Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to Copley

Spotlight on stand-up

• Comedian Jen Kober (“The Mandalorian,” “American Horror Story,” “Hacks”) kicks off Paramount Theatre’s summer programming at the Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, with a combination of stand-up and storytelling. $35. (630) 696-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 6-7

• Emmy Award-winning actor turned stand-up comedian Jeremy Piven (“Entourage,” PBS’ “Mr. Selfridge,” “Ellen”) brings his international tour to the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. $47.89-$79.78. jamusa.com/venues/the-vic. 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday, June 6

Cerqua Rivera in performance

Cerqua Rivera Dance Theatre performs this weekend at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. The program — which reflects the immigrant experience and shared humanity — consists of original works choreographed by co-founder/artistic director Wilfredo Rivera, Shannon Alvis and Michelle Manzanales set to music by composer/co-founder Joe Cerqua and James Sanders. $37-$79. cerquarivera.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 6, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7

Outdoor concerts commences

Elmhurst History Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst, debuts its outdoor performance space this weekend with a ribbon cutting, followed by a performance by the Elmhurst Symphony Orchestra. Free concerts, ranging from jazz and blues to salsa and cumbia, continue the fourth Friday of the month throughout the summer. Other performances include a Jim Gill kids’ concert (June 22) and bluegrass band Bourbon Aristocracy (July 13), among others. (630) 833-1457 or elmhursthistory.org. 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 6

Cinergy kids’ movie series

Cinergy Dine-In Cinema, 401 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling, resumes its kids’ summer film series Tuesday, June 10, with a screening of 2010’s “Despicable Me,” followed by “The Secret Life of Pets” (June 17-19), “Paddington” (June 24-26), “Sonic the Hedgehog” (July 1-3), “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” (July 8-10), “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (July 15-17), “Sing” (July 22-24), “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (July 29-31) and “The Lego Movie” (Aug. 5-7). $2. cinergy.com/wheeling. 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, June 10-Aug. 7

Teatro ZinZanni stars in concert

• Teatro ZinZanni favorite Frank Ferrante reprises his role as Groucho Marx in his show celebrating the legendary comedian, which features his best one-liners, anecdotes and songs, including “Lydia, the Tatooed Lady.” The performance takes place under the Spiegeltent at the Cambria Hotel, 32 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $45-$85, $30 food and beverage minimum. zinzanni.com/chicago/clubzinzanni-groucho. 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11

• Liv Warfield, another Teatro ZinZanni standout, performs “Purple Frequency,” her tribute to Prince featuring former New Power Generation members Tommy Barbarella (keys) and Mike Scott (guitar), along with members of Minneapolis’ Mint Condition, bassist Rick and drummer Brandon Commodore. $50-$90, $30 food and beverage minimum. zinzanni.com/chicago/clubzinzanni-liv. 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25

Celebrating the King

Brandon Bennett (“Million Dollar Quartet”) returns to the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, as part of its Artists Lounge Live series to channel the king of rock ’n’ roll. “Elvis My Way” pairs stories about Elvis Presley with some of his biggest hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Can’t Help Falling In Love” and “That’s Alright Mama.” $45, $49. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 13, and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 14

Dads honor dads

Comedians John DaCosse, Dwayne Kennedy, Warren B. Hall and Brian Hicks share their experiences as fathers and sons during the “For Fathers Comedy” show for ages 18 and older at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $39. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday, June 13