Best Bets: Jay Leno brings laughs to the Genesee and Paramount this weekend
Leno laughs
Comedian and former host of “The Tonight Show” Jay Leno performs standup sets twice this weekend at two suburban locations: first at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan, (847) 263-6300, geneseetheatre.com, $60-$120, then at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora, (630) 896-6666, paramountaurora.com, $89-$109. 8 p.m. Friday, March 25, in Waukegan and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26, in Aurora
Rocking cellos
The rocking duo known as 2 CELLOS - famed for their symphonic spectacle - bid farewell with “The Dedicated Tour” at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $39.50-$69.50; $400-$500 Platinum VIP ticket. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 26
Blocky pirates
Families can go on a pirate adventure as part of the new “Hunt for the Golden Treasure” attraction starting this weekend at the Legoland Discovery Center at Streets of Woodfield, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. $25.99-$40.99. (847) 592-9700 or legolanddiscoverycenter.com/chicago. Various hours through Monday, May 2
Ballet artistry
Rising dancers with the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company take over the stage at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, for one night only. $50-$55. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25
Symphonic dinosaurs
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra performs the classic John Williams' film score to “Jurassic Park” in Concert alongside a special screening of the 1993 blockbuster this weekend at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $85-$295. (312) 294-3000 or cso.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27
Epic tragedy
Suburban Chicago native Matthew Polenzani stars in the title role of Verdi's epic Spanish Inquisition tragedy “Don Carols” via a Metropolitan Opera Live in HD screening on Saturday and Wednesday at select movie theaters. Prices vary by venue, but largely $27. Sung in French with English subtitles. For locations and prices, visit fathomevents.com or metopera.org. 11 a.m. live simulcast Saturday, March 26, and noon and 6:30 p.m. taped encores Wednesday, March 30
Argentine power
New York City-based Ballet Hispánico explores the life of the late Argentine first lady Eva Perón in the dance piece “Doña Perón” at the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. $37-$83. (312) 341-2310 or auditoriumtheatre.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27
Wandering players
Get a dose of Yiddish theater and big band music when the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band featuring Cantor Pavel Roytman play the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31