Celtic duo Switchback performs a special and intimate “St. Paddy's Day Concert” on Saturday at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $26; $24 seniors and students. (847) 895-3600 or prairiecenter.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday...

An illusionist Fans of the Broadway hit "The Illusionists" won't want to miss seeing one of its breakout stars in "The Magic of Adam Trent." The high-powered magic show plays this weekend at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago....

'Oh, Hello!' If you missed comedian John Mulaney and his popular “Kid Gorgeous Tour” at the Chicago Theatre, he's bringing it back. This time the show plays on Thursday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $29.50-$49.50. (847) 263-6...

The Belvederes in Berwyn I've written about The Belvederes before, but it bears repeating: If you want a fun night out with some good, solid rock 'n' roll, this is the show! The foursome from the Northwest Suburbs - John Michael Ford, Joe Alonzo, T...

The Black Box Theatre at McHenry County College will present "Trudy and Max in Love" by Zoe Kazan. The multitalented Zoe Kazan provides a humorous take on an unconventional romance. Trudy and Max's relationship is anything but convenient - Trudy wri...

Zany to the max Fans of the animated series “Animaniacs” won't want to miss seeing voice actors Rob Paulsen and songwriter Randy Rogel in the tour of “Animaniacs in Concert” on Sunday at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts...

All you need is ... Actress and comedian Loni Love ("Kickin' It," "America's Sister") returns for a run of standup shows at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $24 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com....

Trucks aloft Cheer on your favorite oversized trucks at the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series this weekend at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. $25-$75; $15-$20 parking. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7 p.m. Friday, March 2; ...

Thunderous rhythms of ancestral Japanese taiko drums, along with bamboo flutes and a 13-string instrument are part of a highly visual, energetic performance of "Taikoza," at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25 at the College of Lake County's James Lumber Center...

Blues bounty The Grammy Award-winning Robert Cray Band ("Smoking Gun," "Nothin' but a Woman") performs a concert of blues and rock on Thursday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$69. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. ...