Best bets: Haley Reinhart performs at Chicago's Park West; Celtic Woman returns to Rosemont
Wheeling's own
"American Idol" alumna and Wheeling native Haley Reinhart brings her "Lo-Fi Soul Tour," featuring special guest Jennah Bell, tonight to Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave., Chicago. $30-$75. (877) 987-6487 or parkwestchicago.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Lyrical lasses
The Emerald Isle music ensemble Celtic Woman performs Irish classics and contemporary covers as part of its "Ancient Land Tour" today at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. $39-$150. (800) 745-3000 or rosemonttheatre.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14
Percussion from down under
"Dein Perry's Tap Dogs," the rugged 1990s Australian tap dance revue, makes a touring comeback for an eight-performance run starting Tuesday at the James M. Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St., Chicago. $15-$65. (800) 775-2000 or broadwayinchicago.com. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, April 16-20, and 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, April 17, 20 and 21
Cooking challenge
Crispin Plata, executive chef of Meson Sabika, and Mark Grimes, executive chef of Che Figata, lead the Naperville Chef Showdown charity competition to benefit Loaves & Fishes Community Services at 1871 High Grove Lane, Naperville. $100 per person (sold out, but turnbacks may become available). (630) 355-3663 or loaves-fishes.org. 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 17
Local laughs
Viewers of WGN Morning News can see one of its regulars let loose as a standup performer with "The Comedy Jam with Mike Toomey and Guests" on Wednesday at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25-$30. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17