Best bets: You need a little doo-wop
Insides out
Marvel at the flesh and bone mechanics of the human body as it ages through life in the revealing new exhibit “BODY WORLDS & The Cycle of Life.” See these amazingly preserved bodies through the process of “plastination” starting today at the Museum of Science and Industry, 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. $27; $26 seniors; $18 kids ages 3-11. (773) 684-1414 or msichicago.org. Daily 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 5
Bingo royalty
Two 50-something sisters (played by men) riff on diet crazes, hot flashes and more as they compete to become “The Queen of Bingo” in this touring comedy today at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $15-$30. (847) 931-5900 or hemmens.org. 3 and 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 18
‘Jersey' four
Former cast members of the musical “Jersey Boys” reunite to sing songs in the styles of doo-wop, Motown and more in the concert “Under the Streetlamp” this Saturday at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $45.50-$55.50. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19
Metro Jethro
Comedian Jon Reep is proud of his small town roots, but is more than happy to boast about big city conveniences. Catch this former winner of “Last Comic Standing” this weekend at two Zanies locations: Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 584-6342; and at 230 Hawthorn Village Commons, Vernon Hills, (847) 549-6030. $25 plus two menu item purchase. zanies.com. 8 and 10 p.m. Friday, March 18, in St. Charles; 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, in Vernon Hills
Meow mix
The North Shore and Cat'n On the Fox clubs sponsor a CFA All-Breed Cat Show this weekend at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Buildings 2 and 3, 2015 W. Manchester Road, Wheaton. See more than 225 cats on display and shop for kitty merchandise. $5; $4 for seniors; $3 for kids. Family admission is $10. (630) 668-6636 or nscc-cscc.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 19 and 20
Blood wedding
Famed French soprano Natalie Dessay plays the tragic title Scottish bride of Donizetti's classic opera “Lucia di Lammermoor,” which gets screened worldwide and to local movie theaters this Saturday via the Metropolitan Opera's series of live high definition simulcasts. Prices vary theater by theater, but most are $24 or $18 for seniors/students. fathomevents.com. Noon Saturday, March 19
Celtic cherishing
Extend your St. Patrick's Day celebrations by catching a concert featuring the Celtic ensemble Cherish the Ladies with the New Philharmonic this weekend at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $55; $53 seniors; $45 kids. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19 and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20
Two musical ‘B's
American composers Leonard Bernstein and Samuel Barber are the focus of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra concert this Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Hear Barber's famed “ Adagio for Strings” and Bernstein's “Symphonic Dances from ‘West Side Story'” and more for $28-$30; $25-$27 for seniors; $11-$13 for students. (630) 637-7469 or dupagesymphony.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19