Things to do April 24-30: Cirque Italia, Fear No Art Festival, final performances of ‘Hamilton’ and more

Starts before Friday

“Hamilton”: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 22; 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 23-24; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25; and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 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.

Arena Theater’s “Well”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 22-24, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in Wheaton College Jenks Hall, 433 Howard St., Wheaton. Lisa Kron’s play explores themes of illness, health and family. $11.50. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Central States Numismatic Society Convention: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 23-24, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Coin collectors convention includes a 425-plus dealer booth area, educational exhibits and more. $15 for one day, $30 for three days. csns.org/convention.

Arbor Day Plant Sale: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 23, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Shop from a variety of plants chosen by experts for success in a Chicago-area garden. $15-$32, early access tickets $30-$47. mortonarb.org.

Maddy Smith “Bad Genes Tour”: 7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 23-25, at The Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. MTV’s “Wild ’N Out” star will perform a new hour of comedy material. Tickets are $31 for general admission. Venue is 21 and older. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

North Central College Theatre presents “Rent”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 23-24; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. This Pulitzer Prize-winning musical follows a year in the life of young artists struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side. $14. northcentralcollege.edu.

Friday, April 24

Engineering Expo 2026: 1-4 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Credit Union 1 Arena, 525 S. Racine Ave., Chicago. See engineering and computer science projects from The University of Illinois Chicago’s College of Engineering. Free. creditunion1arena.com.

Aquatics Easter Egg Hunt & Roller Skating Night: 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA, 2500 Bethany Road, Sycamore. Admission includes a designated egg hunt time slot in the pool, roller skating access, and pizza and water. Participants may bring their own skates or use those provided by the Y. $11-$16. Register: kishymca.org.

Lotería Nights: 5-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. An adults-only evening of Lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo, featuring custom Arboretum-themed illustrated cards, bilingual game hosting, prizes, and food and drinks in the Firefly Pavilion. Includes Arboretum admission, Lotería play, and one alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverage. $45. Tickets: mortonarb.org.

Akaash Singh: 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. “Generational Triumph Tour.” Tickets start at $56.30. msg.com.

Kevin Farley: 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Stand-up comedy. $37.95. rosemont.zanies.com.

Nighttime Walking Meditation: 7-8:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. This guided hike provides a walking meditation, beginning with a gentle invitation to awaken your senses. Then enjoy the silence and space for contemplation in a safe, wooded environment as you move at a gentle pace along the trail. $32. Sign up at mortonarb.org.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24; 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25; and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. Classic works from the Ailey repertory and new works by contemporary choreographers. $52-$213. auditoriumtheatre.org.

Cirque Italia Atlantis: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24; 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25; 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26; and 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Chicago Premium Outlets, 1650 Premium Outlets Blvd., Aurora. See acrobats, jugglers, aerialists, dancers and clowns in a water circus. $15-$65, free for children with paid adult tickets. cirqueitalia.com.

Emergence Dance Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, in the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. An evening of dance and film featuring choreography and performances by College of DuPage students and faculty and guests artists from the Chicago area. $6-$11. atthemac.org.

“Fahrenheit 451”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, April 24 to May 3, at ECC SecondSpace Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC Theatre production of a stage adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s classic novel follows a fireman’s dangerous journey toward truth in a world where books are outlawed. $14 or $12 for seniors. eccartscenter.org/tickets.

Fear No Art Festival: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Mainstage Theatre, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Celebrating the arts through a mix of music, dance and poetry performed by students and community members. $11-$13. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

North Central College Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $7. northcentralcollege.edu.

“A Streetcar Named Desire”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Skokie Theatre, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Tennessee Williams’ emotionally charged drama that explores desire, delusion and the realities of human nature. $42, $38 for seniors and students. skokietheatre.org.

Style Thief Fashion Show: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Hemmens Main Stage Theatre, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Stylist Erin Stoll hosts an evening of fashion and identity featuring live makeovers, style tips and conversations on personal confidence. Online: $16.50, plus a $3 fee; by phone: $15, plus a $6 fee; and in-person $15; $80-$88 for a table of four. hemmens.org.

Saturday, April 25

Earth Day Community In Action Clean-Up Day: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at various locations in Aurora and Montgomery. Help the Fox Valley Park District with litter pickup and debris removal along the Fox River and local trails. Volunteers can choose between two check-in sites: Montgomery dam parking, 101 Marsch Ave., or Waubonsie Lake Park and Trail, 998 Kautz Road. Sign up at bit.ly/4r0SuVr. facebook.com/FoxValleyParkDistrict.

Wheaton French Market: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Main and Liberty streets, Wheaton. Outdoor market featuring fresh produce, flowers, handcrafted goods, specialty foods, jewelry, crafts, baked goods and more. bensidounusa.com/wheaton.

Party for the Planet: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Randall Oaks Zoo, 1180 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and animal interactions. Storytime in World of Wonders at 11:30 a.m. Join an expert naturalist for a guided hike and learn how to utilize iNaturalist to identify native plants, animals and fungus up close at 1:30 p.m. Standard zoo admission rates. dtpd.org.

Collect-A-Con: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. The trading card and pop culture convention features over 1,000 dealer tables, celebrities and vintage toys. $40 for Saturday, $35 for Sunday or $55 for a two-day pass; free for kids 7 and younger. collectaconusa.com/chicago.

Downers Grove Earth Week Volunteer Day: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at McCollum Park, 6801 Main St., Downers Grove. Help the Downers Grove Park District by mulching trees and clearing seasonal debris. Gloves, tools and staff assistance provided. Volunteers will receive light snacks and a reusable water bottle. Dress to get messy. Register: dgparks.org.

Itasca Arbor Day celebration: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 25, at Springbrook Nature Center, 130 Forest Ave., Itasca. The mayor will kick off the event with the annual Arbor Day proclamation, followed by tree dedications. Make a craft and help beautify the forest by planting some native wildflowers. Davey Tree Expert Co. will provide a tree-climbing demonstration and some seedlings. Wings & Talons will be displaying their birds of prey. Free. itascaparkdistrict.com.

Montgomery Arbor Day Tree Dedication & Planting: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Montgomery Police Department, 11 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery. Join the village beautification committee for the annual dedication of a new native Illinois tree in the Arboretum Garden, near the Route 30 silo. The ceremony features a tree-planting demonstration and a limited giveaway of tree saplings at approximately 10:30 a.m. montgomeryil.org.

TAP’s Autism Walk: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, April 26, at Springfield Park, 269 Springfield Drive, Bloomingdale. Event vendors, DJs, Kona Ice and Flood Brother’s Autism Awareness Truck. Admission is a $1 suggested donation. Proceeds will benefit Ray Graham Association. tapautismwalk.weebly.com.

Downers Grove FoundersFest: Saturday, April 25, through Saturday, May 2, at locations in Downers Grove. Pine Hollow Open Golf Tournament at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Belmont Golf Club ($27-$31); to register, call (630) 963-1306. Documentary premiere Wednesday, April 29, at the Tivoli Theatre. Wraps up Saturday, May 2, with a family bike ride, Founder of the Year ceremony and the Country in the Park festival. Most events are free. dghistory.org/event/foundersfest-2026.

Aurora Ukulele Festival: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and noon to 6:45 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. The ninth annual festival features performances from top names in the ukulele scene, workshops, vendors and an open mic. $40 for both days, $25 for a single day, some events have additional fees. auroraukefest.com.

Bensenville Family Earth Day Celebration: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville. A family celebration showing how to reduce one’s carbon footprint through interactive displays, upcycled T-shirt crafts and an Earth Day scavenger hunt. Also, a jungle-themed bounce house and take home a seedling to plant. Free. bvilleparks.org/earthday.

Chicago Rum Fest: 2-7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Logan Square Auditorium, 2539 N. Kedzie Blvd., Chicago. Sample a variety of rums from around the globe and attend educational seminars led by industry experts. For 21 and older, with trade-only sessions followed by general-admission tasting hours. Tickets start at $55.85. chicagorumfest.com.

Postcards On the Road with the Silvertones: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Ray Morrill Community Center Memorial Room, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. Featuring songs inspired by travel and memorable places across the U.S., including a patriotic finale honoring the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door. wheatonparkdistrict.com/tickets.

“Stories Behind the Songs”: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Elmhurst American Legion THB Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield, Elmhurst. Post 187 and DuPage County Toys For Tots host the seventh annual military benefit featuring songwriters Bryan White, Frank Myers, Jeff Dayton and Sarah Darling. Hear personal experiences of how each song made it to the radio, along with their personal song performance. Proceeds benefit the Elmhurst American Legion Post 187 and local veterans. $125. Tickets: americanlegionthb187.org.

Elmhurst Symphony “The Triple and the Titan”: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst. The Merida Trio, with violinist Charlene Kluegel, pianist Katherine Petersen and Elmhurst Symphony principal cellist Jean Hatmaker, perform Beethoven’s Triple Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Piano, and Mahler’s Titan Symphony. Pre-concert talk at 5:45 p.m. $12-$45. elmhurstsymphony.org.

Laugh Your Face Off!: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Aon Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier, 840 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Comics Adam Gilbert, Kevin Bozeman, Kyle Ayers, Megan Gailey and Pat Tomasulo will perform a fundraiser for the Facial Pain Research Foundation. $150. laughyourfaceoff.org.

Building American Pop: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Chicago a cappella presents a musical time capsule of the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s, including songs such as “Stand by Me,” “On Broadway,” “Hound Dog” and more, and featuring an appearance by WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer. $30-$60. chicagoacappella.org.

“Independence” by Lee Blessing: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Play centers on a strained reunion between a domineering mother and her three adult daughters. $20-$30. threebrotherstheatre.com.

Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. This duo, featuring members of The Bangles and The Cowsills, performs classic hits and harmony-driven originals. Tickets are $40 for A seats and $35 for B seats. woodstockoperahouse.com.

West Suburban Symphony “Out of This World”: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. This multimedia performance of Gustav Holst’s epic suite “The Planets” features astronomical imagery and insights from guest astronomer Jose Francisco Salgado. $10-$35. northcentralcollege.edu.

Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra Spring Concert: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Edman Memorial Chapel, 401 E. Franklin St., Wheaton. Wheaton College Conservatory of Music presents its final orchestral performance of the spring season. $5.90-$11.80. tickets.wheaton.edu.

Zarna Garg: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. $56-$214. jamusa.com.

Sunday, April 26

53rd annual Chicago Toy Show: 8 a.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Over 1,000 tables across eight buildings filled with antique toy and doll collectibles from exhibitors around the world. $10 or free for kids 12 and younger. chicagotoyshow.com.

Triton College Car Show: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, on the Triton College West Campus parking lots at Fifth Avenue and Hemingway Drive, River Grove. A showcase of classic and antique cars, trucks and more, plus food, music from Triton College’s radio station WRRG 88.9 FM and more. A special dynameter presentation will take place at noon on Triton’s East Campus, with free shuttle service provided for the demonstration. Free. triton.edu.

Celebration of Light: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 130 West St., Wheaton. The church’s 150th anniversary celebration featuring a choral performance by Anima Singers, Glen Ellyn Children’s Chorus, at 3 p.m. Free. facebook.com/AnimaSingers.

Quartet 61 — Vive La France!: 2-3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at St. Charles Public Library Carnegie Room, 1 S. Sixth Ave., St. Charles. Music by Edith Piaf, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Django Reinhardt and more on harp, guitar, violin and cello. Free. scpld.org.

Woodstock Folk Festival Spring Benefit Concert: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Stage Left Cafe, 125 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Tricia Alexander, Chris Farrell, Ian Hall, Dean Milano, Mike Preston, and Laurel Palma, with Al Fyfe and Joe Pesz, will perform songs and stories about road trips, cars and places along Route 66. Proceeds benefit the 41st Annual Woodstock Folk Festival. $22 in advance, $27 day of. realwoodstock.com.

Building American Pop: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Step into a musical time capsule with the 10 singers of Chicago a cappella as they revisit the Brill Building era of the 1950s and ’60s with narrator Geoffrey Baer. $44-$60. chicagoacappella.org or atthemac.org.

Chicago 1971: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. John Ballantyne presents the story and songs of the night Steve Goodman introduced Kris Kristofferson to John Prine. $43-$51. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Kaleidoscope — Exploring the Many Facets of American Music: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Ray Morrill Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. American music, from classics to modern. Tickets are $10 in advance or $13 at the door. wheatonparkdistrict.com/tickets.

Palatine Concert Band Spring Concert: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Features a performance by the winner of the 2026 Student Soloist Contest. $10, $8 for seniors, or $3 for students and kids. cuttinghall.org.

Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 340 Grand Blvd., Elgin. Jeffrey Neufeld performs on the church’s pipe organ. Freewill donation. fcc-elgin.org.

Dethklok: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom, 1106 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago. The virtual death metal band featured in the animated series “Metalocalypse.” Tickets start at $36.25. aragonballroomchicago.com.

“Henry Fool”: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Hal Hartley’s 1997 film. $13. chicagofilmsociety.org.

Janelle James: 6 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago. Stand-up comedy. $161-$251. jamusa.com.

Schaumburg Choral Program Spring Concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. The four choral program ensembles present their spring concert. $5-$9 in advance or $2 more at the door. prairiecenter.org.

Monday, April 27

COD Film Series: 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 27, at College of DuPage Berg Instructional Center, Room 1437, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. This series features faculty-led introductions and Q&A sessions for films including Christian Petzold’s 2008 German film “Jerichow.” Free. cod.edu/film.

Mick Foley: 7 p.m. Monday, April 27, at Zanies Comedy Night Club, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. The wrestling legend’s “40 Years of Foley” tour featuring stories from throughout his career and a Q&A session. $48.75-$164.50. rosemont.zanies.com.

Tuesday, April 28

The Psychology of Serial Killers: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A touring masterclass diving deep into the minds of killers with psychologist Dr. Rachel Toles. Tickets start at $44. northshorecenter.org.

Wednesday, April 29

Critics Classics: 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Elk Grove Theatre, 1050 Elk Grove Town Center, Elk Grove Village. Screening of “The American President.” Hosted by the Chicago Film Critics Association. $9 or $7 matinee; $7-$6 for 60 and older, $1.50 booking fee. classiccinemas.com.

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “South Pacific”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, April 29 to 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 featuring iconic show tunes such as “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Bali Ha’i.” Tickets start at $31. paramountaurora.com.

Night at the Tivoli and documentary premiere: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Part of FoundersFest. Premiere of a new documentary by award-winning local filmmaker Jim Toth of Node Films. Also features historical and award presentations, entertainment and refreshments for purchase. Ticket price TBD: dghistory.org/event/tivoli-2026/.

“From Us to You”: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. A concert celebrating the music of The Beatles. $15-$20. deerfieldparks.org.

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. “Land of Hope And Dreams American Tour.” $228.69. unitedcenter.com.

Hannibal Buress: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the George Van Dusen Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Stand-up comedy. Tickets start at $59.45. northshorecenter.org.

Joe Bartnick: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31.99. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“The Wedding Singer”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, and 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.

Thursday, April 30

Glen Ellyn Historical Society Vintage Market Fundraiser: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 30 through May 2, at the Glen Ellyn History Center, 800 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Shop for vintage and antique items, jewelry, collectibles, furniture and more. Free. glenellynhistory.org.

Weed Ladies Spring Sale: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 30 to May 2, and 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Seasonal floral arrangements for sale. Proceeds benefit the Naperville Heritage Society. Free admission. napersettlement.org.

Illinois Humanities Community Conversations — History Belongs to All of Us: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Join a series of free, facilitated conversations that explore the founding of the United States through the lens of local history. This month’s topic is the Northwest Ordinance. Free. Register: napersettlement.org.

Before Improv, There was Commedia Dell’Arte: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston. Author and international mask master Antonio Fava will present a demonstration of Commedia dell’Arte. Free. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Bites & Brews: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at The Glen Club, 2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Craft beers, wines and bites. $40 in advance, $45 at the door. business.glenviewchamber.com.

Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Step back into the past to learn the stories of pioneers, trailblazers and local everyday heroes. Tours last about 60 minutes and cover about two miles. Ticket sales end at 4 p.m.; not available on-site. Open to all ages. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

Prairie Wildflower Walk: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Explore emerging spring prairie wildflowers on a guided walk at The Morton Arboretum with a natural history writer and master gardener. Learn basic identification tips, hear folklore and traditional uses and discover how prairie wildflowers inspire literature, poetry and art. $32. Register at mortonarb.org.

Whiskey & Roses: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the NOW Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. A Kentucky Derby experience with whiskey tastings, festive hats, live music from Tres Moustache, food, petting miniature horses and more. A fundraiser for Partners for Our Communities. $85. poc.news/whiskey-rose-purchase.

Twilight Tram and Hiking Tour: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Experience the Arboretum at twilight with a guided tram ride and short hikes exploring night ecology, wildlife activity and the changing landscape at sunset. Discover the sights, sounds and rhythms of nature as day transitions into night. $39. Register at mortonarb.org.

Kerryn Feehan: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Stand-up comedy. $31-$36. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Michael Cavanaugh: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. The music of Billy Joel and Elton John. $35-$79. gortoncenter.org.

Ongoing

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.

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.

Elgin Theatre Company’s “Fade”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 3, at the new Elgin Art Showcase, 18 Villa Court, Elgin. Written by Tanya Saracho, this semi-autobiographical play explores a complex friendship between a Mexican-born TV writer and a Mexican American janitor as they navigate class and ambition in Hollywood. $23-$25. elgin-theatre.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 (no 5 p.m. show Sunday, 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.

“Private Lives”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through April 26 at the Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. BrightSide Theatre presents Noël Coward’s classic comedy of manners. The story follows a divorced couple who, while honeymooning with their new spouses, realize they are staying in adjacent rooms at the same hotel. Their rekindled spark leads to a chaotic and hilarious escape to Paris. $37-$42. brightsidetheatre.com/private-lives.

“Ruthless! The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through May 17; plus 1 p.m. Wednesdays, April 29 and May 13 (no show Thursday, May 14), 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.