Garlin of 'Goldbergs': Morton Grove native and comedian Jeff Garlin (“The Goldbergs,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) returns this weekend for a series of shows at two Zanies locations: MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. (847) 813-0484; then ...

Last fall, the Buffalo Theatre Ensemble canceled the rest of its season for the current school year at College of DuPage. Now several students at the Glen Ellyn school say they fear the professional theater group that entertained audiences and influ...

Elmo's song: See what happens when furry Elmo gets his hands on Abby Cadabby's magic wand in “Sesame Street Live: Can't Stop Singing” at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. $21-$93, $10 parking. (888) 732-7784 or...

Rocking night: If you love 1970s hits like “Mama Told Me Not to Come,” “Black and White” and others by Three Dog Night, then don't miss their concert at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-3000 or oshows.com. 8 p...

Hibernian hoedown: Extend last weekend's St. Patrick's Day celebrations with the Northwest Celtic Fest, which promises loads of Irish music, dancing, children's games, food and more this Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway...

They will rock you: Relive the revelries of such rock classics as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Another One Bites the Dust” and more when the tribute concert “One Night of Queen” plays tonight at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road,...

Zombie bash: Die-hard fans of “The Walking Dead” won't want to miss the Walker Stalker Convention 2014, which features costume contests, dances and appearances by stars from the AMC zombie series like Laurie Holden, Steven Yeun and Emily Kinney,...

Comedy challenger: Comedian Bert Kreischer is famed for being pushed to try all kinds of dangerous stunts and dares on the Travel Channel show “Bert The Conqueror.” See Kreischer performing safer feats of humor this weekend at the The Improv Com...

Autobiographical ardor: Comedian Tommy Johnagin, a finalist on NBC's “Last Comic Standing,” draws from his personal life for his humor. See him at two Zanies locations: 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago, (312) 337-4027, $25 plus a two menu-item purchas...

High Wheeler Train Show: Train fans can view 20 running model railroads at the annual High Wheeler Train Show at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Event highlights include crafts, demonstrations, face painting, train-related scie...