Weekend picks: Get your country fix with Chris Young

Country guy

If you love country hits such as “Who I Am With You” and “Lonely Eyes,” then don't miss Chris Young in concert on Thursday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $35-$55. (800) 745-3000 or rosemont theatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4

Comic career

Catch up with the career of Chicago-native comedian Marina Franklin (HBO's “Divorce,” Comedy Central's “Inside Amy Schumer”) when she performs standup starting Tuesday at two Zanies locations: first at 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027, $25 plus a two-item purchase; then at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com, $22 plus a two-item purchase. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5; 7, 9 and 11:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Chicago; 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, in Rosemont

Croon and swoon

The Artists Lounge Live series continues with the romantic sung show “From Vegas in Love starring Jason Watson” on Thursday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $40-$45. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4

'Brush Up' on the Bard

The “Brush Up Your Shakespeare” national juried art show, featuring artwork inspired by Shakespeare's works, comes to the David Adler Music and Arts Center, 1700 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. The exhibition is part of “First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare,” a national traveling exhibit at the Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda. The Adler exhibition displays ceramics, painting, textiles and photography. Free. adlercenter.org. An opening reception celebrating the 20 artists runs 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Normal exhibit hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, closed Friday. Runs Friday, Feb. 5, through Saturday, Feb. 27

Scribe and stand

Hear from a guy who balances standup and sitcom writing (“King of Queens”) in An Evening of Comedy with Dennis Regan tonight at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30-$35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5

Chocolate market

Start doing your Valentine's shopping early by visiting more than 20 vendors at a Chocolate Expo this weekend at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $9; $8 for seniors; $6 for children ages 2 to 17. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6 and 7

Wonders of Winter

Bundle up for horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice fishing and snowshoeing as the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County hosts its annual Wonders of Winter open house at the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Guests can also meet live birds of prey from the Willowbrook Wildlife Center, make s'mores over an open fire, play games, create crafts and more. Free. (630) 933-7248 or dupage forest.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

A different look at 'Hansel & Gretel'

Children's theater company AlphaBet Soup Productions presents “Hansel & Gretel Meet the Swamp Witch” at the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Characters Hansel Jo and Gretel Lou head to the Louisiana bayou to search for a swamp treasure. Guests are invited to take photos with The Snow Queen character in the theater's lobby before the show. Tickets cost $8 and are available at absproductions.com, (630) 932-1555 or at the box office on the day of the show. absproductions.com. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

Homesafe at Beat Kitchen

Oak Lawn rock band Homesafe has only been playing together since 2014, but the trio ­- Ryan Rumchaks, Tyler Albertson and Emanuel Duran - has managed to strike a balance between frenetic punk and polished rock. They're teaming with high-energy Schaumburg pop rockers InsideOut; Nice Things, a solid alternative band with shades of Chicago's indie sound; and Cary pop-punk foursome Coastlines to blow the doors off Beat Kitchen. 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Beat Kitchen, 2100 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. $8. (773) 281-4444 or beatkitchen.com.

Skate your way to Mardi Gras

Roller skaters can take part in the second annual family Mardi Gras Party at Orbit Skate Center, 615 S. Consumers Ave., Palatine. Celebrate with a balloon drop and a make-your-own-mask activity. A king and queen of the Mardi Gras will be chosen. The party continues for those ages 17 and older later in the evening. Admission is $8.50; $3 for roller skate rental. (847) 394-91991 or orbitskate.net. Family party runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The party (for ages 17 and older) continues from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Opera acts

Soprano Patricia Racette stars in Poulenc's monodrama “La Voix Humaine” (“The Human Voice”) as part of a double bill with Puccini's comedy “Gianni Schicchi” for Chicago Opera Theater on Saturday at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $35-$125. (312) 704-8414 or chicagooperatheater.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14

Bucking trend

See riders hold on for dear life when the Professional Championship Bull Riders Tour: World Tour Finale X is presented on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $38-$65; $18-$20 youth; $10 parking. (847) 649-2270 or sears centre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

Local H at H.O.M.E.

Local H, one of the forerunners of Chicago's big break onto the alternative rock scene in the '90s, has been celebrating 25 years since its first live show with a slew of energetic performances. They'll be visiting H.O.M.E. Bar in Arlington Heights along with groove rockers Bubbles Erotica and Lake County alternative rock band Greywall. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at H.O.M.E. Bar, 1227 N. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. $7 in advance. (847) 577-4663 or homebarchicago.com.

Piano man

Get in a romantic mood by catching composer and pianist Jim Brickman in concert on Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $30-$40. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6

Breweriana showcase

The Bullfrog Chapter of the Brewery Collectibles Club of America hosts its annual Super Bowl Sunday Beer Can and Breweriana Show at the American Legion Hall, 514 S. Main St., Wauconda. A wide variety of beer-related items, including beer cans, will be offered. Admission is $1. bcca.com. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Winter transport

Meet up with enthusiastic owners of historic winter transport at the 8th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Show on Sunday at Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Wauconda. No admission charge. (847) 682-9110 or waucondaparks.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Honoring youth

Join the Lake County Forest Preserves for a tribute to African-American youth at the 33rd Annual Profiles in Excellence program at the Greenbelt Cultural Center, 1215 Green Bay Road, North Chicago. Hear the stories of kids who stand up for civil rights and freedom, plus enjoy music and dance performances. The event is part of the forest preserve district's celebration of Black History Month. Free admission and refreshments. (847) 968-3477 or lcfpd.org. 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Big screen bowl

Experience the clash of the Denver Broncos versus Carolina Panthers when the 2016 Super Bowl is shown on the big screen Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. No admission charge. (630) 962-7000 or oshow.com. 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7

Upcoming concerts

Sneezy, OD Jo, Po' Boy Special, The Disappointments, PJ & Bass: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Metro, 3730 N. Clark St., Chicago. Fusion rock, funk. $12-$15. (773) 549-0203 or metrochicago.com.

Classical guitarist Xuefei Yang: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Wheaton College's Edman Memorial Chapel, at Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. $10-$45. (630) 752-5010 or artistseries.org.

The Musical Box: Selling England by the Pound: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Rock. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Larry Pascale: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at The Broken Oar, 614 Rawson Bridge Road, Port Barrington. No cover. (847) 639-9468 or brokenoar.com.

Nervous Passenger, Mike Petruccelli, Otto Mann, Sincere Engineer: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Quenchers Saloon, 2401 N. Western Ave., Chicago. Rock, punk. $5. (773) 276-9730 or ticketweb.com.

Miles Minor Blues Band: 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Harlem Avenue Lounge, 3701 S. Harlem Ave., Berwyn. Blues. $6. (708) 484-3610 or harlemavenuelounge.com.

Creole Stomp: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Pre-Mardi Gras celebration concert features blues, jazz, rock and R&B. $30. Ticket includes favors and one drink ticket. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com.

American English: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Theatre of Western Springs, 4284 Hampton Ave., Western Springs. Rock, pop; Beatles tribute band. $40. The concert is a fundraiser for the theater. (708) 246-3380 or theatreofwesternsprings.com.

Acoustic Renaissance Concerts presents Lou and Peter Berryman: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at The Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 11 W. Maple St., Hinsdale. Folk. $16-$18. Tickets available in advance or at the door. For advance tickets, call (630) 941-7797 or see acousticren.com.

The Chordmasters barbershop quartet: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Roselle Public Library, 40 S. Park St., Roselle. Classic oldies to modern tunes. Audience participation encouraged. Free. No registration required. (630) 529-1641 or roselle.lib.il.us.

Agape Ringers: 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Lutheran Church of the Ascension, 460 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield. Handbell ensemble. Refreshments follow the concert. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome. agaperingers.org.

E. Faye Butler: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Northlight Theatre at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Jazz, pop, show tunes and more. $70. (847) 673-6300 or northshore center.org.

The Falconaires Orchestra: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $5-$10. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com.

The Heard, Bumpus: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Emporium Arcade Bar, 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Funk, soul. $7-$10. (773) 697-7922 or emporiumchicago.com.

The Soft Moon, Ritual Howls, Running, The Pirate Twin DJs: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Post-punk, punk. $15-$18. (312) 526-3851 or thaliahallchicago.com.

Winger, Firehouse: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $29-$79. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com.

Information is provided by entertainment venues. Check with venue before purchasing tickets. For more concert listings, visit dailyherald.com/calendar.