Best Bets: The Oh Yeahs at Studio5, and Stand-Up Momedy and Bad Momz of Comedy honor motherhood
The Oh Yeahs in Evanston
The Oh Yeahs, an acoustic trio made up of Chicago vocalists Leslie Beukelman, Allison Orobia and Sarah Marie Young, headline Studio5, 1938 Dempster St., Evanston. Accompanied by guitarists Jim Tashjian and Matt Gold, bassist Bryan Doherty and drummer Michael Caskey, the trio’s concert will be recorded live for Chicago Jazz Live on WDCB. $35 for theater seating, $45 for cabaret seating. Studio5.dance. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8
Minecraft comes to Rosemont
The world of Minecraft comes to life in an immersive, all-ages experience designed for fans and first-timers alike at EXP Rosemont, 9900 Berwyn Ave., Rosemont. Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft is a video game where players explore and build a block-based world. Produced in collaboration with Supply + Demand and Experience MOD, “the experience sits at the intersection of game design, immersive storytelling and advanced multimedia technology,” said Supply + Demand CEO Olivier Goulet in a prepared statement. “Community members of all ages can step into an epic, story-driven rescue mission, exploring iconic Minecraft biomes and encountering familiar mobs as the world is brought to life beyond the screen.” Tickets start at $28. Multipack, group and flex tickets available. minecraftexperience.com. Friday, May 8, through Sept. 7
Laugh it up with funny moms
• Led by comedian Orly K.G., the Bad Momz of Comedy — a powerhouse collective of more than 80 funny women who “turn the chaos of parenting into pure comedic gold” — headline the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $37. woodstockoperahouse.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8
• Fierce and funny comedians Samantha Chiappone, Chelsea Hood, Bridgett McGuire and host Miriam Naponelli discuss parenting, marriage and midlife during their Stand-Up Momedy show at the Raue Center For The Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Tickets start at $44, $28 for RaueNOW members. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Friday, May 8
Chicago Danztheatre explores obstacles
Chicago Danztheatre Ensemble premieres “Architecture of Memory,” by founder Ellyzabeth Adler, at 1650 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Using film, dance, music and theater, the piece shows how overcoming life’s obstacles can help a person develop a new sense of self. $10-$25. DanzTheatre.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 8-9, and through May 23
Belting for Life fundraiser
Veronica Garza, Lucy Godinez, Angela Ingersoll, Dani Pyke and Maya Rowe are among the musical theater veterans participating in the 11th annual Belting for Life fundraiser at Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. The concert benefits the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, which assists those living with HIV/AIDS. $50 in person, $20 streaming. evanstonspace.com. 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11
Hubbard Street Dance premieres new works
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s spring series includes the premieres “ATLAS” by Chanel DaSilva, a new work honoring women’s labor, and “LubDub” by resident artist Aszure Barton at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago. The program also features two classics: the trio “Sweet Gwen Suite” choreographed by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse’s “Percussion IV,” a 1991 piece that marked the beginning of the company’s relationship with the famed choreographer. $23-$128.80. hubbardstreetdance.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 14-15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17