Weekend picks: Trevor Noah at United Center; Breaking the Silence benefit
Show man
Fans of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" won't want to miss seeing comedian Trevor Noah and "The Loud & Clear Tour 2019" on Saturday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $45-$59.50. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27
North vs. South
Seek out historical memorabilia from past American military conflicts at the National Chicago Civil War Show & Sale on Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $9; kids ages 16 and under admitted free; $25 early admission at 8 a.m. (715) 526-9769 or chicagocivilwarshow.com. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Tree appeal
Take part in Arbor Day with a special breakfast, tree-planting ceremony and park cleanup in Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Free admission. (847) 438-5146 or lakezurich.org. 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 27
Abode alterations
The Lake County Home & Garden Show features seminars with renovation experts, a flower and plant sale, cooking shows and more this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Free admission. (630) 953-2500 or lakecountyhomeshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28
Choo! choo!
Bring the kids to marvel at all kinds of toy trains courtesy of the Valley Model Railroad Club for Model Train Day at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Free admission, but fees for crafts, activities and fun pass. (847) 362-4636 or lambsfarm.org. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Drink up
More than 22 different breweries are on tap for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival on Saturday in the historic downtown near 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. $40-$50; $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27
British moves
The Joffrey Ballet continues its run of "Across the Pond," which features two world premieres by British choreographers Andrea Walker and Andrew McNicol plus a Chicago premiere of "Vespertine" by Royal Ballet choreographer Liam Scarlett. Nine performances remain at the Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $35-$179. (312) 386-8905 or joffrey.org. 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, through May 5
'Matilda' arrives
Warrenville's Natalie Galla and Audrey Edwards of Chicago share the role of the exceptionally talented titular character in Drury Lane Theatre's regional premiere of "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical." Adapted from Dahl's novel, the tuner tells the story of a bookish 5-year-old cursed with a family that doesn't appreciate her, but blessed with a caring teacher who recognizes how special she is. Mitch Sebastian directs. Previews at 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, and through May 1 at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The show opens May 2. $50-$70. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com.
She Rides Tigers' 'Scars' release
West suburban rock band She Rides Tigers - with Joe O'Leary, James Scott and Ryan Birkett - is prepped and ready to drop a new set of songs. And if the already-released single "Scars of Allegory" is any indication, this hard-rocking trio will deliver a banging show at Reggies this weekend. ("Perfect Crime" checks off all the boxes a rock song should, but keep an ear out for "Take A Bow," a piece that dips its toe into psych-rock before diving in headfirst.) Join the release celebration along with Dangerous Chairs, This Pine Box and Farewell Captain. 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $8-$10. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Art mix
The 21st Annual Fear No Art shows feature a variety of student and community choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors and poets all working together for three performances this weekend at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10; $8 seniors; $3 kids ages 12 and under. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Muscular punk
Rock out to punk music mixed with horror elements when The Original Misfits performs in concert on Saturday at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $59.75-$249.75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27
Badflower at BaseCamp
Badflower is the new face of modern rock: one foot in huge, hard-driving sound while also dipping a toe in deliciously tortured, emotional pop. The lead single, "Ghost," nearly hit the peak position atop the rock charts, with follow-up "Heroin" chasing close behind, earning the band a nomination for iHeart Radio's Best New Rock/Alternative Artist. Badflower is out on a national tour promoting the recent release of its first full-length studio album, "OK, I'M SICK," with a stop at Lisle's BaseCamp. The free show, sponsored in part by WKQX 101.1-FM, also features New Jersey's Deal Casino and Cali garage-rockers Fencer. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Free, but tickets are limited so arrive early. (331) 777-4712 or facebook.com.
The legendary Jimmy Webb
Arguably best known for his songwriting collaborations with Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt and others, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb brings five decades worth of musical expertise to the stage when he pulls up to the piano and shares stories behind many favorite songs. Catch the legendary writer of "Wichita Lineman," "Galveston," "The Highwayman," "MacArthur Park" and more when he brings the hits to the Woodstock Opera house this weekend. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $46. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com.
Teens connect in 'I and You'
Oak Park Festival Theatre and Open Door Theatre collaborate on a production of Lauren Gunderson's "I and You," a two-hander about high school students and the secrets and uncertainties they face. Matty Robinson plays Anthony, a popular athlete who visits Caroline (Erica Bittner), whose illness has kept her homebound for several months. Oak Park Festival artistic associate Bryan Wakefield directs.
The show opens at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Open Door Theater, 902 Ridgeland, Oak Park, with a show at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28. Runs through May 26. $15-$35. oakparkfestival.com.
AM Taxi on vinyl
AM Taxi's recent album release show packed Reggies, and for good reason: The band's solid rock sound, catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics speak loud and clear to a love of stories, especially on the latest, "Shiver By Me." The band is teaming up for the vinyl album release show with longtime musical collaborator Darren Vorel and Parker, the newish kids on the block already making a big name on the pop-punk scene. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Precious playthings
Seek out versions of playthings you might have had as a kid at the Chicago Toy Show, which returns on Sunday to the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $10; kids ages 12 and under admitted free. (847) 800-3009 or chicagotoyshow.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Imperiled planet
The Wheeling Park District commemorates Earth Day with nature walks and other hands-on activities and displays for kids on Sunday at Heritage Park, 201 Community Blvd., Wheeling. Free admission. (847) 465-3333 or wheelingparkdistrict.com. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 28
Breaking The Silence 11
Breaking The Silence, the annual benefit concert for autism awareness launched by Veilside's drummer Ron Thomas, hits the Durty Nellie's stage Sunday for a full afternoon of music, comraderie, raffles and more. This year's lineup features performances by Veilside, Friction, Thomas, ARRA, Racing the Sun and Aeth3r. Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10 for general admission at the door; children 12 and younger admitted free. Extreme VIP packages are available at vsbts.org.
Presidential posters
Learn about political posters through the ages when Elmhurst History Museum executive director Dave Oberg discusses Stars, Stripes & Strategy: A Brief History of the Presidential Campaign Poster at 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. (630) 530-6879 or elmhursthistory.org. 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28
WRSE Battle of the Bands
Elmhurst College Radio WRSE 88.7 FM sends off April with its third annual Battle of the Bands competition this weekend. Cheer on this year's five competitors: Big Groove Time, East Avenue, Eugeine Grey and the Bad Habits, FERN and Tonic Freight Train. Doors open at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Elmhurst Brewing Company, 171 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst. Free; all ages. (630) 834-2739 or elmhurstbrewingcompany.com.
Concert highlights
Bluegrass Brunch: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Reservations only. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com
Pooky, Indoor Creature: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Martyrs', 3855 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 404-9494 or martyrslive.com.
Hip Hop & Comedy - Crazy Brain Cory, J Cuppz, & Luis Arevalo: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Side Street Studios, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5 suggested donation. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.
She Rides Tigers, Dangerous Chairs, This Pine Box and Farewell Captain: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Reggies, 2105 S. State St., Chicago. $8-$10. (312) 949-0120 or reggieslive.com.
Thomas and the Work-Men, Tall Green Pine, Local Jokes, Lily Detaeye: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Elbo Room Lounge, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
The Original Misfits: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $59.75-$249.75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com.
Badflower, Deal Casino, Fencer: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at BaseCamp Pub, 5750 Lakeside Drive, Lisle. Free, but tickets are limited so arrive early. (331) 777-4712 or facebook.com.
Jimmy Webb: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $46. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com.
Tracy Byrd: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at at Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com.
Mr. Speed: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $20-$23. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.
Caitlin Edwards EP release show with Stellar West, Wildcat, Eddy and the Arsons: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Cairo Pizza and Grill, 2009 Franciscan Way, West Chicago. $10. (630) 876-9600 or cairoalehouse.com.
AM Taxi vinyl release show, Darren Vorel, Parker: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.
Dan Tedesco: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $15-$30. (224) 202-0750 or heynonny.com.
Adam Calhoun, Who TF is Justin Time, Kentucky Music Mafia: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at BrauerHouse Live, 1000 N. Rohlwing Road, Lombard. $20-$25. (630) 495-2141 or brauerhouse.com.
Morat: 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Joe's Live, 5441 Park Place, Rosemont. $45-$65. (847) 261-0392 or joesliverosemont.com.
Breaking The Silence 11 featuring Veilside, Friction, Thomas, ARRA, Racing the Sun and Aeth3r: Noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $10 for general admission at the door; children 12 and younger admitted free. Extreme VIP packages are available at vsbts.org.
WRSE 88.7 FM Battle of the Bands featuring Big Groove Time, East Avenue, Eugeine Grey and the Bad Habits, FERN and Tonic Freight Train: Doors open at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Elmhurst Brewing Company, 171 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst. Free; all ages. (630) 834-2739 or elmhurstbrewingcompany.com.
Mercy Me "Imagination Nation Tour" with Crowder, Micah Tyler: 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets start at $39. (847) 671-5100 or rosemont.com/theatre.
Furlough, Pretty Pleased, Sidestep: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Side Street Studios, 15 Ziegler Court, Elgin. $5 suggested donation. (847) 429-2276 or sidestreetstudioarts.org.
Rise Against "The Ghost Note Symphonies Tour": 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. $41 verified resale tickets to $328.50 platinum tickets. (800) 745-3000 or thechicagotheatre.com.
Head, Douglas Slur, Tony Raney: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Elbo Room Lounge, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $5-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
Jakdd, Farhampton, The Homecoming, Only On Weekends, Welcome To Jonestown: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Elbo Room, 2871 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago. $7-$10. (773) 549-5549 or elboroomlive.com.
Lauren Morrow: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at RocHaus, 96 W. Main St., West Dundee. $10-$13. (815) 482-2870 or rochaus.com.
Emanation XXII featuring Brandon Bott, Brian Case, Beyond This Point: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at Century Mallet, 1770 W. Berteau Ave. # 204, Chicago. $5-$10 suggested donation. (773) 248-7733 or centurymallet,com.
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