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Eve (Ana de Armas) is lethal with a flamethrower in “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.”

Ana de Armas is better at killing than ballet in ‘Ballerina,’ a John Wick spinoff

In the John Wick spin-off “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina,” Ana de Armas is a dancer/killer in the secretive Ruska Roma school for assassins. Her main goal: To exact revenge on those who killed her father.

Timmy Krusko gets started on a huge cotton candy treat during last year’s Cream of Wheaton in downtown Wheaton.

Things to do June 6-12: Cream of Wheaton, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Global Arts Festival, Libertyville Days and more

Mark your calendar for Cream of Wheaton, cruise nights, St. Sophia Greek Fest, Mundelein Craft Beer Festival, Arts in Bartlett Global Arts Festival, Woodstock Food Truck Festival, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.

Comedian Jen Kober kicks off Paramount Theatre's summer comedy and music series Friday and Saturday, June 6-7.

Best Bets: Comedian Jen Kober brings the laughs to Copley

Paramount Theatre begins its summer performance series with comedian Jen Kober, Brandon Bennett channels Elvis Presley at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre and Wheeling’s Cinergy Dine-In Cinema resumes its summer kids’ movie series.

Three-time Emmy Award-winner and stand-up comedian Jeremy Piven (“Entourage,” “Mr. Selfridge,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) headlines The Vic Theatre Friday, June 6.

A man of many talents: Award-winning actor Jeremy Piven takes on stand-up comedy

Three-time Emmy Award-winner and Evanston-raised actor-turned-stand-up-comedian Jeremy Piven headlines Chicago’s The Vic Theatre June 6 as part of his international comedy tour.

St. Charles local Emma Knuckman’s first book “Rewind & Play: ABC The Millennial Way” brings ’90s kids back to their childhoods and offers a new way to connect with their children as they learn the alphabet.

St. Charles author and illustrator’s new book brings ‘90s nostalgia to the ABCs

St. Charles native Emma Knuckman's new alphabet book "Rewind & Play" connects millennials with their children, using ‘90s nostalgia to teach letters.

Kendrick Lamar will perform with SZA Friday, June 6, at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

Concerts June 6-12: Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Heart, Barenaked Ladies and more

Upcoming concerts this week include Kendrick Lamar and SZA, Alejandro Fernández, Heart, Judy Collins, Barenaked Ladies, Alison Krauss and Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas and more.

Stan’s Donuts & Coffee is offering a free chocolate-dipped cake doughnut with any purchase on Friday, June 6, for National Donut Day.

Dining out: National Donut Day and McD’s Snack Wrap is back

Friday is National Donut Day, some suburban restaurants are supporting Pride Month with specials, and McDonald’s is bringing back the Snack Wrap.