Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more

Starts before Friday

“Ruthless! The Musical”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 13; 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16; and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. The story of a child star who’ll stop at nothing to land the lead role in her school musical. $45. citadeltheatre.org.

Katherine Blanford: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31-$36. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Friday, May 15

Cop on a Rooftop: 6-10 a.m. Friday, May 15, at Dunkin’ Donuts, 516 W. Irving Park Road, Wood Dale. Community fundraiser for Special Olympics. wooddale.com/police.

Native Plant Sale: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Shop for over 170 different types of native flowers, grasses, shrubs and trees, and get tips and recommendations from plant experts. Free. dupageforest.org.

Touch a Truck: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, May 15, at Eastside Community Center, 14 N. Van Buren St., Batavia. Kids can explore large vehicles up close, including a fire truck, a police car and the park district’s trolley. Free. bataviaparks.org.

Aurora Greek Fest: Noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, 1855 Fifth Ave., Aurora. Greek entrees and pastries and live music from a Greek band in the beer garden. Free. auroragreekfest.com.

Long Grove Chocolate Fest: Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, May 15; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 16; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, near the intersection of Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry roads, Long Grove. Chocolate treats, chocolate-infused drinks and specialty menu items. Music lineup: Friday: Abby Kay Band at 5:30 p.m., Posty (Post Malone tribute) at 7:30 p.m. and Whiskey Friends (Morgan Wallen tribute) at 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Infinite Sadness (Smashing Pumpkins tribute) at 5 p.m., Big Bang Baby (Stone Temple Pilots tribute) at 6:30 p.m., Rearview (Pearl Jam tribute) at 8 p.m. and Funky Monks (Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute) at 9:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Who’s Who (The Who tribute) at noon, Deadfest (Grateful Dead tribute) at 2 p.m. and Mr. Blotto (Woodstock tribute) at 4 p.m. Plus, entertainment, carnival rides, games and more. $7, free for kids 12 and younger. longgrove.org.

Folklore of Flowers: 3-4 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve, 35W076 Villa Marie Road, St. Charles. Listen to stories and learn about uses of native wildflowers. Free. Register: kaneforest.com.

Lincoln Park Mayfest: 4-10 p.m. Friday, May 15; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 16; and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in Lincoln Park on Armitage from Racine to Sheffield, Chicago. Features the Spring Fine Art Mart, showcasing local and national artists, plus a kids’ area with activities and inflatables. Music on two stages includes Jessie’s Girl and Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute on Friday, ALT 101 and 16 Candles on Saturday, Rosie & The Rivets and Simply Elton on Sunday and more. $10 suggested donation benefits the RANCH Triangle Community Conservation Association. chicagoevents.com.

Aurora Food Truck Fest: 5-9 p.m. Friday, May 15, on Benton Street from River to Broadway, Aurora. Over 30 food trucks, music and family-friendly activities. Free. aurora.il.us.

“Calendar Girls”: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16; and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the McHenry County College Black Box Theatre, 6900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. This comedy follows a group of women who decide to pose for a nude calendar to raise money for a hospital after the loss of a friend’s husband. $23. theatre121.org.

D.L. Hughley: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $52.62-$72.15. improv.com/chicago.

“Freaky Friday: A New Musical”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Based on the popular movie in which a mother and daughter switch bodies. $25. nbparks.org.

Jazz/Pop Combos: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 15, in the Belushi Performance Hall at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. The College of DuPage Jazz/Pop Ensembles students perform unique arrangements. $9. atthemac.org.

“The Little Dog Laughed”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, in the Batavia City Hall, third floor, 100 N. Island Ave., Batavia. Albright Community Theatre production of Douglas Carter Beane’s comedy that takes aim at the entertainment industry, sex and sexuality. $18-$23. albrighttheatre.com.

Luke Swanson: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 15-16, at CG’s Comedy Club, 619 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Stand-up comedy. $23.70. cgscomedyclub.com.

The Psychedelic Furs: 8 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. ’80s British post-punk and new wave rock. With special guests We Are Scientists. $73. geneseetheatre.com.

Anime Central: Friday through Sunday, May 15-17, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Anime convention with exhibit hall, video game room, concerts, dances, panels and workshops, screenings, autograph sessions, cosplay and more. Tickets start at $80, $25 for kids 6-12, and free for kids 5 and younger. acen.org.

Saturday, May 16

Lisle French Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in the Metra parking lot at 1001 Burlington Ave., Lisle. Fresh produce, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. bensidounusa.com/lisle.

Mutt Strut 5K: 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16, starting from the Lombard Park administration, 227 W. Parkside Ave., Lombard. Lombard Park District’s 20th annual 5K and 1-mile race and pancake breakfast, held in conjunction with Lilac Time. Participate with or without your dog. $30. Register: lombardparks.com/mutt-strut.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. Fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

25th annual Blooming Fest: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, along Main Street, downtown West Chicago. More than 5,000 plants available, craft and food vendors, live music and a “Chalk the Walk” art experience to commemorate the event’s 25th anniversary. Free. westchicago.org/blooming-fest.

4th Annual Hustle for Hope Superhero 5K: 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Allendale’s Lake Villa campus, 600 W. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Dress as your favorite superhero for a festive 5K walk/run, followed by family-friendly activities, including face painting, a bounce house, a DJ, a character artist, an awards ceremony and the WaffleBlox food truck. $35, $15 for 13 and younger. allendale4kids.org.

Midwest Bonsai Society Spring Show & Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Presented by the Midwest Bonsai Society. Hundreds of bonsai specimens will be on display or for sale. Free demonstrations and lectures will be held in Regenstein Center. Workshops for beginners and accomplished bonsai growers; additional fee and registration required. midwestbonsai.org or chicagobotanic.org.

Mint Memorabilia Card Show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. mintmemorabilia.com.

Plant Sale Spring & Summer: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Heritage Prairie Farm, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn. USDA Organic Certified vegetables and herbs. Free. heritageprairiefarm.com.

34th Annual Chicago Drum Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Drum vendors, clinics, Indie Cymbal Summit, raffle and more. Tickets start at $25, $12.50 for kids 5-12. chicagodrumshow.com.

Lincoln Roscoe Art & Craft Fair: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at 3329 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Paintings, sculptures and fiber pieces, as well as decor, jewelry and more, all handmade by artists and artisans. Free. amdurproductions.com.

Naperville Plays — Spring: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Hands-on activities and on-site exhibits provided by Naper Settlement, DuPage Children’s Museum, Knoch Knolls Nature Center and Naperville Public Library. Kids can discover the wonder of play and innovation. Included in general admission. napersettlement.org.

Rolling Meadows Touch A Truck and Public Works Open House: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Rolling Meadows Public Works, 3900 Berdnick St., Rolling Meadows. Giveaways, kids’ activities, live demos, free food and refreshments, Touch a Truck and more. Free. cityrm.org.

Skokie Festival of Cultures: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Oakton Park, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. Take a free “Tour of the World” with ethnic folk music and dance, food and beer, arts and crafts, a merchandise bazaar, and cultural booths and displays. Free. skokieculturefest.org.

“Salome”: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. A 1922 film adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s play starring Russian actress Alla Nazimova. Live music by the MIYUMI Project Japanese Experimental Ensemble. $12. chicagofilmsociety.org.

Downtown Wheaton Mac ’n Cheese Festival: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, in downtown Wheaton. Unlimited tastings of different varieties of mac ’n cheese from local restaurants, plus shopping specials, live music by Kevin Janus at 12:30 p.m. and the Prissillas at 2 p.m. and more. $25, $20 for Friends of Downtown Wheaton. visitdowntownwheaton.org.

Spring Fun Fest at Parkway Bank Park: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont. Family-friendly activities including bounce houses, balloon sculptors, face painting, a petting zoo and local vendors. Live entertainment from children’s music group Jeanie B. and the Jelly Beans. Free. rosemont.com/thepark.

Spring Campout at The Preserve of Highland Park: 4 p.m. Saturday, May 16, to 9 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at The Preserve of Highland Park, 1207 Park Ave. West, Highland Park. A night under the stars featuring flashlight finds, a campfire with treats and camp out in the nature preserve. A s’mores buffet and light breakfast are included. $18. Rental tents are available for $20 per family. Registration required. pdhp.org.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 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.

Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Paulus Park, 400 Whitney Road, Lake Zurich. See thousands of lanterns illuminated on the water. Tickets start at $32.99. waterlanternfestival.com.

Feels Like the First Time: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Foreigner tribute. Tickets start at $55. rauecenter.org.

Kid Rock: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre, 19100 Ridgeland Ave., Tinley Park. “Freedom 250 Tour.” Tickets start at $25. creditunion1amp.com.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto presents “El Capitan”: 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16, and 4 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Sinfonietta Bel Canto’s production of John Philip Sousa’s first successful operetta. $8-$25. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

Bruno Mars: 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, at Soldier Field, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive, Chicago. “The Romantic Tour.” Tickets start at $214.20. soldierfield.com.

The Greatest Piano Men: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. A tribute to legendary piano icons such as Elton John, Billy Joel and Stevie Wonder. Tickets: $21-$47.50. hemmens.org.

Rocky In Concert, 50th Anniversary: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Watch the original “Rocky” movie on the big screen while the score is performed live by a symphony orchestra and piano. $60-$175. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Stevie McVie: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Channeling the energy and mystique of Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. $35-$40. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Sunday, May 17

Crystal Lake Charity Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, on Grant, Brink and Williams streets, Crystal Lake. Car and motorcycle owners of all years, makes and models are invited to showcase their rides by registering for $30. Free for spectators. crystallakecarshow.com.

Fifth Annual GLI Charity Carfest: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Railroad Avenue, between Dewes Avenue and Glenview Road, Glenview. Charity Exotic Car Festival for the benefit of The 100 Club of Illinois. Free. glicarshow.com.

Norwegian Constitution Day Parade: Noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Hodges Park, 101 Courtland Ave., Park Ridge. Parade steps off at 1 p.m. at Talcott and Cumberland, ending at Hodges Park. Pre-parade festivities in the park. Free. nnleague.org.

What’s Happening Hike?: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Kenyon Farms Forest Preserve, 8N700 Barry Road, South Elgin. See wildflowers, migrating birds, frogs and more. Free. Register: kaneforest.com.

Lombard Lilac Parade: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17. Annual parade, with the theme “Happy 250th Birthday America,” steps off from Main Street and Wilson Avenue and heads north to Maple Street. lombardlilacparade.com.

An Afternoon With David Sedaris: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. Discussion with the humorist and social satirist. Includes a pre- and post-show book signing. Tickets start at $72.80. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Elvis Tribute, Memphis to Vegas: 2 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Elvis tribute artist Hugo Colin will perform Elvis’ music spanning his career. Free. Register at rmlib.org.

American Song and Spirit: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. A musical journey with soprano Raquel González and pianist Carol Wong, celebrating the essence of American music. $28.52, free for students 18 and younger with a paid adult. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Spring Cabaret “A Dream is a Wish”: 7 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Metropolis School of the Performing Arts students will perform songs from Disney classics to recent box office hits. $16-$19. metropolisarts.com.

Monday, May 18

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. “Stand By Me” (1986). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

Chicagoland Voices: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A concert of choral music featuring composers such as Morten Lauridsen, Elaine Hagenberg, Paul McCartney, Rollo Dilworth, Lucy Walker, Charlie Puth and more. The a cappella group C16 also will perform. $27, $24 for students. rauecenter.org.

The Kingston Trio: 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, and 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Folk. $55. metropolisarts.com.

Tuesday, May 19

Lombard Farmers Market: 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, May 19 through Oct. 6, on South Park Avenue at St. Charles Road, Lombard. Seasonal fruits, vegetables, handcrafted goods, live music and kids’ activities. lombardchamber.com.

Babel-On with R.F. Kuang: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, via Zoom. R.F. Kuang, author of “Yellowface” and “Babel,” discusses her genre-bending fiction that critiques academia, the publishing industry and contemporary culture. The conversation will touch on her most recent novel, “Katabasis.” Kuang will be joined in conversation by Kelly Jensen, a senior editor at Book Riot. Hosted by Illinois Libraries Present. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. Free. illinoislibrariespresent.org.

“Monty Python’s Spamalot”: 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. Sundays, May 19-31; plus 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 25, and 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. The comedic musical based on the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” with book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. Tickets start at $48.50. broadwayinchicago.com/shows/spamalot.

Wednesday, May 20

Midweek Matinee “It’s Complicated”: 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Screening of the 2009 romantic comedy starring Meryl Streep as a bakery owner who finds herself caught in a complicated love triangle between her ex-husband (Alec Baldwin) and a new admirer (Steve Martin). $5. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Miss Cary-Grove Business Leadership Pageant: 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at Grove High School, 2208 Three Oaks Road, Cary. An evening celebrating the young women of the community. $10, $5 for students and seniors. carygrovechamber.com.

Aurora Film Society “On Becoming a Guinea Fowl”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway, Aurora. Screening of the 2024 black comedy by Rungano Nyoni about a middle-class Zambian family. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $10. themusicvenue.org/calendar.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 21

Bensenville Public Works open house: 3:30-7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the public works facility, 717 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the skills, tools and equipment required to maintain the village’s infrastructure. Touch-A-Truck/Ride Along, hydrant demos, games, information booths, food and prizes. bensenville.gov.

Westmont Spring Fling: 4-9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21; 4-10:30 p.m. Friday, May 22; noon to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23; and noon to 9:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Westmont Village Hall, 31 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Carnival, live entertainment, food and craft vendors. Music lineup: Thursday: Westmont’s Got Talent from 5-9:30 p.m.; Friday: Sealed With A Kiss from 5-7:30 p.m. and the Mike Wheeler Band from 8-10:30 p.m.; Saturday: Tomorrow’s Alliance from noon to 2 p.m., The Flat Cats from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Nashville Electric from 5-7:30 p.m., and Anthem from 8-10:30 p.m.; and Sunday: Emma & the Dilemma from 1-3:30 p.m., Anchors Away from 4-6:30 p.m., and Billy Gray from 7-9:30 p.m. A special fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Saturday to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Westmont Lions Club. Free. westmontlionsfoundation.org.

Your Friendly Neighborhood Historian: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. To commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary, the series is exploring major events in American history. This month’s topic is the Great Depression. $10. Register: napersettlement.org.

Bits & Buckets Stand-Up Comedy Showcase: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Comics hit the stage with a little material, then reach into the bucket to pick a topic to riff on. Lineup: Stephanie Robertson, Jack Baker, Sam Rossi, Jake Snell and Kieron Harrell, hosted by Vinny Cerone and Brando Harris. $20. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Short Story Theatre Presents Five Fascinating and True Family Tales: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, at The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Five true family stories brought to life about a feisty nana, a surprising grandpa, a grandma’s blintzes, a “connected” uncle and more. $15. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Ongoing

Around the World with Hans Christian Andersen: 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through May 23, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Featuring the Hans Christian Andersen stories “The Princess and the Pea,” “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Little Mermaid” and “The Snow Queen.” $15. metropolisarts.com.

Cantigny’s Live Music in the Beer Garden: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. select days through Oct. 11 at Cantigny Park South Grove, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Live music in the beer garden, near the Visitors Center. Music begins at 5:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Beer garden hours: 4:30-9 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Lineup: Friday, May 15: The Frank Russell Trio; Sunday, May 17: Juke Box Heroes at 3 p.m.; Wednesday, May 20: Craig Allen; Thursday, May 21: Johnny’s Crush. Included with admission. cantigny.org.

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

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”: 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 14, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. This classic musical is an uplifting tale of romance and duty set in a tropical paradise during World War II. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

“Birthday Candles”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through June 7, at Playhouse Theatre, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. This poignant play examines the highlights, heartbreaks and extraordinary moments that make up one woman’s ordinary life. Post-show discussion with the director and cast on Friday, May 15; ASL Performance on Thursday, May 28. $43-$45. atthemac.org.

“Heartbreak Hotel”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1 and 7 p.m. Thursdays, through May 31, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. This official Elvis Presley bio-musical takes a look at the rock star and icon. Tickets start at $78. marriotttheatre.com.

“The Wedding Singer”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 24, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Musical adaptation of Adam Sandler’s hit movie. $25-$55. metropolisarts.com.

Janus Theatre Company’s “An Enemy of the People”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through May 24, and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 23, in the New Elgin Art Showcase, 220 DuPage St., Elgin. The story of one brave man’s struggle to do the right thing when those in power, including his own brother, try not only to silence him, but also to destroy him. The May 23 show is an understudy performance. $25. janusplays.com.