Best bets this week: David Sedaris, Larry Reeb, CSO performs 'Star Wars' & more

Posted November 19, 2018 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

David Sedaris returns to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Tuesday, Nov. 20.

Wry guy

Consider yourself lucky if you were able to snag a ticket to see author and raconteur David Sedaris read his essays and selections from his diaries at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $49-$59 (sold out, but call for potential turnbacks). (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20

'Uncle Lar'

Local comedian Larry Reeb (also known as "Uncle Lar") returns for a series of standup shows starting Wednesday at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (630) 524-0001 or st-charles.zanies.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, Nov. 21 and 23, and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24

La Arrolladora Banda Limón plays the Rosemont Theatre on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Associated Press, 2018

Mexican band

The long-lasting Mexican band La Arrolladora Banda Limón, around since 1960, performs in concert at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $59-$129. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' score live to accompany the 1980 blockbuster "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back" at Symphony Center in Chicago. Courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Symphonic Skywalker

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs John Williams' score alongside screenings of the 1980 blockbuster "Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back" in three live performances starting Friday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $71-$222. (312) 294-3000 or cso.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 23-24, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25

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