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Best Bets: Delight in dance performance of 'Cinderella'

Posted January 22, 2013 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents Prokofiev's classic ballet “Cinderella” at the Genesee Theatre on Jan. 26.

Missing slipper

Go to the ball with “Cinderella” this Saturday when the The State Ballet Theatre of Russia performs Prokofiev's classic fairy tale ballet at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $32.50-$52.50. (847) 782-2366 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26

Angler's delight

Die-hard sport fishers won't want to miss the Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $12; $3 admission for kids ages 5 to 11. (847) 303-4100 or sportshows.com/chicago. 12:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 27

A dozen grands

See the spectacle of music performed by 12 grand pianos when American Grands XVIII plays this Saturday at the Elgin Community College Arts Center, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $24; $15 kids ages 12 and under. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 1, 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26

Big brawls

The World Flyweight Championship is on the line with UFC on FOX: Johnson vs. Dodson this Saturday at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. $40-$250. (800) 745-3000 or unitedcenter.com. 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26

Raised voices

Dexter Walker and the Zion Movement Chorale are just some of the performers featured in the 25th Annual Gospel Extravaganza this Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $10-$15. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/showtix. 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26

Divas 'For Good'

Former “Wicked” co-stars Emily Rozek and Julie Reiber sing a boatload of Broadway tunes with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in the weekend concert “Wicked Divas” at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. Tickets $28-$68; $10 for students. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27

Belafonte speaks

Legendary actor, musician and activist Harry Belafonte is the keynote speaker for Northwestern University's monthlong events to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this Monday at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Free. (847) 467-4000 or northwestern.edu. 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28

'Community' guy

Fans of the NBC sitcom “Community” will be keen to see actor and comedian Joel McHale returning to his standup comedy roots this Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $25 plus a two-item menu purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31

The Voices of Praise Choir is featured as part of the 25th anniversary of North Central Colleges Gospel Extravaganza in Naperville.

Former "Wicked" star Emily Rozek performs Broadway standards with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra as part of the concert "Wicked Divas" at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

Former "Wicked" star Julie Reiber performs Broadway standards with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra as part of the concert "Wicked Divas" at the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin.

Actor, singer and activist Harry Belafonte is the keynote speaker for Northwestern Universitys celebratory events this month in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Associated Press

Joel McHale of Community fame performs at the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Associated Press

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