Best bets: Ailey II dances in Glen Ellyn and Christopher Titus brings the funny to Schaumburg's Improv

Posted November 06, 2019 5:00 am

By Scott C. Morgan

Ailey II will perform Alvin Ailey's "Revelations" as part of a repertory program at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, Nov. 9. Courtesy of Nir Arieli

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'Wade in the Water'

Chicago native Brena Thomas is featured in the dance troupe Ailey II, which performs works by emerging choreographers alongside Alvin Ailey's masterpiece "Revelations" Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $39-$48. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Comedian Christopher Titus returns to the Improv Comedy Showcase in Schaumburg. Courtesy of Comedy Central

Tough Titus

See comedian Christopher Titus spill scandalous details in the form of his standup tour "Stories I Shouldn't Tell" this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $28 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10

Pet purchases

Meet with vendors, rescue organizations and more when the Chicago Pet Show returns this weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $7. (630) 385-4000 or chicagopetshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9 and 10

Space inspiration

A young girl facing homelessness finds inspiration from space exploration in the new family opera "Earth to Kenzie" by Frances Pollock and Jessica Murphy Moo. The Lyric Opera of Chicago stages the shared world premiere this weekend at the Vittum Theater, 1012 N. Noble St., Chicago. $20; $10 kids. (312) 827-5600 or lyricopera.org/kenzie. 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10

Reality dancing

The "So You Think You Can Dance Live!" 2019 tour features many of the dancers made famous by the Fox reality competition series. See it Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $40-$429. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Fantasia Barrino tours with Robin Thicke and Tank and The Bonfyre to Chicago's Wintrust Arena at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. Associated Press, 2013

R&B stars

"American Idol" season three winner Fantasia headlines "The Sketchbook Tour" with special guests Robin Thicke, Tank and The Bonfyre at the Wintrust Arena, 200 E. Cermak Road, Chicago. $48-$128. (800) 745-3000 or wintrustarena.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9

Violinist L. Subramaniam joins with the Chicago Sinfonietta in Diwali-inspired concerts in Naperville and Chicago. Associated Press, 2012

Diwali inspiration

The Chicago Sinfonietta welcomes guest conductor Sameer Patel, violinist Dr. L. Subramaniam and the Mandala Arts dance ensemble for the Diwali-inspired concerts "Love + Light" at two locations: first on Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, $10-$60; then on Monday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, $10-$62. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Naperville and 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, in Chicago

Chazz Palminteri returns to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles Sunday, Nov. 10. Associated Press, 2012

New York story

Before "A Bronx Tale" became a film and Broadway musical, it was an acclaimed autobiographical solo show created by Academy Award-nominee and playwright Chazz Palminteri. See him return to perform his defining theater piece at the Arcada Theater, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$99. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10

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