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Singer Hayes (Nicholas Galitzine) starts a May-December romance with older single mom Solène (Anne Hathaway) in “The Idea of You.”

In ‘The Idea of You,’ a boy band is center stage, but Anne Hathaway steals the show

In the warmly charming rom-com “The Idea of You," Anne Hathaway plays a 40-year-old divorcee and art gallery owner who, after taking her teenage daughter to Coachella, becomes romantically involved with a 24-year-old heartthrob in a boy band.

Treat mom to The Capital Grille's lobster frittata with butter poached lobster tails on May 12.

Plan now for Mother’s Day: Here are over 100 restaurant ideas to get you started

It may seem like you have plenty of time before Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 12, but dining reservations go quickly. We found a few places — about 100, give or take — to get you started.

The Guess Who performs Saturday, May 4, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Things to do May 3-9: The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits, art shows and more

Mark your calendars for performances by The Guess Who, Herman’s Hermits and Jim Messina; art shows in Bartlett, Elmhurst, Aurora and Lisle; and more happening this week.

Blanco Cocina y Cantina in Oak Brook will be offering drink specials and live mariachi music on Sunday, May 5.

Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at these suburban spots

Cinco de Mayo is Sunday, May 5. Here’s a sampling of what some suburban restaurants are offering.

Ensemble members Mechelle Moe and David Parkes star in TimeLine Theatre Company's world premiere of “Black Sunday” by Dolores Díaz.

On stage: TimeLine premieres dust bowl drama, Metropolis revives ‘9 to 5’

TimeLine Theatre premieres climate-change inspired drama set in 1935 Texas on the day of one of the worst dust storms in the nation’s history.

Treat mom to Mother’s Day brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 4-5, at Blanco Concina y Cantina in Oak Brook.

Dining out: More Mother’s Day options, Kentucky Derby specials and more

We’re another week closer to Mother’s Day. Have you made reservations yet? Plus, Kentucky Derby dining and drinks specials and more this week.

Elgin Symphony Orchestra music director Chad Goodman conducts Beethoven’s 9th Symphony this weekend at the Hemmens Cultural Center.

Best bets: ESO in concert, Bluey on stage

The Elgin Master Chorale and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra perform Beethoven’s masterful 9th Symphony in Elgin, while preschool favorite Bluey and her pals romp onstage at the Auditorium Theatre.