialty show featuring antique toy and doll collectibles. $10; free for kids 12 and younger. chicagotoyshow.com.

Chicago a cappella’s “History of Harmony”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Chicago a cappella teams up with Deke Sharon, the “Father of Contemporary A Cappella” and music director of “Pitch Perfect,” to bring to life the history of pop vocal harmony from the early 20th century to today. $38-$48; general and preferred seating, student discounts available. chicagoacappella.org.

The Graduates’ “The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Simon & Garfunkel tribute. $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

“I Am He Said” — A Celebration of Neil Diamond: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to the music of Neil Diamond. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.

Palatine Concert Band: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe, performs its spring concert “Sunday Afternoon: By Request,” which explores diverse musical genres. $3-$9. cuttinghall.org.

Chicago Bronze — Handbell Ensemble Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1024 Lake Ave., Wilmette. The concert features sacred and secular selections. Free. trinitywilmette.com.

College of Lake County Wind Ensemble Concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The CLC Wind ensemble performs works by Alfred Reed, Malcolm Arnold, Rick Kirby, Frank Ticheli and Michael Gandolfi. $8; senior, military and students, $7. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Downers Grove Choral Society’s “Of Court and Chapel”: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at First United Methodist Church, 1032 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Concert featuring Zelenka’s “Miserere” and two Joseph Haydn compositions: “Missa brevis Santi Joannis de Deo” and “Salve Regina in G minor.” The choir will be joined by local musicians. $15-$25. facebook.com/DownersGroveChoralSociety.

Schaumburg Choral Program Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg Choral Program presents its spring concert. $5-$11. prairiecenter.org.

Monday, April 29

Student Composers’ Concert: 7-10 p.m. Monday, April 29, at Armerding Center concert hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. Wheaton College Conservatory of Music program features new works produced by students in the composition program. Free. wheaton.edu.

Tuesday, April 30

Einstein & Margarita: 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $85-$125. northshorecenter.org.

Wednesday, May 1

ENHYPEN World Tour “Fate Plus”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $59.50- $599.50. rosemont.com/allstate.

Judas Priest: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Heavy metal. $47.50-$148. rosemont.com/theatre.

Thursday, May 2

The Chicago Hitmen & Moe Jo’s Jukebox: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Rock. $19-$39. desplainestheatre.com.

Talbott Brothers with Haley Johnsen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20-$30 evanstonspace.com.

One Vision of Queen: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Marc Martel brings the music of Freddie Mercury to life in a tribute show. $20-$65. geneseetheatre.com.

TOAST — The Ultimate Tribute to Bread: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. A tribute to the 1970s hit band. $39-$89. arcadalive.com.

Mon Laferte — Autopoiética Tour 2024: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $47.50-$248. rosemont.com/theatre.

Friday, May 3

Celebrate Art & Music in Downtown Aurora: 5-8:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Waubonsee Community College’s downtown campus, 18 S. River St., Aurora. An evening of art and music events including ceramics, silk-screen printing, music and more held in conjunction with Downtown Aurora First Fridays. New this year, Cruise Night on Hoyt Street featuring vehicles owned by Waubonsee students, faculty and staff. Free. waubonsee.edu.

Frank Caliendo: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Comedy. 18 and over. $44-$54. improv.com/chicago/info.

An Evening with Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall — Together On Stage: 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $49-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

First Fridays Improv with GreenRoom Productions: 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Hemmens Theatre in the Round, lower level, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Family-friendly improv shows. $14-$18. greenroomimprov.com.

Jim Messina: 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.

Steve Rashid — “is it beautiful there?” EP Release: 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston. Studio5’s Artistic Director and jazz composer Steve Rashid performs the music from his newest album, “is it beautiful there?” $35-$45. studio5.dance.

Saturday, May 4

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. 1960s pop. $49-$99. desplainestheatre.com.

“Little Women, The Broadway Musical”: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Follows the journey of four sisters at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving in the Civil War. $59-$99. geneseetheatre.com.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven’s Ninth: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Led by conductor Chad Goodman, the program features Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus,” Jessie Montgomery’s “Hymn for Everyone,” and Beethoven Symphony No. 9, with soprano Laura Strickling, mezzo soprano Mary Phillips, tenor Thomas Cooley, and baritone Hadleigh Adams, with the Elgin Master Chorale. $20-$65; $10 student tickets. elginsymphony.org.

The Guess Who: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Classic rock. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.

Toast — The Ultimate Bread Experience: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Tribute to the ’70s hit band Bread. $39-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

Sunday, May 5

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$99. arcadalive.com.

Woodstock Community Choir’s “I See Colors”: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. The spring concert features pianist Debra Anderson, bass guitarist Jim Seidel, drummer Joe Pesz, guitarist Rich Prezioso and guest flutist Laura Meyers. Donations welcome. woodstockcommunitychoir.org.

MCC Piano and Organ Recital: 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu.

MCC Student Recital: 7:30-9 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at McHenry County College, 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu.

Monday, May 6

ECC Concert Choir: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Under the direction of Chris Cherry, The ECC Concert Choir will perform choral music from many eras. Also performing that evening will be the Elgin Master Chorale’s Youth Choir under the direction of Rachel E. Maley. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Wednesday, May 8

ECC Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Thursday, May 9

B. Simone: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 9, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. 18 and over. $31-$42. improv.com/chicago/info.

ECC Steel Band: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The band, under the direction of Steve Butters, performs calypso, reggae, rock and more. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Get the Led Out: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Led Zeppelin tribute band. $32.50-$45. geneseetheatre.com.

“Live Today Love Tomorrow Tour MMXXIV”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday May 9, at Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The Alarm, Jay Aston’s Gene Loves Jezebel & Belouis Some. $29-$49. desplainestheatre.com.

Friday, May 10

Northbrook Arts in the Park: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday May 10-11, at Village Green, 1810 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Shop from 80 juried artists. amdurproductions.com.

Des Bishop: 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, at Zanies Rosemont, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont; and 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Zanies Chicago, 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago. The New York born, Ireland-based comedian performs. $30. rosemont.zanies.com and chicago.zanies.com.

Galvin Cello Quartet: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Ravinia Festival, 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park. Galvin Quartet combines musicians from China, Brazil, South Korea and the United States. $25. ravinia.org.

The Christy Bennett Quartet: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston. Jazz vocalist Christy Bennett will be presenting a collection of tunes from the Great American Songbook, along with Alec Wilder’s critiques of those songs from his book. $25-$35. tickettailor.com.

Henry Cho “From Here to There Tour 2024”: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Comedy. $30-$50. geneseetheatre.com.

Live Dead & Brothers — Jamming the Music of Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers Band: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Comprised of current and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families, this ensemble revives the music of the late 1960s and early ’70s. $39-$59. arcadalive.com.

Panter Belico: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $57.50-$247.50. rosemont.com/theatre.

YYNOT — A RUSH Tribute: 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Hard rock. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.

Saturday, May 11

Ballet Folklórico Tayahua: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Traditional Mexican dance. $20-$30. geneseetheatre.com.

Always Olivia: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A tribute to the late Olivia Newton-John, the show stars Annie Aiello and a five-piece band. $40-$50. Rauecenter.org

Belanova — Vida en Rosa Tour: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $37-$248. rosemont.com/theatre.

Eslabon Armado: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $69-$149. rosemont.com/allstate.

Honeymoon Suite & Helix: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring the Canadian rock band Honeymoon Suite and the Canadian hard rock and heavy metal band Helix. $39-$79. arcadalive.com.

Live Dead & Brothers — Jamming the Music of Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. $39-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

Boy Band Review: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Durty Nellie’s Gastropub & ConcertHub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Tribute band playing the hits of *NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block, One Direction and more. $15. durtynellies.com.

Sunday, May 12

Mother’s Day with Debby Boone: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$69. arcadalive.com.

EYSO’s “Terra Una”: 1:30, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the ECC Arts Center Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Prelude, Primo, Sinfonia and Sinfonia/Philharmonia Percussion Ensemble at 1:30 p.m.; Brass Choir, Flute Choir and Philharmonia at 4:30 p.m.; and Youth Symphony and Youth Symphony Percussion Ensemble at 7 p.m. $16-$27. eyso.org.

Hershey Felder as Monsieur Chopin — A Play with Music: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Writers Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. Days after the February 1848 revolution, Fryderyk Chopin is teaching a piano lesson in Paris. Set in the Polish pianist-composer’s intimate salon, Chopin shares with his students secrets about the piano and secrets about himself, as well as playing some of his most enduring compositions. writerstheatre.org.

Glenn Miller Orchestra: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Center Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $40-$75. northshorecenter.org.

Schaumburg Youth Concert Orchestra and Sinfonia Strings Spring Concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $5.00-$11. prairiecenter.org.

Schaumburg Youth Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $5-$11. prairiecenter.org.

Monday, May 13

Schaumburg Youth String Ensemble Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Youth String Ensemble presents its spring concert. $5- $11. prairiecenter.org.

American Roots Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 13, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. The ensemble performs under the direction of Adam Schlipmann. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Tuesday, May 14

A Jersey Voice — Sinatra to Springsteen … and Everyone in Between: 3 p.m. Tuesday May 14, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A solo concert by John Michael Coppola, of Chicago’s “Jersey Boys,” features song selections from the 1940s through today. Includes hits by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, and Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. $40. metropolisarts.com.

ECC Jazz Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Jazz concert under the direction of Shawn Maxwell. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Wednesday, May 15

Late Night at the Gallery: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Bring a blanket, dinner and lawn chairs to enjoy a concert on the TAC Lawn. Galleries will stay open late. Free. theartcenterhp.org.

ECC Electronic Music Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Elgin Community College Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Under the direction of Adam Schlipmann, musicians will perform the sounds of electrifying, originally produced music. $10-$12. eccartscenter.org.

Diljit Dosanjh’s “Dil-Luminati Tour”: 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $39.50-$399.75. rosemont.com/allstate.

Thursday, May 16

Joe Wong: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. 18 and older. $44-$82. improv.com/chicago/info.

Nazareth: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.

Friday, May 17

3rd Coast Brass “Pictures At An Exhibition”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora; and 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, at First United Methodist Church, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. Chamber Music on the Fox’s grand finale of its 10th anniversary season will feature 3rd Coast Brass, debuting for the first time as a symphonic brass ensemble. Conducted by brass legend Mark Fisher, the program includes a special transcription of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures At An Exhibition” as well as Gunther Schuller’s Symphony for Brass and Percussion. Tickets in Woodstock are $25-$30; tickets for the Elgin and Aurora concerts are $25 or $15 for students. chambermusiconthefox.org.

Big Richard with Fox Crossing Stringband: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $15-$22. evanstonspace.com.

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.

Heart: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. With special guest Cheap Trick. $35-$169.75. rosemont.com/allstate.

Sons of the Never Wrong: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at Studio5, 1934 Dempster St., Evanston. The alt-folk trio from Chicago performs. $35-$45. studio5.dance.

Spyro Gyra — 50th Anniversary: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Jazz. $39-$69. desplainestheatre.com.

The Supertramp Tribute: 8 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Progressive rock. $30-$40. rauecenter.org.

Saturday, May 18

Chicago Drum Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. 31st annual show. $20; $10 for kids 5-12. chicagodrumshow.com.

Norway Day Parade: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Hodges Park, 505 Butler Place, Park Ridge. Free. nnleague.org.

Come What May — Songs of Hope and Love with Alyssa Allgood: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Jazz vocalist and composer Alyssa Allgood performs with a quartet of Chicago-area jazz all-stars in advance of the release of her new album of original music. $30. norrisculturalarts.com

DuPage Symphony Orchestra’s “Modern & Melodious”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Trumpeter Mary Elizabeth Bowden performs with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra in Grace Williams’ Trumpet Concerto of 1963, plus Bernstein’s Symphonic Dances from “West Side Story” and more. $15.50-$43.50. dupagesymphony.org.

Blood, Sweat and Tears: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Rock, jazz and blues. $49-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

Gloria Trevi’s “Mi Soundtrack U.S. Tour 2024”: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $39.50-$229.50. rosemont.com/allstate.

“Heaven & Hell” — Sabbath Knights with Vinny Appice & Angel: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Classic hits from Black Sabbath and Dio, along with some rare fan favorites. $39-$69. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, May 19

Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band Sunday Concert Series: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Tickets at the door. $8-$10. dpparks.org.

Saxon & Uriah Heep’s “Hell, Fire & Chaos Tour”: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Heavy metal. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.

WAR’s 50th Anniversary Tour: 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Soul/funk. $39-$89. desplainestheatre.com.

Megan Thee Stallion: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Megan Thee Stallion is bringing her “Hot Girl Summer Tour” with Special Guest: GloRilla. $55.50-$403.75. unitedcenter.com.

Schaumburg Choral Artists Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $5-$11. prairiecenter.org.

Tuesday, May 21

“Thanks for the Memories: A USO Salute Encore”: 1 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 21-22, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Backed by a five-piece band, five singers re-create an afternoon of a classic USO show full of songs, comedic numbers and slapstick entertainment. $35. metropolisarts.com.

Thursday, May 23

“The SpongeBob Musical”: 7 p.m. Friday, May 24; 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at the Batavia Fine Arts Centre, 1250 W. Wilson St., Batavia. Production by CYT Chicago, Aurora/DuPage chapters. $17. cytchicago.org.

Electric Six and Supersuckers with Volk: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $20. evanstonspace.com.

Friday, May 24

Billy Strings: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, at Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $79- $149. rosemont.com/allstate.

Digital Underground with The Sugarhill Gang: 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. Digital Underground is a Grammy-nominated multiplatinum hip-hop group. $29-$59. desplainestheatre.com.

The Ultimate Eric Church Tribute & Tennessee Whiskey Tribute to Chris Stapleton: 8 p.m. Friday, May 24, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock and country. $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, May 25

Barrington Art Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Mary 25-26, in downtown Barrington. The 15th annual Barrington Arts Festival features 120 juried artists, kids’ activities, live music and more. amdurproductions.com.

Chicagoland Gems & Mineral Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, at the Kane County Fairgrounds Prairie Events Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Featuring gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, beads and more. $3-$5. cgma.rocks.

Prairie Arts Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26, at the Robert O. Archer Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free admission. prairiecenter.org.

St. Charles Fine Art Show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 26, on Riverside Avenue between Main Street and Illinois Avenue, St. Charles. The 26th annual show features over 100 fine artists, each hand-selected by a jury, featuring works in a range of mediums, including clay/ceramics, digital art, drawing/illustration, fibers, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and wood. Free. stcharlesfineartshow.com.

GreenRoom Productions Improv: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at the Raue Center, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Family-friendly improv shows. $13-$20. greenroomimprov.com.

Greentown Follies: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Each production features a variety of different artists performing. $35-$40. threebrotherstheatre.com.

Tuesday, May 28

Ruth Moody: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, at Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Ruth Moody of The Wailin’ Jennys performs. $25-$35. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, May 29

Luis Miguel Tour 2024: 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, May 29-30, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $99-$225. rosemont.com.

Thursday, May 30

Parental Advisory Tour: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Josey Scott’s Saliva, Trapt, Adema, Tantric & special guest One Day Alive will perform. $29-$59. arcadalive.com.

“Josh Gates Live!”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Join explorer and award-winning Discovery Channel host Josh Gates for “An Evening of Legends, Mysteries and Tales of Adventure!” $35-$79.50. geneseetheatre.com.

Feid’s “Ferxxocalipsis Tour 2024“: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Colombian musical phenomenon Feid performs. $490.99-$499. unitedcenter.com.

Silvestre Dangond’s “‘Ta Malo USA Tour”: 8 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $57.99-$197.99. rosemont.com/theatre.

Friday, May 31

Tim McGraw’s “2024 Standing Room Only Tour”: 7 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Tim McGraw performs with Carly Pearce and Heartwreckers. $35.40-$374.50. unitedcenter.com.

Heartache Tonight: A Tribute to the Eagles: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $35. metropolisarts.com.

Allman Betts Band with special guest JD Simo: 8 p.m. Friday, May 31, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. American roots. $49-$89. arcadalive.com.