Plan ahead: Kenny G plays Genesee; Gary Owen returns to Schaumburg's Improv

Posted June 24, 2019 6:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Aurora's own

The Aurora-based Mexican folk dance troupe Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl returns to perform traditional regional dances on Friday, Aug. 9, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $25-$30. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9

Comedian Gary Owen returns to the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Samantha Annis

Comedy guy

Comedian and actor Gary Owen ("Daddy Day Care," "Think Like a Man") returns in August for another run of standup shows at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $44-$55 plus a two-item food or drink minimum. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17; 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18

Smooth jazz

Get mellow when the Grammy Award-winning jazz artist Kenny G performs in concert on Thursday, Sept. 5, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $49.50-$89.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5

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