Things to do Feb. 28 to March 6: Chicago Golf Show, Northern Illinois Boat Show and more

Starts Before Friday

Northern Illinois Boat Show: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Over 200 new and used boats from more than 50 manufacturers, and over 20 exhibitors, as well as boat trailers, parts and accessories. $9, $7 for seniors and veterans, free for kids younger than 12. illinoisboatshow.com.

“Fun Home”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28; 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. The moving story of seeing one’s parents through adult eyes, based on Alison Bechdel’s critically acclaimed graphic novel. $20-$85. PorchlightMusicTheatre.org.

The Joffrey Ballet presents “Golden Hour”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 27-28; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Chicago. The Joffrey Ballet presents a mixed repertoire program featuring the world premiere of Dani Rowe’s “Princess and the Pea,” Cathy Marston’s “Heimat,” Nicolas Blanc’s “Under the Trees’ Voices” and “Andante” by Yuri Possokhov. Tickets start at $36. joffrey.org.

“Native Gardens”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 27 through March 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A comedy about neighbors crossing boundaries and mending fences. $44, $42 for seniors. atthemac.org.

James “Murr” Murray: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at American Place Casino, 4011 Fountain Square Place Waukegan. Comedian known as one of the “The Impractical Jokers” and for appearing on “The Misery Index.” americanplace.com/entertainment/laughs-at-the-lighthouse/.

Friday, Feb. 28

Chicago Golf Show: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Golf equipment and apparel, free putting and full-swing lessons from IPGA pros, interactive and educational sessions with special guests and more. $8 Friday and $13 Saturday or Sunday for ages 16 and older; $4 for kids 12-15; and free for kids 11 and younger. chicagogolfshow.com.

Jurassic Quest: Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. See life-size dinosaurs, excavate fossils, train a raptor and more. $22-$80. navypier.org.

James “Murr” Murray: 6 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Comedian known as one of the “The Impractical Jokers” and for appearing on “The Misery Index.” $40-$140. rosemont.zanies.com.

Roots of Royalty Sneaker Ball: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Wear your finest attire and favorite sneakers for a night of music, food, dancing and community celebrating Black excellence. $30; $15 for ECC students, $10 for kids, free for kids 12 and younger. elgin.edu.

Adam Ferrara: 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedian and actor. $22. improv.com/chicago.

Disney’s “Frozen Jr.”: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Based on the hit movie and presented by HOTT (Helping Others Through Theater) Productions NFP. $20-$22. heparks.org/theater.

An Evening with the Bow Tides: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at The Mayfair Theatre at the Irish American Heritage Center, 4626 N. Knox Ave., Chicago. A powerhouse Celtic ensemble led by three Irish fiddlers: Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns and champion Irish dancer Katie Grennan. $25. irish-american.org.

Monster Jam: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Head-to-head battles of speed and skill with Grave Digger, Megalodon, El Toro Loco and more, plus Freestyle Motocross exhibitions. Tickets start at $30. rosemont.com/allstate.

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Palm Court Restaurant, 1912 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. A humorous and interactive murder mystery and a three-course meal. $79. murdermysteryco.com.

“Shrek The Musical Jr.”: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, at the Jack Benny Center for the Arts, 39 Jack Benny Drive, Waukegan. The Bowen Park Theatre for Youth Production presents the musical based on the hit movie. $10. waukeganparks.org.

The Sofa Kings for Gerry’s Cafe Benefit Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Nellie’s Gastropub & ConcertHub, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Concert featuring rock covers benefiting Gerry’s Cafe, the nonprofit coffee shop staffed by adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. $40. gerryscafe.org.

CLC Theatre “for colored girls who have considered suicide / when the rainbow is enuf”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1 and 8, and Thursday, March 6; 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2; and 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Seven women share their stories and find strength in each other’s humor and passion through a fusion of poetry, dance, music and song. $2.50-$10. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

“Clue”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1; and 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe St., Chicago. The stage comedy based on the movie inspired by the classic board game. Tickets start at $27. broadwayinchicago.com.

Comedy for Cancer: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. A comedic conversation with Chelsea Handler and comedians Brian Hicks and Vince Carone and Chicago TV personalities. Tickets include tastes from local restaurants and a copy of Handler’s new book, “I’ll Have What She’s Having.” Proceeds benefit cancer research at the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University. $95. downtowndg.org.

CSO at Wheaton: Seong-Jin Cho Plays Prokofiev: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin, Wheaton. Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien” frame Prokofiev’s incendiary Second Piano Concerto featuring Seong-Jin Cho. Tickets start at $79. wheaton.edu.

“Disney’s Mary Poppins — A Staged Concert”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, and Thursday through Saturday, March 6-8, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A musical adventure based on the Disney movie. $24-$45. metropolisarts.com.

ECC Musical Theatre’s “Next to Normal”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at SecondSpace, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. An unflinching look at a suburban family struggling with the effects of mental illness. $20-$22. eccartscenter.org.

Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone & The Association: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The music of the ’60s comes alive. $39-$69. geneseetheatre.com.

“Johnnie & Frankie”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 28 through March 8, at City Lit Theater, 1020 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. A dramatization of the song written in 1850, with a mix of cabaret, Mardi Gras celebrations and a murder mystery set against the backdrop of New Orleans. $45. urbanbroadwaygroup.org.

“Once Upon a Mattress”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and March 1, at St. Stephen Church, 1835 Spruce St., Des Plaines. The St. Stephen Gaslight Players present a musical based on the tale of “The Princess and the Pea.” $20, $15 for seniors and $12 for kids 12 and younger. marymotherofmartyrs.org.

“Titus Andronicus”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3:30 p.m. Sundays, through March 30, at Redtwist Theatre, 1044 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago. A new adaptation of Shakespeare’s most controversial play. $10-$35; Fridays are pay-what-you-can. RedtwistTheatre.org.

UChorus & Women’s Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Logan Center Performance Hall, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. The University Chorus and Women’s Ensemble presents a diverse program of classical works; folk songs from as far away as Sweden, Iceland, Nigeria and South Africa; and a range of American music. Free. music.uchicago.edu.

The Electric Rodeo DJ Dance Party, EDM vs. Country: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the PIAZZA, 85 Executive Drive, Aurora. EDM and country hits combined into a night of music, giveaways, themed drinks and prizes. For ages 21 and older. $10-$100. piazzaaurora.com.

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. A band of 14 classical musicians perform classical music and metal in candlelit settings. Tickets start at $79. chicagotheatre.com.

Spies Of The World: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Grateful Dead tribute. $35-$45. Rauecenter.org.

Saturday, March 1

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, at the Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Based on the award-winning children’s book by Mo Willems about a pigeon who wants to drive a bus. $45-$75. bignoise.org/pigeon.

Maple Sugaring Days: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, at Creek Bend Nature Center, 37W700 Dean St., St. Charles. Explore the art, science and folklore of the “sugar bush.” Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree, try drilling and setting a tap, and simmer sap over an open fire. Free admission; food, drink and syrup will be for sale. kaneforest.com.

Coinneach MacLeod: 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Coinneach MacLeod will discuss and sign copies of his new book, “The Hebridean Baker: The Scottish Cookbook.” Paula Johannesen Desimone, the current Scottish Fiddler National Champion, will perform. Free, but registration is required. Books to be signed must be purchased from The Book Stall. thebookstall.com.

Chords for Kids Concert: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. The North Central College Concert Winds performs “SpongeBob SquarePants,” “YMCA,” “Chicken Dance,” and music from Disney for children with special needs and their families. Families are encouraged to sing, dance and enjoy the music without worrying about traditional concert etiquette. Free, but tickets are required. northcentralcollege.edu/show.

Medley of Melodies: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at First United Methodist Church, 232 S. York St., Elmhurst. An evening of Broadway, opera, classical and folk songs performed by Elmhurst Choral Union members in solo and group performances. Reception to follow. Freewill donations will go to support ECU. elmhurstchoralunion.org.

The Moody Blues’ John Lodge: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Celebrates the music of the legendary rock group. $29-$65. geneseetheatre.com.

The Supertramp Tribute: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. An homage to the progressive rock band. $40-$49. Rauecenter.org.

Vitaly: An Evening of Wonders: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Vitaly’s signature illusions include bringing pictures and drawings to life and erasing people from their own driver’s licenses. $40-$50. prairiecenter.org.

Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. The choreography of Amalia Hernández honors the history, culture, music and dance of Mexico. Tickets start at $30. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Dave Nihill’s “Shelf Help Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Comedy. $35-$45. jamusa.com/venues/the-vic.

Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston. The Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra, under conductor Donald Schleicher, presents music by Ravel, Kodály and Haydn. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

The Secret Show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, on the Woodstock Square, Woodstock. Mentalist Joe Diamond hosts mind reading, true crime and ghost stories in a hyper-localized, immersive experience. Tickets start at $40. joediamondlive.com.

Seong-Jin Cho with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Capriccio Italien” frame Prokofiev’s Second Piano Concerto featuring Seong-Jin Cho. Tickets start at $59. cso.org.

Violinist Stella Chen performs with Elgin Symphony Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Elgin Symphony Orchestra welcomes violinist Stella Chen performing Beethoven’s Violin Concerto. The program also features Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5. Tickets start at $20, $10 for students. elginsymphony.org.

“Your Hit Parade: Global Edition”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in the Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd St., St. Charles. Vocalist Maureen Christine and the Michael Bazan Quartet will perform hits of artists and composers from various spots around the globe. $30. NorrisCulturalArts.com.

Legends of Laughter: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Arie Crown Theater, McCormick Place, 2301 Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Features Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Don DC Curry, Guy Torry, Finesse Mitchell, Leon Rogers and Zach Boog. Tickets start at $59. ariecrown.com.

Matt Mathews’ “Boujee On A Budget Tour”: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $29.50. chicagotheatre.com.

Take Two: The Improvised Movie: 9 p.m. Saturdays, March 1, 8 and 15, at The Second City, 230 W. North Ave., Chicago. A longform, narrative show in which a group of movie buffs use their knowledge of cinema and genre to create two fully improvised, 30-minute movies. $25. secondcity.com.

Sunday, March 2

Downtown Naperville Wine Walk: Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, check in at Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 244 S. Main St., Naperville. Sip and stroll through downtown Naperville on a curated Wine Walk featuring 12 pours. Choose all-red, all-white or a mix, with food at the final stop. Must be 21 or older to attend. $55. downtownnaperville.com/events/downtown-naperville-winter-wine-walk/.

Galway Gals: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St., Geneva. Irish music. Free. Registration recommended. gpld.org.

Golden Girls Drag Brunch: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. A drag tribute to the Golden Girls. $25-$40. improv.com/chicago.

“Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live!”: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The Fraggles in an all-new adventure. $35-$49. geneseetheatre.com.

Ivy Ford Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the Orlin Trapp Auditorium, 2325 Brookside Ave., Waukegan. Singer, songwriter, musician and entertainer. $100. lakecountyconcerts.org.

Palatine Concert Band Winter Concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Frederick Lowe. $3-$10. cuttinghall.org.

The Jury Experience: An Immersive Courtroom Case: 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St., Chicago. A live theater courtroom drama where the audience decides the final verdict. $46-$61. chopintheatre.com.

Music of the Baroque: Handel’s “Theodora”: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. In celebration of Principal Guest Conductor Nicholas Kraemer’s 80th birthday, a world-renowned cast of soloists join the chorus and orchestra for Handel’s masterpiece. Tickets start at $43. baroque.org.

Tuesday, March 4

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play”: 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday through Friday, March 4-7, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A musical experience inspired by Mo Willems’ award-winning children’s books. $14. metropolisarts.com.

Civitas Ensemble Plays Bonis & Dvorak: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Civitas Ensemble performs Bonis’ Piano Quartet No. 1 in B-flat Major and Dvořák’s Piano Quintet in A Major. Pay what you wish starting at $15. cso.org.

Wednesday, March 5

“Guys and Dolls”: 2 p.m. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, March 5-30 (March 7 show is at 7 p.m., no 2 p.m. show March 8), at the North Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Music Theater Works’ season kicks off with the beloved musical. Tickets start at $21. musictheaterworks.com.

Thursday, March 6

Woodlands Academy presents “Mamma Mia!”: 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 6-8, at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. A young woman searches for her father featuring some of ABBA’s popular pop songs. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. woodlandsacademy.org.

“Ireland is Calling You Home”: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District, 109 S. State St., Hampshire. A mix of old Irish and Irish American ballads and up-tempo, semi-contemporary music with guitarist and singer Ian Gould with fiddler and singer Lukas Jaeger. Includes a slideshow and commentary. ellajohnsonlibrary.org.

Aziz Ansari’s “Hypothetical Tour”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, March 6 and 9, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Standup comedy. Tickets start at $49. chicagotheatre.com.

CLC International Film Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. A screening of “Perfect Blue” (Japan, 1997), the first film of the late anime legend Satoshi Kon. The film has adult content and is not suitable for children. Free. clcillinois.edu.

Illusionist Rick Thomas: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. The award-winning entertainer presents an evening of magic, comedy and dancers. $39-$55. geneseetheatre.com.

Ongoing

“The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System”: 10 a.m., with occasional 12:30 p.m. showings, various dates through March 29 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Musical adaptation of the children’s books. Tickets start at $16.75. marriotttheatre.com.

Winter Ravinia Farmers Market: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays through April 26 at Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park. Shop for local food, artisan products and sustainable products. Free. raviniafarmersmarket.com.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 1 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, through March 30, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The beloved musical about Joseph, his father Jacob, 11 siblings and the coat of many colors. Tickets start at $68. marriotttheatre.com.

“Beautiful the Carole King Musical”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays, through March 23, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The story of Carole King’s meteoric rise to stardom. Tickets start at $69.75. drurylanetheatre.com.

“Waitress”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, through March 30, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The story of a waitress and expert pie maker trapped in a small town between the life she’s living and the life she wants. $28-$85. paramountaurora.com.

“Glengarry Glen Ross”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 9, at The Barrington Theater, 540 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Immersive production of David Mamet’s play about the ruthless world of real estate sales presented by Parker Players Theater Co. $30-$35.88. parkerplayerstheater.org.

“I and You”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 23, plus other dates, at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. An ode to youth, life, love and the strange beauty of human connectedness by playwright Lauren Gunderson. $45. citadeltheatre.org.