Things to do Feb. 13-19: Second City at The MAC, George Lopez, Valentine’s Day events, Dinosaur Adventure and more

Starts before Friday

57th Annual RV Camping & Van Show: Noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. New models and floor plans, dealers, campground-related booth displays and more. $15 for one day, $20 for multiday ticket; $5-$8 for kids 6-12. chicagorvshow.com.

Alex Ross — Heroes & Villains: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday through Monday, Feb. 13-16, at the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of Lake County, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville. A larger-than-life presentation of the work of legendary comic book artist Alex Ross featuring heroes and villains from the Marvel and DC universes. Museum admission: $3-$10, exhibit tickets: $5-$10, and free for kids 3 and younger. lcfpd.org/museum/.

2026 Chicago International Salsa Congress: 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, to 2 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13; 9:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, to 4 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15; and 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, to 3 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Westin O’Hare, 6100 N. River Road, Rosemont. Latin music and dance event with dance and music workshops, five dance showcases, four live concerts and more. Tickets start at $22.53. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Crying at The Shed: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago. Film festival including a performance by Lael Neale and a screening of “Licorice Pizza” on Thursday; screenings of “Beginners,” “Y Tu Mamá Tambien” and “My Own Private Idaho” on Friday; and “Lady and the Tramp” (1955), “La Chimera,” “Her” and “Lost in Translation” on Saturday. $21.38-$42.04 Thursday, $14.60-$48.92 Friday, $12.34-$48.92 Saturday, $117.87 festival pass. saltshedchicago.com.

Disney On Ice “Jump In!”: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13; and 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Features characters from “Zootopia,” “Inside Out 2,” “Moana 2” and more. Tickets start at $26.95. unitedcenter.com.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 12-13, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s beloved musical based on the classic tale. $14. foxvalleyparkdistrict.org.

Russell Peters: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $65.73. improv.com/chicago.

10,000 Maniacs: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14, and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at City Winery, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Tickets start at $78. citywinery.com.

Jaap van Zweden, Himari and Mozart’s “Jupiter”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 14, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Jaap van Zweden conducts teen violinist Himari’s take on Mozart’s “Jupiter” and more. Tickets start at $39. cso.org.

Friday, Feb. 13

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: 10 a.m. Fridays through Sundays, Feb. 13 through March 28, and Wednesdays and Thursdays starting March 4; plus Monday, Feb. 16, and Thursday, Feb. 26; and 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The musical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved tale. Tickets start at $18.75. marriotttheatre.com.

“Cupid's Curse”: Time slots every half hour from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at Disturbia Haunted House Chicago, 1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove. Experience the thrills of love gone wrong at a Valentine’s Day haunted house. Tickets start at $23.99. hauntedhousedisturbia.com.

Dan Navarro and Jessica Willis Fisher: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at The Venue, 21 S. Broadway Ave., Aurora. Singer, songwriter, voice actor and producer Dan Navarro joins singer-songwriter-fiddler Jessica Willis Fisher on stage. $29-$34.15. themusicvenue.org.

Francis Ellis: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $36.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“Grease” A Movie Sing-A-Long: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Sing the soundtrack, with lyrics provided. Costumes encouraged. $12. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Petra van Nuis Jazz Trio: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Wilmette Public Library, 1242 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette. Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with romantic jazz from vocalist Petra van Nuis, guitarist Andy Brown and bassist Clark Sommers. wilmette.libnet.info.

Rendezvous Arts, Kaia String Quartet & Fareed Haque: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The Kaia String Quartet joins forces with guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque for a Valentine’s week concert. The night’s visual counterpart is sculptor Margie Criner. $35. gortoncenter.org.

“Valentine’s Slasher Nights”: Time slots every half hour from 7-9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13-14, at the Basement of the Dead Haunted House Chicago, 42 W. New York St., Aurora. A special Valentine’s Day event at Basement of the Dead Haunted House. Tickets start at $17.49. basementofthedead.com.

Contemporary Music Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. The ensemble celebrates the friendship and artistic connection between Yoko Ono and John Cage. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Three American Troubadours: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Celebrating the music of James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King. $44-$55. atthemac.org.

Valentine’s Romance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Studebaker Theater, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago; 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Gary United Methodist Church, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb, 15, at Union Church, 137 S. Garfield St., Hinsdale. World-class violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou plays romances for violin and orchestra by Beethoven and Dvorak and love-inspired works by Kreisler. $2-$100. cameratachicago.org.

Barn Dance Apocalypse: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. The Golden Horse Ranch Band performs square dance, line dance, two-step, polkas and waltzes. $39.96. thaliahallchicago.com.

Valentine’s Stand-Up: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A night of stand-up about relationships, kids, and the love and chaos that goes into both, with Maggie Hughes Depalo and Jim Flannigan. Tickets start at $43. rauecenter.org.

Saturday, Feb. 14

Dinosaur Adventure: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. An exhibit showcasing life-sized, realistic dinosaurs that move and roar. Kids’ activities include Jurassic scooters, themed obstacle courses, dinosaur rides and more. $33.08-$117.92. universe.com/events/dinosaur-adventure-chicago-il-tickets-V85K0S

Love Is In the Air, Old Time Radio Shows: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Glenside Public Library, 25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights. Those Were the Days Radio Players West will bring three Valentine’s Day-themed Golden Age radio shows to life. Free; registration required. glensidepld.org.

Valentine's Day Concert with Nanny Nikki: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. Grammy-nominated children’s musician Nanny Nikki performs a show for kids 3-6 and their families. Free tickets will be handed out starting 20 minutes before the show. Free. glenviewpl.org.

Sound Bath: Noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. An immersive, full-body listening experience that uses therapeutic sounds and vibrations to restore harmony in the mind, body and spirit. $19-$25. nbparks.org.

SOUL Kisses 4 Valentine’s Day: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, 22093 N. Countryside Lane, Barrington. Hot chocolate, raffles, visits with therapy animals including a mini therapy horse, photo ops and hobby horse fun. $15; free for kids 2 and younger. soulharbourranch.org.

“Arthur & Friends Make a Musical”: 1:30 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15 and 21-22, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Based on the “Arthur” book series by Marc Brown. $8-$20. cuttinghall.org.

“Not So Silly Love Songs: My Favorite Love Songs”: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Clarence Goodman will perform and discuss classic love songs spanning decades of music history. $10, free for GEHS members and students. gehs.org.

Westmont Park District Winter Beer Festival: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Ty Warner Park, 800 Blackhawk Drive, Westmont. Craft beer selections from local breweries. $50-$70, $10 for designated driver. westmontparks.org.

Winter Chilly Fest: 4-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 14-15, at the Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie. Snow and ice games, snowshoeing, hayrides, ice skating, a campfire with hot chocolate and roasted marshmallows, and a chili dinner in a rustic room overlooking the pond. $8; $14-$18 with chili dinner. skokieparks.org.

The Second City’s “Laugh Harder Not Smarter”: 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn. Featuring classic sketch comedy and songs from Second City’s history, plus new sketches and irreverent improv. Features valentine drink specials before the show and chocolate hearts after the show. $32-$39. atthemac.org.

“Stargazers Ball: Love to Love You”: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A Valentine’s Day celebration featuring live music, disco, food catered by 3 Chefs, an open bar and live entertainment from Chicago disco queen Lynne Jordan. $175. rauecenter.org.

Woodstock Mall Paranormal Investigation: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at Woodstock Square Mall, 110 S. Johnson St. #113, Woodstock. Learn about the history of the mall and see different types of tools and communication strategies used by professional ghost hunters. $28.52. Buy tickets at eventbrite.com.

Jessica Kirson: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $47.42. jamusa.com.

Abbey Road: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Beatles tribute. $48-$52. prairiecenter.org.

Wheaton College Symphonic Band Winter Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Edman Chapel Auditorium, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. The Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents “Raíces y Ritmos: Colors of the Hispanic World.” Free. wheaton.edu.

George Lopez: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $60. geneseetheatre.com.

Industria Del Amor: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. “I Love You Tour.” Tickets start at $82.95. rosemont.com/theatre.

Sunday, Feb. 15

Lunar New Year Festival: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Evanston SPACE, 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Evanston ASPA’s annual Lunar New Year celebration. Free. evanstonaspa.org.

Community Day: Mardi Gras: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St., Batavia. A free community crafting day with make-and-take stations for Mardi Gras mask making, bead-stringing, mini king cake ornaments, wands and scepters. Instructors will be on-site to help guide the activities. Free and open to all ages. waterstreetstudios.org.

“Catch the Twain — The Musical”: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Folk musician Mark Dvorak provides the soundtrack for Warren Brown’s performance as Mark Twain with old-time banjo tunes and period songs. Free. Register at rmlib.org.

The Heart Strings Duo: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Featuring guitarist Casey Nielsen and vocalist Christy Bennett. Free. scpld.libnet.info.

Petra’s Recession Seven: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Glenview Public Library, 1930 Glenview Road, Glenview. An all-star band comprised of Chicago musicians playing 1920s and ’30s Chicago-style hot jazz and 1940s big-band swing. Free. Register at glenviewpl.org.

Sunday Concerts: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton. The Donna Herula Trio will perform. Free. wheatonlibrary.org.

Love Songs by Black Artists: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at First Congregational Church of Evanston, 1445 Hinman Ave., Evanston. A musical celebration of Black love, poetry and song featuring the texts of Black American poets set to music by Black American composers performed by tenor Henry Pleas and pianist Kent R. Brooks. Free. firstchurchevanston.org.

Michael Bazan and Big City Dixieland Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. Dixieland and New Orleans jazz. Free. mchenry.edu.

“Radiant Voices”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Frank Ticheli’s orchestral fantasy “Radiant Voices” and acclaimed soloist Leland Ko joins the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for Dvorák’s Cello Concerto in B minor. $12-$47. dupagesymphony.org.

Baroque Music Ensemble “Shining Stars”: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. The ensemble plays an array of mid-18th-century works, including two symphonies from early in Joseph Haydn’s career. $4-$6. artscircle.northwestern.edu.

Yonder Mountain String Band: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at the Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Roots music. $25-$35. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Monday, Feb. 16

J. Grant’s All Star Birthday Bash: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at City Winery Chicago, 1200 W. Randolph St., Chicago. With special guest performers Simone Green, D2G, Camille Robinson and Isiah Mitchell. Tickets start at $30. citywinery.com.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

“Maiden Voyage — The Music of Herbie Hancock”: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston. The Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble performs the music of pianist, bandleader, composer and Chicago native Herbie Hancock. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Shedd Aquarium Resident Free Days: Hours vary by day Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 17-19 and 24-26, at the John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. Free admission for Illinois residents. Advance reservations recommended. There is a $5 convenience fee for reservations made online; tickets can be reserved at (312) 939-2438 at no extra cost. Adults must provide proof of residency when redeeming tickets at a discounted rate. sheddaquarium.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

Midweek Matinee: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. Screening of “Pillow Talk” (1959). $8. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Irish Session: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at Quigley’s Irish Pub, 43 E. Jefferson, Naperville. A casual gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish music on live reels, hornpipes, slip jigs and more. wsirish.org/content.aspx.

Thursday, Feb. 19

Leigh Omilinsky: 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. “Beyond the Butter and Sugar: A Pastry Chef’s Passion, Perseverance and Persistence.” $33. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Jim Gaffigan “Everything is Wonderful!”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19-20, and 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $53.25. msg.com.

Thursday Night Laughs: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Comedy series featuring St. James Jackson, Lauren Hooberman, Nick Cobb, Mike Maxwell, Chelsea Hood and Drew Frees. $20-$25. prairiecenter.org.

Arena Theater’s “Arms and the Man”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19-21, and Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 25-27, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Jenks Hall, 433 N. Howard St., Wheaton. Satirical comedy set in an 1885 Bulgarian household where both upper and lower classes navigate relationships as they wrestle with societal and cultural expectations. $11.50-$17.25. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Brian Posehn: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20-21, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $36.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra: Mäkelä “Conducts Ein Heldenleben”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 19-21, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Zell Music Director Designate Klaus Mäkelä pairs Strauss’ “A Hero’s Life” with music from his native Finland. Tickets start at $49. cso.org.

“Everybody Thrashing”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19-20; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Madden Theatre, 171 Chicago Ave., Naperville. A play with music incorporating original text, Medieval writings and devised moments created by the ensemble depicting the Dancing Plague of 1518, in which roughly 400 people couldn’t stop dancing. $14. northcentralcollege.edu.

Ongoing

Brookfield Zoo Free Days: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 28 (except Monday, Feb. 16) at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 8400 31st St., Brookfield. Free general admission. Parking and attraction fees apply. brookfieldzoo.org.

“The Outsider”: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11; 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 22, at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. A comedy of campaign chaos kicks off the new season. $30-$55. oillamptheater.org.

Ice Rink & Cocoa Cabanas: Ice rink open 4-9 p.m. Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Cocoa Cabanas available at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Fridays and noon, 3 and 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 28 in the Cantigny Visitors Center Parking Lot, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. Ice skating, hot chocolate, fire pits, s’mores, specialty drinks and more. Admission to the rink is $7, free for spectators. Skate rental is $3. Two-hour Cocoa Cabana rentals start at $125, plus a food and beverage minimum. Each cabana can host up to 10 people. cantigny.org.

“Dear Evan Hansen”: 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays through March 22, plus 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 11, and 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 12, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Chicago-area premiere of the six-time Tony Award-winning musical. Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

“Admissions”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 15; plus 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25 and March 11, at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. This drama examines the lengths we’ll go to to protect our kids and the complicated truths that surface when personal stakes hit close to home. $45. citadeltheatre.org.

“The Lion In Winter”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through March 1 at The Barrington, 540 W. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. A razor-sharp duel of love, power and inheritance featuring King Henry II, Eleanor of Aquitaine and their three rival sons at Christmas 1183. $28.03-$38.43. parkerplayerstheater.org.

“Little Shop of Horrors”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and 7 p.m. Thursdays through March 15 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Feb. 25 and 1 p.m. Thursdays starting Feb. 26 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The story of plant store attendant Seymour, his co-worker crush Audrey and the man-eating plant that threatens the world. $78-$101. marriotttheatre.com.

“Rumors” by Neil Simon: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Feb. 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A group of wealthy friends gather at a dinner party and find the host wounded and his wife missing, then concoct wild cover stories, each lie spiraling further out of control. $20-$30. threebrotherstheatre.com.

“Unnecessary Farce”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through March 1 at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. A pair of inept police officers set up a sting operation in a pair of matching hotel rooms. Contains adult themes and language. $43-$45. atthemac.org.