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Nick (Vince Vaughn), front, time travels back to meet with Alice (Eiza González), Mike (James Marsden) and a younger Nick (Vince Vaughn) in “Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice.”

Vince Vaughn, James Marsden lead quirky action-comedy ‘Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice’

“Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice” might look like a somewhat generic, glossy action-comedy on the surface. It’s got two men north of 50 (Vince Vaughn and James Marsden), one woman south of 40 (Eiza González) and the promise of some violence (you know, the fun kind).

Portillo’s is offering a $1 hot dog deal for Perks members to celebrate MLB opening weekend.

Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’s

Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.

The Starch Madness loaded fries at Old Town Pour House are topped with pimento cheese gravy, smoked brisket, cheese curds, Fresno chilies, pickled red onion and green onions.

Don’t miss a shot: Where to watch the NCAA tournament in the suburbs

The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments run for two more weekends of exciting action. And when it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans. Here are some places to consider.

The Batavia Community Egg Hunt moves to Prairie Path Park this year on Saturday, March 28.

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.

Tony, Drama Desk and Joseph Jefferson Award-winning singer/actress and Evanston native Jessie Mueller headlines “An Evening With Broadway Star Jessie Mueller” April 18 at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.

Broadway star in concert: Evanston’s Jessie Mueller shares songs, stories at Schaumburg’s Prairie Center

Tony Award winner and Evanston native Jessie Mueller returns to the Northwest suburbs to perform Saturday, April 18, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.

LAGO in Lake Zurich will host brunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Easter.

Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurants

Spring has sprung (sort of), and Easter Sunday (April 5) is almost here. This means that suburban restaurants are planning festive buffets, brunches, visits with the Easter bunny and more.

Aurora’s Paramount Theatre welcomes “Riverdance 30 — The New Generation” this weekend for a limited run.

Best Bets: Riverdance at Paramount, Shen Yun at Rosemont Theatre

Riverdance brings its world tour “Riverdance 30 — The New Generation” to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre this weekend, while Shen Yun performs at the Rosemont Theatre. Plus, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Civic Plays Copland 3” during a free concert in Naperville.