Big wheels: See oversized trucks in action like the Grave Digger, Madusa, El Toro Loco and more when Monster Jam returns this weekend to the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $12-$57.50; $20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearen...

“Twelfth Night, Or What You Will” by William Shakespeare will be presented by the College of Lake County Theatre department from Feb. 28 through March 8 in the Studio Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake. In this...

Insomniac man: Fans of Comedy Central's “Insomniac” and Showtime's “Dave's Old Porn” should check out comedian Dave Attell, who performs a special engagement starting Thursday at The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $33 plus...

Top pick Bucking trend See daring men and women brave bucking bulls, participate in barrel racing and more at the Professional Championship Bullriders World Tour Finale VIII, which also features country star Tracy Lawrence, this weekend at...

Snow hike: See if you can be a speedy snowshoe runner when The Smart Farm of Barrington sponsors The 4th Annual Frozen Zucchini 5K Snowshoe Adventure today at Citizen's Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Free admission, though snowshoe rent...

Working man: Comedian Erik Griffin (Comedy Central's “Workaholics”) draws from his mixed heritage and many more topics for his humor. Catch him this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, $25 plus a two-menu item purc...

Many keys Nearly 500 local performers of all ages and abilities play 12 grand pianos in the American Grands XIX concert Saturday at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $24; $15 students. (847) 622-0300 or elgi...

Comedy alum: Comedian John Heffron traces his standup origins to his college days and has since gone on to perform on many late-night talk shows. See Heffron live starting Thursday at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $19...

MADtv man: Fans of the former sketch comedy show “MADtv” won't want to miss cast member and comedian Bobby Lee performing live this weekend at The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240...

Folksy evening: The Lake County Folk Club presents folk artist Michael Peter Smith in concert at the In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Folk singer and guitarist Brett Johnson also performs. Reservations are recommended. Call (847) ...