Things to do April 10-16: Jon Lovitz, Expo Chicago, BoDeans, Tommy Davidson and more

Starts before Friday

“Madama Butterfly”: 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.

Expo Chicago: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 9; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Contemporary art fair. Tickets start at $35 for one day, $68 for three days. expochicago.com.

Dustin Ybarra: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $29.49. improv.com/chicago.

“Fight Girl Battle World”: 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, April 9-19, at Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. College of DuPage Theatre production of Qui Nguyen’s action-packed space odyssey set in a futuristic universe where the human race is on the brink of extinction. Pre-show discussion at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in MAC Room 117; post-show discussion on April 17. $16-$18. atthemac.org.

Mitch Fatel: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Friday, April 10

AXPONA: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Explore high-fidelity listening rooms, products, cutting edge-demos and more. Tickets start at $32, $15 for ages 15-28, and free for kids 14 and younger. axpona.com.

Touch-A-Tractor weekend: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, April 10; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Kane County Farm Bureau, 2N710 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Kids can touch antique tractors and sit in the seats of massive farm machinery, ask questions of Kane County farmers, participate in hands-on activities, ride pedal tractors, play in the corn corral, crawl through culverts, play with toy tractors and farm equipment and see farm animals. $2 per adult or $5 per family. kanecfb.com.

Big Ocean: 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. The hearing-impaired K-pop boy band is kicking off its second U.S. tour. Tickets start at $40. copernicuscenter.org.

Spring Choral “Finale!” Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The North Central College Concert Choir, Chorale and Chamber Singers, led by conductor Ramona M. Wis and collaborative pianist Robert Saul, perform a diverse repertoire and a salute to the graduating seniors. Tickets are $7. northcentralcollege.edu.

Florence + The Machine: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Everybody Scream Tour” with special guest Rachel Chinouriri. Tickets start at $105.60. rosemont.com/allstate.

“Independence” by Lee Blessing: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 10-11 and 17-18, and April 25, and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 12 and 26, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Play centers on a strained reunion between a domineering mother and her three adult daughters. $20-$30. threebrotherstheatre.com.

“Ignite The Soul”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. Giordano Dance Chicago returns for its 63rd season. Featuring three world premieres choreographed by GDC resident choreographer and Emmy Award-winning Al Blackstone; Broadway, commercial and stage choreographer Jon Rua; and DanceOne Convention executive director and founder of Tapaholics Mike Minery. $36.80-$117.30. harristheaterchicago.org.

Luca Stricagnoli: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at ECC Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Italian guitar virtuoso Luca Stricagnoli performs his unique fingerstyle arrangements and original compositions with special guest Meg Pfeiffer. $45 or $20 for kids 12 and younger. eccartscenter.org/tickets.

“Nunsense”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 10-19, at the Lodge Performing Arts Center, 18 Villa Court, Elgin. Musical revue in which the Little Sisters of Hoboken put on a fundraiser to raise money to bury sisters accidentally poisoned by the convent cook. $28. Schaumburgonstage.org.

“Private Lives”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 10-26, at the Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. BrightSide Theatre presents Noël Coward’s classic comedy of manners. The story follows a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, realize they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Their rekindled spark leads to a chaotic and hilarious escape to Paris. $37-$42. brightsidetheatre.com/private-lives.

“Time of My Life”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Wheaton College Symphonic Band Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, at Armerding Concert Hall, 520 Kenilworth, Wheaton. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Big Head Todd and the Monsters: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, at The Event Center at Rivers Casino Des Plaines, 3000 S. River Road, Des Plaines. Blues-infused rock. $81.50-$141.50. riverscasino.com.

“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 10-11, and 3 p.m. Sunday, 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.

Rose Stone & The First Family of Funk: 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The “First Lady of Funk” Rose Stone — an original member of Sly & The Family Stone — performs soulful hits and classic groove along with her family. Tickets range from $46.75-$108.50. desplainestheatre.com.

Smokey Robinson: 8 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. “Legacy of Love Tour.” Tickets start at $91.15. geneseetheatre.com.

Saturday, April 11

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, April 11 through Oct. 31, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. The outdoor market run by Bensidoun USA offers fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton/.

Grayslake Antiques & Flea Market: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Lake County Fairgrounds & Event Center, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Antiques, vintage clothing, collectibles, comics, TV/movie memorabilia, old toys, advertising memorabilia, coins and more. $8. zurkopromotions.com.

Arboretum Discovery Day and Touch-a-Truck: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Celebrate Arbor Month with an all-ages, behind-the-scenes look at tree care and the green industry. Connect with Arboretum staff and certified arborists, explore careers in tree care and horticulture, and get practical tree and soil care tips. Also, crafts and activities that highlight the importance of trees and guided tours of key Arboretum areas, including the Herbarium (free with advance registration online). Watch tree climbing, soil assessment and air-spade excavation in action. See some of the Arboretum’s largest trucks and municipal vehicles. Ask arborist specialists questions about tree care in the Firefly Pavilion. Plus, food trucks, beverages and an Arboretum Store pop-up. Included with Arboretum admission. For the event schedule, visit mortonarb.org.

Spring Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Tony Bettenhausen Recreation Center, 8125 W. 171st St., Tinley Park. Shop for handmade goods created by local artisans. Free entry. tinleyparkdistrict.org.

DuPage Collectors Expo: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. This specialized trade show features vendors selling and trading insulators, lightning rod vanes, weather vanes, and telephone and telegraph collectibles. Free appraisals. dupagecountyfair.org/event-calendar.

Everything EXPO: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Foglia YMCA, 1025 N. Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich. Over 60 local businesses and community organizations; live performances and interactive workshops including Dave DeNiso’s Traveling World of Reptiles, Lake County Sheriff K9 Demonstration and a Home Depot Workshop; rock climbing; and food trucks including Cilantro Taco Grill and Chicago Culinary Kitchen and more. Free. lzacc.com/expo.

The Fashion Brunch, Spring Edition: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, 55 S. Main St., Naperville. See the latest spring looks from Downtown Naperville’s shops, dine on brunch, and take home swag bags and giveaways. $65. downtownnaperville.com.

Brunch with the Bunny: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. Brunch, crafts, activities and a visit from the Spring Bunny. Registration required. $39-$49, free for kids younger than 2. nbparks.org.

Chicago Tea Festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, at the Copernicus Center, 5216 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. Learn about tea and see performances from Nihon Buyo Classical Japanese Dance and Taiko, The Art of Japanese Drumming. Tickets start at $24. chicagoteafestival.com.

Family Day at the Schingoethe Center: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Aurora University’s Schingoethe Center, inside the Hill Welcome Center, 1315 Prairie St., Aurora. Family day featuring printmaking demonstrations, flower diamond painting, kite making, pinwheel painting, bracelet making, a scavenger hunt and a raffle. Guided tours will be offered in English and Spanish for “Mapping Territories,” the center’s featured exhibition. “Territories” artists Alex Velazquez-Brightbill, Hector Duarte, Roberto Ferreyra, Carlos Barberena, René Arceo and Dolores Mercado will greet visitors and offer prints for sale. Live music will be performed by Mariachi Las Luces. Free admission and parking. artsdupage.org/.

Kane County Flea Market: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 11-12, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. About 400 dealers offering refurbished furniture, antiques, sports collectibles, holiday decorations and more. $7; free for kids 12 and younger. kanecountyfleamarket.com.

The World Oddities Expo: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 11-12, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. A traveling oddities festival featuring artists, vendors, performers, educators and guest speakers. Tickets start at $25, with workshops and classes available as add-ons. worldodditiesexpo.com/chicago-il.

Cirque Us — One Man’s Trash: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. This circus performance uses discarded items such as garbage bags and recycling to create a high-energy adventure filled with acrobatics, juggling and comedy. $35 for A seats and $30 for B seats. For $25, join the cirque performers for a one-hour, hands-on workshop in aerial arts, acrobatics, juggling and clowning. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Gospel Choir Concert: 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Vocal harmonies and spiritual lyrics that blend traditional gospel messages with elements of blues and R&B. $6-$7. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

National Pet Day Celebration: 5-7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Springbrook Prairie Dog Park, 29W128 83rd St., Naperville. Celebrate dogs with lighthearted contests, including a dog talent show and superlatives like “Most Unidentifiable Mutt” and “So Ugly It’s Cute.” Only dogs are permitted on-site for the safety of all attendees. Entry is $1 per category and all proceeds benefit A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter. Pre-registration is required via the city’s online form. naperville.il.us.

Concert Winds Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. North Central College Concert Winds perform a blend of traditional and contemporary band music. $7. northcentralcollege.edu.

The STARS Tour featuring Anne Wilson: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Contemporary Christian music with a country flair. Tickets start at $27. rosemont.com/theatre.

Border Battle: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Riders from the United States, Mexico, Brazil and Canada will compete for the top spot in the Bull Riders World Cup Championship. Tickets start at $19.75. nowarena.com.

The Brit Pack: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Gorton Center, John & Nancy Hughes Theater, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Songs from British artists such as Tears for Fears, Queen, David Bowie, The Who, Modern English, Eurhythmics, The Cure, Oasis, Radiohead, The Kinks, The Rolling Stones and more. $32-$59. gortoncenter.org.

Elgin Symphony’s Beethoven’s 5th: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Music Director Chad Goodman leads the orchestra in Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony along with works by Quinn Mason and Robert Schumann, featuring cellist Oliver Herbert. Tickets range from $20-$68; student tickets are $10. elginsymphony.org.

“Hamlet”: 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 11 and 18; 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, at Studio Theatre, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. College of Lake County Theatre production presents a modern translation of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy through the “Play On!” initiative. $10 or $8 for seniors, military and CLC students. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

New Philharmonic Harp of Ages and Pictures at an Exhibition: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Guest harpist Nichole Young joins the orchestra for a concert featuring Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition” and Daugherty’s “Harp of Ages.” $55 or $57. atthemac.org/new-philharmonic.

R.F. Kuang in Conversation: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the First United Methodist Church at the Chicago Temple, 77 W. Washington St., Chicago. Known for her critically acclaimed works such as the “Poppy War” trilogy, “Babel,” “Yellowface” and “Katabasis,” Kuang will discuss her evolution as a writer and her insights on storytelling across genres. $25-$48. chicagohumanities.org.

Voices of Hope Community Chorus spring concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Glenview Community Church, 1000 Elm St., Glenview, and 4 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St., Oak Park. “Respect: Celebrating Women in Song” is a celebration of women songwriters whose music has shaped American culture. $25, or $20 for survivors, seniors and students 17 and younger. At the door two hours before the concert, tickets are $30 or $25 for survivors. voicesofhopecc.org.

Wheaton College Symphonic Band Spring Concert: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Andrew Dice Clay and Jon Lovitz: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $66.95. geneseetheatre.com.

BoDeans: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The rock band celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special performance. Tickets: $30.50-$70.50. paramountaurora.com.

Sunday, April 12

Great Midwest Train Show: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. Rail fans and collectors can explore over 300 tables of model trains, accessories and parts. $8, free for kids 11 and younger with a paid adult. dupagecountyfair.org.

Play For All: 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, April 12, at the Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier, 700 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Children with disabilities and their families and Chicago Children’s Museum members are invited to experience CCM’s inclusive, multisensory exhibits and programs. Free. chicagochildrensmuseum.org/play-for-all.

Andy Brown Trio: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Andy Brown and his trio perform classic jazz, including music inspired by legends such as Django Reinhardt, Wes Montgomery and more. Free. Register at glenviewpl.org or call (847) 729-7500.

Lakeshore Rush: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. A program inspired by the dance genre, including compositions by Astor Piazzolla, Manuel De Falla, Maurice Ravel, Keyna Wilkins and Nikola Resanovic. Free. scpld.org.

Jazz Royalty: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Arlington Heights Jazz Exchange performs a variety of jazz. Free. To reserve tickets, visit aje.tickets@arlingtonheightsband.org.

Tommy Davidson: 5 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy fundraiser presented by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Iota Chapter. $78.58. improv.com/chicago.

EagleMania: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Eagles tribute. Tickets start at $37.85. geneseetheatre.com.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts Mainstage Theatre, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. The Country Music Hall of Famer and his band perform hillbilly rock, blending bluegrass, gospel and honky-tonk. $21-$43. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Monday, April 13

Miss Carole Concert: 10 a.m. Monday, April 13, at the Sycamore Public Library, 103 E. State St., Sycamore. Interactive children’s concert with music and movement geared for those younger than 6. Free. sycamorelibrary.org.

Tuesday, April 14

Rock ’n’ Kids Bunny Hop: 10:15-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Lake Forest Recreation Center, 400 Hastings Road, Lake Forest. Music inspired by bunnies, colorful eggs, baby animals, parachute play, balloon celebration and more. $13-$15. vsi.lfrec.com.

Beatles Jazz with the James Callen Jazz Trio: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Features “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “Penny Lane,” “Come Together” and more. Free; registration required. eapl.org.

“Seconds Away”: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Screening of an award-winning documentary about Olympic hopeful Peter Callahan, who grew up in Evanston, and his coach Patrick McHugh, as they make one final push toward the Olympic Games, which takes a turn when Callahan is diagnosed with cancer. Director Benjamin Kegan, Peter Callahan and Patrick McHugh will all be in attendance. The post-screening Q&A will be moderated by former “Today Show” correspondent and documentary filmmaker Mike Leonard. $22.65. For details, visit benkegan.com/secondsaway. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Swinging Jazz with Petra van Nuis & Andy Brown: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, at the Glenside Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Acclaimed jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown perform an evening of jazz. Free; registration required. glenside.librarycalendar.com.

Wednesday, April 15

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Screening of “A Few Good Men.” Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

“Casablanca”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. This classic 1942 wartime drama follows an American expatriate who must choose between his love for a woman and helping her husband escape the Moroccan city. $5. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Fashion In Full Bloom Fundraiser: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Upside Events, 440 Central Ave. 2nd floor, Highland Park. The evening will include a Haute Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m., followed by the fashion show from 6:30-7 p.m. and post-fashion show activities where guests can shop for a cause. Includes special guest Rachel Boedecker of @thestyleeditco and The Custom Tie Bar, where guests can create their own tie with brooches, patches and more. Fundraiser supporting The Chicago Lighthouse, a social service organization for people who are visually impaired, disabled and veterans. $35-$75. enaz.com.

Aurora Film Society “The Farewell”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 2019 comedy-drama, written and directed by Lulu Wang. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. themusicvenue.org/calendar.

Coyotes Among Us: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St., St. Charles. Researcher Shane McKenzie will share insights from the world’s largest long-term study of urban coyotes based in the Chicago area. Free. theconservationfoundation.org.

Deep Dive into the Declaration of Independence: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at the Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Ave., and on Zoom. Join historian Joyce Haworth as she tackles the Declaration phrase by phrase and examines the “three declarations” that it contains. Register: elmhurstpubliclibrary.org.

Wind and Percussion Spring Studio Recital: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Instrumental students from the private studios at North Central College perform solo and small ensemble works for wind and percussion. $7. northcentralcollege.edu.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing Irish music on traditional Irish instruments. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Michael Pollan: A World Appears: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, at Francis W. Parker School, 330 W. Webster Ave., Chicago. The author of “How to Change Your Mind” explores consciousness. $50-$62. chicagohumanities.org.

Thursday, April 16

David Maraniss: 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 16, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Creative Living Series features the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and journalist discussing his extensive body of work and his approach to historical storytelling. $33. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Naperville Architecture Walking Tour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Learn about the important and interesting architecture from the 1800s to today. Tours last about 60 minutes and cover about two miles. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m.; not available on-site. Open to all ages. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: 6, 8 and 10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 16-17, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. In a dark speakeasy, four of Poe’s most famous stories will be retold and reimagined by Poe historians. A mixologist will transform each of those stories into a four-part cocktail experience. $55. edgarallanpoebar.com.

Pablo Francisco: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $33.34. improv.com/chicago.

“Resonance”: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road, Barrington. Forté Handbell Quartet is making its only Illinois performance on the quartet’s national tour. The program features original compositions for handbells, familiar movie themes from “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Titanic,” contemporary and traditional Christian music, as well as baroque and classical favorites. Freewill offering. barringtonumc.com.

Voice, Culture, and Human Connection with Cristina Henríquez: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, via Zoom. Join author Cristina Henríquez for a conversation about her latest novel, “The Great Divide,” exploring the history and adversity of those who lived and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. Moderated by Carmen Álvarez, the discussion will delve into Henríquez’s body of work and the power of storytelling. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Free. illinoislibrariespresent.org.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. To commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the series is exploring major events in American history with a focus on the misunderstood or overlooked aspects. This month’s topic is the Civil War and Reconstruction. $10. Register: napersettlement.org.

Arena Theater’s “Well”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, April 16-25; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 22; and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Wheaton College Jenks Hall, 433 Howard St., Wheaton. Lisa Kron’s play explores themes of illness, health and family. $11.50. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. ABBA tribute. Tickets start at $56. geneseetheatre.com.

Ongoing

The Titanic — A Voyage Through Time: Time slots available from 11 a.m. through 7:40 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. through 5:40 p.m. Sundays, and noon through 6:40 p.m. Thursdays through May 31, at Germania Place, 108 W. Germania Place, Chicago. Immersive virtual reality experience taking visitors on a journey through the Titanic. $19.99-$32.99. titanicexperiencevr.com.

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. Tuesday, April 21 (no 7 p.m. show Sunday, April 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.

“Heartbreak Hotel”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Thursdays through May 31; plus 7 p.m. Wednesdays through May 13 and 1 p.m. Wednesdays starting April 15 and Thursdays starting May 14 (no 5 p.m. show Sunday, May 31) at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a closer look at the rock star and icon. Tickets start at $78. marriotttheatre.com.

“A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, 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.