Best Bets: 'Rhythm of the Dance' streams online
Celtic spectacular
Celebrate Celtic culture at home with a stream of "Rhythm of the Dance" as performed by the National Dance Company of Ireland. The show streams Saturday through Wednesday via College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $25 per household. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday, March 13-17
Country guy
Get up close with Tucker Beathard when the Genesee Theatre hosts the country singer and songwriter for a cabaret concert at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $99. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 12
Hall humor
Catch up with comedian Warren B. Hall as he continues a series of standup shows this weekend at Zanies at Parkway Bank Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $30. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 12, and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 13
Kane County creatures
The All Animal Expo returns with lots of pets and products on display and for sale at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $8; $3 kids 6-10; free for kids 5 and younger with paid guardian. (630) 533-0181 or allanimalexpo.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13
Green town
There might not be a parade this year, but the St. Charles St. Patrick's Celebration promises roaming bagpipers and other activities Saturday in downtown St. Charles near Riverside Avenue and Illinois Street. Free. (630) 443-3967 or stcalliance.org. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 13
Comedy creation
See comedy created on the spot either in person or online with the Elgin-based Greenroom Improv troupe Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. In person: $18; $12 kids. Virtual: $20. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 13
Central Perk
The touring "Friends Experience" is back. Fans of the popular NBC sitcom can see costumes and re-created set pieces recalling the series starting Wednesday at The Shops at North Bridge, 540 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $35 reserved timed entries. friendstheexperience.com/chicago. Various hours through Monday, May 31
Namesake historian
Learn "The Story of Bess Bower Dunn" in a special online presentation about the Lake County historian whose name graces a Libertyville museum. The Lake County Forest Preserves' presentation is free, but advance registration is required. (847) 367-6640 or lcfpd.org. 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17