Things to do March 20-26: ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ Lake County RV Outlet Show, egg hunts and more

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Starts before Friday

“Dear Evan Hansen”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 19-20; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 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.

“On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan”: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18; 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19; 7 p.m. Friday, March 20; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. This high-energy musical follows the inspiring true story of the Estefans’ journey from Cuba to international superstardom, featuring hits such as “Conga” and “Rhythm Is Gonna Get You.” Tickets start at $69.75. drurylanetheatre.com.

“Lucas” 40th Anniversary Celebration: 1, 3:10, 5:20 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Thursday, March 19-26, plus 9:40 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, at the Glen Art Theatre, 540 Crescent Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Honoring the anniversary of the 1986 film that was filmed in Glen Ellyn, with scenes filmed in the theater itself. $3.50 on March 19; $9 other days. glenarttheatre.com.

Carlos Mencia: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21; and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. “No Hate No Fear” comedy tour. $35.91-$65.73. improv.com/chicago.

“The Importance of Being Earnest”: 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 19-21, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the Studio Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. College Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece. $16-$18. atthemac.org.

“Madama Butterfly”: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Tuesday, March 31, and Monday, April 6; 2 p.m. Sundays, March 22 and April 12, and Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, April 9; and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Lyric Opera House, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Chicago. One of opera’s most beloved works in a bold reimagining by director Matthew Ozawa. Sung in Italian with projected English titles. Tickets start at $47. lyricopera.org.

Cactus Tate: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 20-21, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. This rising Latina comedian and TikTok star delivers raw, authentic storytelling about family drama and modern life. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $31. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

16th annual Lake County Film Festival: Through Monday, March 23, at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Gorton Center in Lake Forest and Antioch Theater in Antioch. The lineup includes films, documentaries, narrative features and short films. Individual tickets are $10, with discounted day, weekend and full-festival badges. lakecountyfilmfestival.org.

Friday, March 20

Lake County RV Outlet Show: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, March 20; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. See new gas and diesel motorhomes, fifth wheels, toy haulers, travel trailers, pop-up campers and more. Free. rvoutletshow.com.

Chicago Tattoo Arts Festival: 2-11 p.m. Friday, March 20; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 21; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Featuring over 400 tattoo artists, live sideshow entertainment and human suspension performances. Single-day tickets start at $25; three-day pass is $50. villainarts.com.

Holi Color Fight: 4-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Indian Prairie Public Library, 401 Plainfield Road, Darien. Celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of spring and colors, with a traditional outdoor color fight. This family-friendly event features designated areas for different age groups (4 and older). Weather-dependent; may be canceled in the event of rain. ippl.libcal.com.

2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival: 7-9 p.m. Friday, March 20, at Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave., Evanston. Hosted by the Evanston Environmental Association, the theme of the fest, which features environmental and adventure films, is “Water Tales.” $15-$20. evanstonenvironment.org.

Mae Martin: 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy on “The Possum” tour. Tickets start at $41.24. jamusa.com.

“The Revolutionists”: 7 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. This irreverent, girl-powered comedy by Lauren Gunderson set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror follows four women as they fight for equality and legacy in 1793 Paris. $6 or two for $7. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Ohio Players: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Funk. With special guest Dazz Band. Tickets start at $66.95. geneseetheatre.com.

Rhinestone Cowgirls: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Classic and contemporary country hits. $45-$50. prairiecenter.org.

“Time of My Life”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 20 through April 11, with 2 p.m. matinees Saturdays, March 28 and 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.

Bohemian Queen: 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Queen tribute. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $59. rauecenter.org.

“The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, March 20 through 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

Rick Wakeman & Son: 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Progressive rock legend Rick Wakeman performs with his son, Oliver. $56.75-$108.75. arcadalive.com.

Saturday, March 21

Easter Egg Hunt at Olson’s Ace Hardware: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, at 700 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge. Crafts, prizes and an egg hunt. $28.52. Register at eventbrite.com.

Shamrock Smash Pickleball Tournament: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Techny Prairie Activity Center, 180 Anets Drive, Northbrook. A round-robin mixed doubles tournament designed for 3.0-3.5 level players in a nonelimination format. Participants are encouraged to wear green. Register for age groups 16-39 or 40-plus. nbparks.org.

Spring craft fair: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield, Elmhurst. Proceeds benefit local veterans organizations. americanlegionthb187.org.

Adult Egg Hunt: 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Berens Park baseball fields, 493 N. Oaklawn Ave., Elmhurst. Adults 18 and older can hunt for eggs filled with treats. Food trucks and raffle. Free, but pre-registration is required. epd.org.

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Building 1, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Earth Science Club of Northern Illinois presents its annual show featuring dealers, demonstrators, displays, live and silent auctions and a Kids’ Korner. Free admission and parking. esconi.org.

Maple Fest: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Downers Grove Museum campus, 831 Maple Ave., Downers Grove. Discover how maple syrup gets made over an outdoor fire and learn about tree biology and ID, as well as the regional history behind syrup production. Also, games, artifacts and treats. $10-$15. Register: dgparks.org.

Princess & Superhero Day: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Volo Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Volo Museum teams up with Costumers for a Cause. Throughout the museum, children can meet, interact with, and take photos alongside princesses and superheroes. Kids 12 or younger who come dressed as their favorite character get a free Gold Pass granting admission to Volo Museum and Jurassic Gardens. $29-$38. volofun.com.

Discovery Walk: 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 21, at Hawthorne Hills Nature Center, 28 Brookside Drive, Elgin. In the “Signs of Spring” walk, see the vibrant return of life to the landscape. Free. elginil.gov.

Maple Syrup Hikes: Noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 21-22, at Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. These naturalist-led hikes teach the history and science of maple syrup production, from identifying sap trees to the boiling process. $7 for Lake County residents and $9 for nonresidents. Register for a time slot: lcfpd.org.

2026 Hobby Horse Spring Showcase: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at SOUL Harbour Ranch Animal Therapy Program, 22093 N. Countryside Lane, Barrington. A showcase of hobby horsing for both experienced hobbyists and newcomers. $17.85 per participant; $7.18 per nonparticipant guest. Register at eventbrite.com.

Candy Land Carnival: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the ARC Center, 201 W. National St., West Chicago. Lollipop Lane, Gumdrop Games, candy-themed activities, and character meet and greets. $15-$18 or $20-$24 at the door; free for adults. Register: we-goparks.org/special-event.

Salt Creek Ballet’s “Cinderella”: 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $39-$44. atthemac.org.

Step Into Spring Wine Walk: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, in downtown Batavia. Inaugural event offers wine pours, a commemorative glass and a photo booth while exploring local merchants. $39. Tickets: downtownbatavia.com.

Family Egg Hunt Adventure: 1:30-2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Lincoln Marsh, Harrison and Pierce avenues, Wheaton. Families can search for hidden eggs along the trails of Lincoln Marsh. For kids 10 and younger, accompanied by a nonpaying adult. Admission is $12 for Wheaton residents and $15 for nonresidents. Register: wheatonparkdistrict.com.

ArtWauk: 5-9 p.m. Saturday, March 21, in the Arts & Entertainment District, 2001 Belvedere Road, Waukegan. Art exhibits, musicians and performances in downtown Waukegan and the Belvidere Mall. artwauk.com.

Revelator: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A tribute to Tedeschi Trucks Band. Tickets start at $39. rauecenter.org.

Uptown: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at ECC’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. R&B and today’s hits. $50, $20 for kids. eccartscenter.org.

The Cleverlys: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Covers and original songs with a faux-family backstory. $37. woodstockoperahouse.com.

“Mariachi Mosaic”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Mariachi Acero de Las Vegas ensemble joins the DuPage Symphony Orchestra for a program featuring orchestral works by Márquez, Moncayo and more; ensemble works by the Mariachi Acero artists alone; and fusion pieces by Mexican and Latin American composers, specially arranged for symphony orchestra and Mariachi Acero. Tickets: $5-$43. dupagesymphony.org.

Three Redneck Tenors: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. This musical comedy features a “new breed” of tenor, blending classically trained vocals with down-home humor. $50-$55. prairiecenter.org.

“Welcome Springtime” rock ’n’ roll show: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Moonlight Theatre, 7 S. Second Ave., St. Charles. Ronnie Rice of the New Colony Six and Joe Cantafio of Jade 50s. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $30. moonlighttheatre.com.

Bee Gees Gold, The Tribute: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Bee Gees tribute. Tickets start at $43.90. geneseetheatre.com.

Echoes of Pompeii: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The 11-piece band performs a Pink Floyd tribute. $22.75-$32.75. desplainestheatre.com.

Elton Dan & The Rocket Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Tribute honoring Elton John’s birthday. $32.75-$56.75. arcadalive.com.

Sunday, March 22

Scott Smith’s All Animal Expo: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Bimonthly show with vendors from the Midwest. $3-$8. allanimalexpo.com.

McCormick House Tour: 1-2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Tours led by museum docents of the 1952 home designed by Mies van der Rohe. Advance tickets are recommended. Includes admission to the museum. $23. Register: elmhurstartmuseum.org/events.

Pickwick Theatre Classic Film Series: 1 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Screening of Cecil B. DeMille’s “The Ten Commandments.” Advance tickets are $10, or $12 at the door. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

Easter Egg Hunt: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Medinah Shrine, 550 Shriners Drive, Addison. Egg hunt, kids’ games, candy, ice cream, snacks and more. Net proceeds benefit the Medinah Shriners. Donations welcome. RSVP: medinah.org.

Cadillac Groove: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the Mainstage Theatre at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Blues, soul, rock and R&B. $38. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Northwest Symphony Orchestra “Freedom”: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in the Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Featuring Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia,” Margaret Bonds and Paul R. Cooper’s “The Montgomery Variations,” Giuseppe Verdi’s “Va, pensiero,” Aaron Copland’s “Lincoln Portrait” and Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3. $12.51-$23.18. northwestsymphony.org.

Sinfonietta Bel Canto Voice Competition: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5739 Dunham Road, Downers Grove. Showcases finalists from the 13th annual vocal awards competition performing operatic and classical selections. $25 for adults and $20 for seniors. sinfoniettabelcanto.org.

Colton Dixon: 7 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. The singer/songwriter will perform with “The Voice” alum bodie. Tickets start at $69 at etickets.com.

Monday, March 23

Movie Monday: 7 p.m. Monday, March 23, at Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. “Pride & Prejudice” (2005). Doors open at 6 p.m. $1 (cash only at the door). Concessions via cash or card. paramountaurora.com/series/movie-mondays.

DuPage Community Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Under the direction of Mark Taylor, this community ensemble performs wind band music. $9. atthemac.org.

Tuesday, March 24

Composition Faculty Concert: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Armerding Center for Music and the Arts 132 Recital Hall, 520 E. Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton. An evening of works by Wheaton College Composition Faculty Shawn Okpebholo, Xavier Beteta, Misook Kim, Howie Whitaker and Tim McDunn. $11.80-$17.70. wheaton.edu.

Wednesday, March 25

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Screening of “Tomorrow Never Dies.” Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Late Night at the Museum: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the Elmhurst Art Museum, 150 S. Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst. Enjoy a glass of wine and an evening at the museum after hours. Register kids 4-15 for an artmaking activity in the education studio while adults enjoy the “Living With Modernism” exhibition. $15-$20. Register: elmhurstartmuseum.org/events.

Jazz Ensemble and Combos Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at Armerding Concert Hall, 520 Kenilworth, Wheaton. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Student Ensembles Concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. COD students present an evening of music featuring five COD music department ensembles: Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Percussion Ensemble and Jazz/Pop Combos. $9. atthemac.org.

Thursday, March 26

Forged — Making a Knife With Traditional Blacksmith Skills: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Lisle Library District, 777 Front St., Lisle. As part of the Chicago Author Series, author Paul White presents traditional forging techniques used to hand-build knife blades with only a hammer and anvil. Free. Register: museumsatlislestation.org.

“Carousel”: 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, March 26-28, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at Perry Theatre, 349 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora. The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical follows the tragic romance between a carousel barker and a millworker. Free, but registration is required. alumni.aurora.edu.

Flashlight Egg Hunt: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Churchill Park, 271 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. The egg hunt includes special eggs redeemable for grand prize baskets. Check-in starts at 7:45 and 8:45 p.m. Flashlight egg hunts will take place following a short hike through the Churchill Woods at approximately 8 and 9 p.m. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. $12-$24. Register: gepark.org.

Forever K-Pop: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A full-scale, live tribute show inspired by the film “KPop Demon Hunters.” Tickets start at $64.55. geneseetheatre.com.

“The Grown-Ups”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 26-27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28; and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. North Central College theater production follows a group of camp counselors trying to mold the leaders of tomorrow when tomorrow is looking bleaker and bleaker. $14. northcentralcollege.edu.

Wheaton College The Messiah Project 2026: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, and Saturday, March 28, at Armerding Concert Hall, 520 Kenilworth, Wheaton. The Wheaton College Concert Choir reimagines Handel’s Messiah. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

FKA twigs “Body High Tour”: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. Avant-pop visionary FKA twigs joins special guest Tokischa in a fusion of electronic music, R&B and avant-garde performance art. Tickets start at $51. wintrustarena.com.

Ongoing

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”: 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Sundays through March 28, plus 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets start at $18.75. marriotttheatre.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. Tuesdays, March 31 and April 21 (no 7 p.m. show Sundays, April 5 and 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.

“Out of Order”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 29, at Playhouse 111, 111 N. Hale St., Wheaton. This classic British farce by Ray Cooney follows a junior government minister whose secret rendezvous at a London hotel spirals into a chaotic series of cover-ups and mistaken identities when a body is discovered. $25. wheatondrama.org.

“The Play That Goes Wrong”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 29; plus 2 p.m. Thursday, March 19, and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. A bungling troupe of thespians attempting to stage a 1920s murder mystery trip over everything, including their lines, and things quickly go from bad to disastrous. $25-$49. metropolisarts.com.

“Tuesdays With Morrie”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 28, at Overshadowed Theatrical Productions, 900 Foster Ave., Medinah. Follows the true story of Mitch Albom, a career-obsessed journalist who reunites with his former college professor, Morrie Schwartz, during Morrie’s final months. Their weekly meetings evolve into a final class on the meaning of life. $20-$32. overshadowed.org.

Janus Theatre’s “The Alchemist”: 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through March 29, at the Elgin Art Showcase, 18 Villa Court, Elgin. Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, this comedy follows a trio of con artists who transform a gentleman’s home into a den of criminal capitalism to dupe their unsuspecting neighbors. $25. janusplays.com.