Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, egg hunts and more

Starts before Friday

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: 10 a.m. Wednesday through Sunday, March 25-28, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets start at $18.75. marriotttheatre.com.

“Carousel”: 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical follows the tragic romance between a carousel barker and a millworker. Free, but registration is required. alumni.aurora.edu.

“The Grown-Ups”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 26-27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. North Central College theater production follows a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker. $14. northcentralcollege.edu.

“Out of Order”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. This classic British farce by Ray Cooney follows a junior government minister whose secret rendezvous at a London hotel spirals into a chaotic series of cover-ups and mistaken identities when a body is discovered. $25. wheatondrama.org.

“The Play That Goes Wrong”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 26-27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A bungling troupe of thespians attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery trip over everything, including their lines, and things quickly go from bad to disastrous. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

“Tuesdays With Morrie”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 26-27, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, 900 Foster Ave., Medinah. Follows the true story of Mitch Albom, a career-obsessed journalist who reunites with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, during Morrie’s final months. Their weekly meetings evolve into a final class on the meaning of life. $20-$32. overshadowed.org.

Wheaton College The Messiah Project 2026: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, and Saturday, March 28, at Armerding Concert Hall, 520 Kenilworth, Wheaton. The Wheaton College Concert Choir reimagines Handel’s Messiah. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Friday, March 27

Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2): 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the South Building at McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Pop culture convention featuring comics, cosplay, gaming, wrestling and anime, with celebrity guests, vendors, special events and more. Scheduled guests include Charlie Cox, Elizabeth Olsen, Christopher Eccleston, CM Punk, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, Martin Sheen, Geena Davis, Susan Sarandon, Svengoolie and more. $140.99 for a three-day ticket; $66 for Friday; $81 for Saturday; $71 for Sunday; discounts for kids with a paid adult. c2e2.com.

Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 2-7 p.m. Friday, March 27; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Handcrafted products. $5. stepbysteppromotions.com.

Kids Mermaid Egg Hunt: 6-7 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Lakeview Fitness, 700 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Kids 8-12 can hunt for eggs in the pool. Bring a waterproof basket or bag. $3-$4. vhparkdistrict.org.

An Intimate Evening with Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Tickets start at $79.05. msg.com.

Riverdance 30: 7 p.m. Friday, March 27; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Showcasing a new generation of dancers and musicians blending traditional and contemporary Irish dance. Tickets start at $61. riverdance.com.

Bubbly Bunny Egg Hunt: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn. Adults-only flashlight egg hunt. Eggs will be filled with raffle tickets, candy and special prizes. Light snacks and beverages before the hunt. Dress for the weather. $20-$35. Register: gepark.org.

Elvin Bishop & Charlie Musselwhite Duo: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Elvin Bishop and Grammy-winning harmonica master Charlie Musselwhite perform the blues. $21.80-$43. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the ARC Center, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. Flashlight egg hunt at Reed-Keppler Park and then head to the ARC Center to redeem your eggs for prizes and visit with the Bunny. $10-$12 or $13 day of. Register: we-goparks.org.

Las Cafeteras: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at ECC’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. This East L.A. ensemble delivers Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and socially conscious rhymes. $20 or $45. eccartscenter.org.

Step Afrika! Evolution: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Hemmens Main Stage Theatre, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Blending of percussive dance styles practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities, traditional African dances, and contemporary dance and art forms. $27.50-$47.50. hemmens.org.

“A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 27 through April 26, plus 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Tennessee Williams’ emotionally charged drama that explores desire, delusion and the realities of human nature. $42, $38 for seniors and students. skokietheatre.org.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 8 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Randall Oaks Park, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Kids 9-14 should bring a flashlight and a bag to gather eggs filled with candy and prizes. There will be s’mores by the bonfire. $10-$15. Register: dtpd.org.

Janus Theatre’s “The Alchemist”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 18 Villa Court, Elgin. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, this comedy follows a trio of con artists who transform a gentleman’s home into a den of criminal capitalism to dupe their unsuspecting neighbors. $25. janusplays.com.

Saturday, March 28

Egg-Citing Egg Hunt and Bunny Breakfast: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. The Fox Lake Lions Club hosts a pancake breakfast featuring eggs, sausage and photo ops with the Bunny. $12 for adults, $7 for kids 4-10, and free for kids 3 and younger. The community egg hunt at 10 a.m. is free for kids 1-10. foxlake.org.

Trout Fishing for Kids: 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at Wood Dale Grove, 861 Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Kids 15 and younger can take part in a preseason trout fishing experience, with bait provided. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Free. dupageforest.org.

Geneva Bunny Breakfast and Egg Hunt: Seatings at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Persinger Rec Center gym, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Pancake breakfast sponsored by Buttermilk and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera. Free egg hunt at 10 a.m. outside. $7 or $10 for nonresidents. Register: genevaparks.org.

Gurnee Bunny Bash: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Viking Park Community Center, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Easter egg hunt, craft, continental breakfast and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Event areas based on age groups. Parents and kids 10 and older must register for the breakfast-only option. $10-$16. gurneeparkdistrict.com.

Doggie Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Hartmann Park, 292 Oakwood Road, Vernon Hills. Dogs can hunt for eggs filled with treats. Each dog must be leashed and registered by an adult 18 or older. $3-$4. vhparkdistrict.org.

Dundee Township Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center outdoor field, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. For kids 2-8. Space is limited; preregistration is required. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in. If it rains, the hunt will move inside at Randall Oaks Recreation Center. $5-$9. Register: dtpd.org/egg-hunts.

Easter EGG-Stravaganza: 9 or 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Autumn Creek Elementary School, 2377 Autumn Creek Blvd., Yorkville. The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department hosts an outdoor egg hunt (limit 10 eggs per child) and a visit with the Easter Bunny. Each child will receive an activity box filled with crafts, candy and more. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in. Bring your own basket. Registration is $10 per child; free for adults. yorkville.il.us.

Nature Discovery Days: 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, March 30 through April 3, at Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Naperville. Self-guided stations about spring animals and plants. Mimic a frog’s call, match birds to their nests, check out a salamander’s life cycle, make a spring craft, go on an outdoor scavenger hunt and more. For kids 4-10. Free. No registration required. napervilleparks.org.

Shipshewana on the Road: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Kane County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Gifts, goods and a craft show. $5 or $8 for a two-day pass; free for kids 12 and younger. shipshewanaontheroad.com.

Springtime at Windy Acres: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, and Friday and Saturday, April 3-4, at Windy Acres Farm, 37W446 Fabyan Pkwy., Geneva. Features the Easter Bunny, petting zoo and Choo-Choo Express. Egg hunt is at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Doughnut-decorating class and kids’ flower classes all day. $15 for kids and $7 for adults. Tickets: windyacresfarmstand.com.

Bloomingdale Lions Egg Hunt and Bunny Bash: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, in Circle Park, 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Bloomingdale Lions Club egg hunt begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. In the event of inclement weather, a limited number of activities will be moved indoors to the rec center. Bloomingdale Park District Bunny Bash follows with photos with the Bunny, crafts, Bloomingdale Public Library Book Walk, coloring contest and entertainment. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

Eggceptional Easter Egg Trunk Hunt: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Johnston Rec Center parking lot, 172 S. Circle Ave., Bloomingdale. Sensory-friendly for kids with special needs. In case of inclement weather, it will be moved to Westfield Middle School gym. Hosted by Bloomingdale Lions and Bloomingdale Park District. Free. bloomingdaleparks.org.

Lisle Easter Egg Hunt: 9:30-10:15 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Community Park, 1825 Short St., Lisle. Kids 10 and younger can hunt for eggs in designated areas of the park at designated times. Bring a basket. Meet the Easter Bunny. $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Register at lisleparkdistrict.org by noon Friday, March 27; no walk-ups.

60th annual Easter egg hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Pottawatomie Park, 8 North Ave., St. Charles. Designated egg hunt areas for kids 9 and younger. Bring baskets. Arrive 15 minutes early. Each child is limited to 10 eggs. Rain or shine. stcparks.org.

Batavia Community Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 28, at Prairie Path Park, 813 Mark Twain Trails, Batavia. Separate egg hunt zones for kids 2, 3-5 and 5-8. Bring a basket. Visit with the Easter Bunny and bounce house. Arrive 15-20 minutes early. bataviaparks.org/event/egg-hunts.

Bunny Hop Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at the Cathy Mahoney Recreation Center, 4500 Belmont Road, Downers Grove. Annual egg hunt featuring Easter-themed crafts, inflatables and a visit with the Bunny. Open to kids 2-10, who must be supervised by an adult. $22 or $33 for nonresidents. Registration must be completed in advance; no on-site registration will be accepted. dgparks.org.

Community Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Time slots available at 10 and 11 a.m. and noon Saturday, March 28, at the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Kids 10 and younger can search the museum grounds for treat-filled eggs. After the egg hunt, explore the museum with a scavenger hunt, make a craft and take a picture with the Bunny. Registration required. $4-$10. ahpd.org.

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Lincoln Park, on Lakewood Place, Aurora. Bring your cameras for photos with the Easter Bunny. Pet costumes welcome and a best costume prize will be awarded. First 50 dogs receive a goodie bag. $5. Register: foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Doggie Eggs-travaganza: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Canine Corner Dog Park, 0S761 Old York Road, Elmhurst. Dogs can hunt for treat-filled eggs hidden throughout the park. Dogs who discover a “Golden Egg” will win a special prize basket. All dogs must be accompanied by someone at least 16 years old. Free, but registration is required at epd.org.

Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 28-29, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Cantigny’s annual celebration features an open-house-style egg hunt in the allée, where kids can redeem five empty eggs for a prize near the Tank Park; bring a basket or bag. Includes photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny in the Fountain Garden. Brunch buffet is available at Le Jardin from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($30 for adults, $20 for kids 3-12, and free for kids younger than 3), while the beer garden offers a la carte concessions. $16 per car. cantigny.org.

Hampshire Easter Egg Hunt: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, by the courts at Seyller Park, 400 E Jefferson St., Hampshire. Arrive early to watch the Easter Bunny arrive on the Hampshire Fire Protection District fire engine at 9:45 a.m. Then line up on the walking path to hunt for eggs. Afterward take a photo and visit with the Bunny in the community room. Kids’ games and activities on the courts. Lunch will be available from Waffadilla. Hosted by the Hampshire Township Park District and Ella Johnson Memorial Library. Free; no registration required. facebook.com/hampshireparkdistrict.

Hanover Township’s “Hoppin’ for Hanover”: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 28, at Izaak Walton Youth Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin. Free egg hunts by age groups: 2-4 from 10:30-10:45 a.m.; 5-7 from 11-11:15 a.m.; and 8-10 from 11:30-11:45 a.m. Bring a bag or basket. Games, pictures with the Bunny and crafts will be offered during each session. Registration is not required. Donate canned goods for the township’s food pantry. For information, call (847) 888-8329.

Westmont Easter Egg Hunt: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, behind Westmont Community Center 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Kids 2-9 will be divided into four age categories. Easter Bunny will be on-site. No registration required. Free. westmontparks.org.

Lombard Egg Hunt: 10:40 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Lombard Common, on the field east of Paradise Bay Water Park, 427 E. St. Charles Road, Lombard. Hunt for eggs, prizes and candy; bring a basket. Mr. Bunny may make an appearance. Times: Kids younger than 3 and 3-4 at 10:40 a.m. and kids 5-7 and 8-10 at 11 a.m. No registration. Parents may accompany children, but may not assist. Free. lombardparks.com/egg-hunt.

Bunny Burrow Express: 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m. Saturdays, March 28 and April 4, at the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin. Take a ride to the Easter Bunny’s “secret burrow” in vintage antique trolley cars, where there will be plenty of hidden eggs to find. Children will receive a basket to collect eggs. $30. foxtrolley.org.

Doggie Egg Hunt: 2-3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at River Bend Community Park, 6N517 Geneva Ave., St. Charles. $5 per dog. Dogs can hunt for eggs filled with treats and prizes. All dogs must be on a nonretractable leash (max 6 feet), current on all vaccinations, wearing tags and accompanied by at least one person 16 or older. Pet vendors will be on-site. Register: stcparks.org/events.

Fox Chamber Orchestra & Fox Valley Singers’ “Messiah: The Passion”: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Marmion Abbey Church, 850 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Witness Handel’s “Messiah” parts 2 & 3, representing the Passion and Resurrection story, performed in the traditional format. $13 or $15 at the door. foxvalleyorchestra.org.

Meet the Bison!: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Lords Park Zoo, 100 Oakwood Blvd., Elgin. Get an insider’s tour to get up close with bison Takoda and Buffy. For ages 5 and older. $5. Reservations: blazier_s@cityofelgin.org or (847) 741-6655.

Missoula Children’s Theatre Spring Camp presents “Cinderella”: 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Fully staged production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella.” $7-$12. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Piano Bar Classics: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at The Barn at Hawthorn Woods, 2 Lagoon Drive, Hawthorn Woods. Pianist and vocalist Alyse Merry performs two sets of piano bar favorites. Cash bar. Limited seating. $40. lakecountysymphonyorchestra.com.

GreenRoom Improv: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. The improv troupe delivers clean, high-energy comedy based on audience suggestions. $24 or $17 for students. rauecenter.org.

Las Cafeteras: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. $16.30-$32.80. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

“The Last Supper Chronicles”: 7 p.m. Saturdays, March 28 and April 4; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 2-3, at Improv Playhouse, 130 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Improv Playhouse Theater’s contemporary dramatization of The Last Supper. $25, $22 for 60 and older, $15 for students with ID, $10 for kids younger than 10, and free for clergy. improvplayhouse.com.

The Spinners and The Miracles: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. R&B. Tickets start at $68.15. geneseetheatre.com.

“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Live in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Featuring John Williams’ Grammy-winning score performed live to the film. $127-$236. auditoriumtheatre.org

“Madama Butterfly”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28; 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, and Monday, April 6; and 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, and Sunday, April 12, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Sung in Italian with projected English titles. Tickets start at $47. lyricopera.org.

“One Night of Queen”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Gary Mullen & The Works deliver a high-energy tribute to the legendary rock band, re-creating the look and sound of Freddie Mercury. $62-$76. atthemac.org.

Copley Comedy Series: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Comedy from Dwayne Kennedy with Jim McHugh. $21; reserved seats. paramountaurora.com.

Sunday, March 29

Bunny Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Take a photo with the Easter Bunny, who will be visiting between 9:30 a.m. and noon and 1-4 p.m. Take a scenic hayride through the park and play spring games. Zoo admission rates apply. dtpd.org.

Chamber Music Institute/Honors Chamber Ensemble: 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at ECC Spartan Auditorium, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. EYSO’s young musicians perform in smaller chamber ensembles. eyso.org.

Pool Egg Hunt: Time slots at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Arlington Ridge Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave., Arlington Heights. Kids 2-7 can visit the Easter Bunny and collect candy-filled eggs in the Family Activity Pool. Bags are provided. Kids younger than 4 must be accompanied in the water by an adult. $13-$16. ahpd.org.

Abigail Adams “From Colony to Constitution”: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. Storyteller Megan Wells portrays Abigail Adams in this performance that combines historical insight with vivid storytelling. $5 for guests or free for museum members. RSVP: elginhistory.org.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra Woodwind Trio: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at St. Charles Public Library Carnegie Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Flutist Scott Metlicka, clarinetist Gene Collerd and bassoonist Vince Disantis perform a mix of classical and chamber repertoire. Free. scpld.org.

Swimming for Eggs: 2-3:45 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Rakow Center Indoor Pool, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Kids 1-12 can hunt for eggs in the pool; bags supplied. Check in 15 minutes before the start time. $5-$9. Register: dtpd.org.

Warrenville Sunday Music Matinee: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Warrenville Public Library, 28W751 Stafford Place. The Twangtown Paramours will perform. Register at warrenville.com.

Civic Orchestra of Chicago “Civic Plays Copland 3”: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The program includes Carlos Miguel Prieto exploring the vitality of music from across North America; soloists from the Black chamber music collective D-Composed joining the orchestra for Michael Abels’ “Delights & Dances” featuring bluegrass, jazz and Latin dance rhythms; and Aaron Copland’s Third Symphony and Carlos Chávez’s Sinfonía India. Free, reservation required. cso.org.

“Ah Ying”: 6 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Allen Fong’s 1983 film in Cantonese with English subtitles. $13. chicagofilmsociety.org.

Monday, March 30

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, March 30, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. “The Blues Brothers” (1980). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Bob Dylan: 8 p.m. Monday, March 30, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Sold out. geneseetheatre.com.

Tuesday, March 31

Seven Ways to Freedom — Founding New Philadelphia, Illinois: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at the Elgin History Museum, 360 Park St., Elgin. In this presentation, Abdul Alkalimat — descendant of the town’s founders, Frank and Lucy McWorter — shares the story of how the McWorters built a town, protected their freedom and shaped Illinois history. In partnership with Illinois Humanities Speakers Bureau Program. Free. elginhistory.org.

Doggie Easter Egg Hunt: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Circle Park, 163 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Registration required by Friday, March 27; no drop-ins. $5. Register: bloomingdaleparks.org.

Mei Semones: 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, and Wednesday, April 1, at SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Indie-pop, jazz and bossa nova from Brooklyn-based artist Mei Semones, who is known for her intricate guitar work and bilingual lyrics in English and Japanese. Doors open at 7 p.m. $33.90. evanstonspace.com.

Wednesday, April 1

EcoLab — An egg-ceptional Experiment: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Barbara Belding Lodge at Brewster Creek Forest Preserve, 6N921 Route 25, St. Charles. During a laboratory session, delve into the ecology of birds, with a focus on the wonders of their eggs. Work together on an experiment that culminates in a product to take home and observe. The result of the experiment should show results by Easter. For ages 8 and older. $5. Register: kaneforest.com.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on their traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, April 2

Shen Yun 2026: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 2; 7 p.m. Friday, April 3; and 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. This production takes audiences on a journey through 5,000 years of Chinese culture using classical dance, a live orchestra and interactive backdrops. $81-$201. shenyun.com.

Origins of Naperville Walking Tour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Listen to stories from Naperville’s founding residents on a walking tour of the west side of downtown. Tours last approximately 60 minutes and cover about two miles. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m.; not available on site. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Open to all ages. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

Springtime Glow-up Game Night and Flashlight Egg Hunt: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Persinger Rec Center, 3507 Kaneville Road, Geneva. Team up or go solo in a Jumbo Screen Video Game Tournament and compete for prizes. Then grab a flashlight and hunt for glowing eggs. Includes music and snacks. $10 for residents or $15 for nonresidents. Register: genevaparks.org.

Twilight Egg Hunt: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Lippold Park Boncosky Fields, 851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. with games, food trucks and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny, followed by staggered egg hunts for kids 3-11 starting at 7 p.m. Participants must bring their own flashlight and basket. Held rain or shine. Free. crystallakeparks.org.

The Format: 6:20 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Features Ben Kweller and Adult Mom. Tickets start at $118.45. saltshedchicago.com.

Adult Egg Hunt: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Second annual flashlight hunt for ages 21 and older features eggs filled with candy and raffle tickets for prizes such as gourmet treats, gift cards and local experiences. Snacks are included; adult beverages for purchase. $38 for residents or $48 for nonresidents. Register by March 26. dgparks.org.

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Veterans Memorial Park, 75 E. Richmond St., Westmont. Kids in second to eighth grade can find eggs filled with prizes and candy. Bring a flashlight and a basket or bag. Register by March 30. $5-$7. Register: westmontparks.org.

Grayslake Flashlight Egg Hunt: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Alleghany Park, 31999 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake. Hunt for eggs filled with candy, toys and prizes outside in the dark. Participants must bring flashlights and baskets. Register by March 26. $7 for residents, $9 for nonresidents. glpd.com.

Romeo Santos & Prince Royce: 8 p.m. Thursday, April 2, at Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour.” Tickets start at $140.80. rosemont.com/allstate.

Chicago Salsa & Bachata Festival: 10 p.m. Thursday, April 2, to 4 a.m. Monday, April 6, at the Hilton Rosemont/Chicago O’Hare, 5550 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tenth anniversary celebration includes workshops and performances of Afro-Latin dance. Tickets start at $52.24. chicagosalsabachata.com.

Ongoing

Glow Wild, A Lantern Festival of Hope: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through May 10, at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 31st Street and Golfview Avenue, Brookfield. See over 70 handcrafted, larger-than-life lanterns depicting wildlife and mythology from around the world. Features live cultural performances, global music and dance, storytelling and food. Tickets include parking and rides on the carousel and Ferris wheel. Animal habitats are closed during the event. Thursdays: $9.95-$19.95; Fridays through Sundays: $14.95-$24.95. Advance tickets: brookfieldzoo.org/glow-wild.

“Hamilton”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Sundays through April 26; plus 7 p.m. Tuesdays, March 31 and April 21 (no 7 p.m. show Sundays, April 5 and 26), at the CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. The blockbuster musical about the life of Alexander Hamilton. Tickets start at $58.45. broadwayinchicago.com.

“Time of My Life”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 11, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays, March 28 and April 11, at the Village Theatre Guild, Park Boulevard and Butterfield Road, Glen Ellyn. Alan Ayckbourn’s play where a birthday dinner at a favorite restaurant serves as the backdrop for a family’s journey through the past, present and future. $25. villagetheatreguild.org.

“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through April 12, at Riverfront Playhouse, 11 and 13 Water Street Mall, Aurora. When the creative team responsible for a recent Broadway flop gather for a backers audition at an isolated country mansion, chaos erupts as the “Stage Door Slasher” returns. $18-$20. riverfrontplayhouse.com