Boats and more boats at 38th Illinois Boat Show
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See the newest 2009 boats, motors and trailers and get tips for planning your vacation at the "38th Annual Illinois Boat Show."
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the East Expo Hall of the Indoor Sports Center, 8800 E. Riverside Blvd., Loves Park. Free admission. Visit showtimeproduction.net. (815) 654-7452.
This afternoon
Well, they are certainly colorful
See "The Taffetas," Rick Lewis' off-Broadway musical revue, celebrating 1950s girl groups. The show features plenty of singing and lots of colorful costumes.
2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Noble Fool Theatricals at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $28-$39; $49-$59 dinner show packages. (630) 584-6342.
Cats on a high wire
Animal trainer Samantha Martin and her Acro-Cats, known as the "Circus Cats of Chicago," perform a wide range of tricks. The talented felines can push shopping carts, climb ropes, walk on high wires and ride skateboards - just to name a few of their feats.
1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $15. (815) 338-5300.
'Betrayal'
The New World Repertory Theater presents "Betrayal," Harold Pinter's drama of an adulterous affair - told in reverse.
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Masonic Temple First Floor Theater, 923 Curtiss St., Downers Grove. $12-$20. (630) 663-1489.
How do they do that?
Athletes defy gravity and execute breathtaking and seemingly fearless feats in "The New Shanghai Circus." The program features acrobats, jugglers and contortionists.
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Paramount Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $25-$35. (630) 896-6666 or theparamounttheatre.com.
This week
Comedy for a cause
The Barrington Youth Football Association presents "Comic Relief," a benefit comedy night for the Colin Barth Family Fund. Barth was a Barrington Youth Football coach who recently lost his battle with cancer. The evening features a cocktail hour, followed by a buffet-style dinner and a comedy show. Jimmy McHugh's Chicago Comedy All Stars headline the show, with comics including McHugh, Tim Walkoe, Dobie Maxwell and Sonya White.
Friday, Feb. 27, at the Stonegate Conference Center, 2401 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m. Dinner starts at 7:30 p.m., and the comedy show begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $50 per person. For tickets, go to barringtonbroncos.net.
Rod is a riot
Ed Furman and T.J. Shanoff's political spoof "Rod Blagojevich Superstar!" combines the scandals of former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich with 1970s rock operas such as "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Godspell."
8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Second City e.t.c., Piper's Alley, 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago. $14. (312) 337-3992 or secondcity.com.
Let's hit the dance floor!
The Chicago Dance Club offers the public an evening of swing, ballroom, Latin and line dancing to music from the 1950s to current hits.
7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 W. Pacific, Franklin Park. Members are $5. Non-members are $10. Call hotline for information. (847) 622-4466.
Ruth's tale
"Unshaken Love, the Story of Ruth," is a Biblical drama, recounting the tale of Ruth's journey from incredible loss to immeasurable joy.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Itasca Baptist Church, 210 S. Walnut St., Itasca. $10-$14. (630) 250-7116.