Cook County Entertainment
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Best Bets: Elgin's Ballet Folklorico Huehuecoyotl celebrates 25th anniversarySep 29, 2021 1:00 pm - Dancing anniversary Elgin's own Ballet Folklórico Huehuecoyotl celebrates its 25th anniversary this weekend. See performances of traditional Mexican folk dances at ...
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Jim O'Donnell: Bears and Churchill Inc. make Louisiana Purchase look like child's playSep 29, 2021 1:00 am - AT THE END OF THE DAY, all Thomas Jefferson had to show for his guile was The Louisiana Purchase. The thunderclap over Arlington Park Wednesday produced a different shoc...
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Library kicks off One Book, One Northbrook with 'The Vanishing Half'Sep 29, 2021 1:00 am - The "One Book, One Northbrook" community read kicks off in October with live music, book discussions, lectures, and more throughout the month. Northbrook Public Library ...
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Ensemble Español Opens Auditorium Theatre's 2021-2022 Season Oct. 16Sep 28, 2021 11:00 pm - Ensemble Español Spanish Dance Theater, in residence at Northeastern Illinois University, returns to the Auditorium Theatre 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. Celebrati...
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Chicago Blues Star Toronzo Cannon to Headline Hey Nonny's 3rd Anniversary CelebrationSep 28, 2021 11:00 pm - October marks the 3rd anniversary of the opening of the highly-popular bistro and music venue, Hey Nonny in Arlington Heights. To celebrate the milestone, Hey Nonny will...
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Children, 12 or younger, admitted free to Jurassic Gardens on Columbus DaySep 28, 2021 11:00 pm - VOLO - No day-off-school adventure could compare with a journey through Jurassic Gardens. And this Columbus Day, your child's opportunity to step into this immersive t...
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Glenbard West Distinguished Alumni Award reception set for Oct. 2Sep 28, 2021 11:00 pm - The fourth annual Glenbard West Distinguished Alumni Award reception will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, in the Elliott Library at Glenbard West High School, 67...
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Local Premiere of Roald Dahl's 'Matilda The Musical' Oct. 8-10Sep 27, 2021 11:00 pm - Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company t...
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Drury Lane's 'Forever Plaid' reminds us why this jukebox tuner remains an audience pleaserSep 27, 2021 4:00 pm - “Forever Plaid” - ★ ★ ★ ½ In a program note for Drury Lane Theatre's revival of “Forever Plaid,” director/choreographer Paul Stancato expresses his hope for audiences: t...
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Love wine and shopping? Barrington Wine Walk returns Oct. 9Sep 26, 2021 11:00 pm - Wine lovers who also enjoy shopping may want to mark their calendars for the Barrington Fall Wine Walk. The event, sponsored by the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce a...