Tots and tykes The 16th annual Kids Expo features games, activities, products and displays for toddlers to tweens this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $10; $7 kids ages 12 and u...

"Ballet is a universe of the imagination, a place of magic and enchantment, beauty and romance. Its many worlds vibrate with graceful dancers, glorious music, and sumptuous costumes," said American publicist and writer Trudy Garfunkel. Ballet is one...

Vehicles of tomorrow See the latest vehicles and equipment from the world's manufacturers at the Chicago Auto Show, which returns in its 112th iteration starting Saturday at McCormick Place, 2301 S. King Drive, Chicago. $13; $8 seniors ages 62 and o...

The National Ballet Theatre of Odessa, Ukraine, tours its take on "Romeo and Juliet" to Waukegan, Chicago and Aurora, the Chicago Sinfonietta's "MLK Tribute Concert" comes to Naperville and Chicago, and the Greater RV Show stops in Schaumburg. Here ...

Magical Starlight Theatre invites audiences young and old to be captivated by the familiar and beloved story of "The Wizard of Oz," coming to the Naperville stage Jan. 10-12 and 17-19. The company of 54 talented community actors has been hard at wor...

It was a year in DuPage County where controversy always loomed and nothing was as simple as it seemed. We debated the legalized sale of pot and the appropriate location for a drug and alcohol treatment center. We dealt with social issues, from rac...

Taylor talks Fans of comedian Taylor Williamson from his 2013 run on "America's Got Talent" won't want to miss seeing him in a series of standup sets this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purch...

Musical 'Carol' BrightSide Theatre revives the family-friendly “A Christmas Carol the Musical,” based on Charles Dickens' story. The score is by Alan Menken (“Beauty and the Beast,” “The Little Mermaid”) and Lynn Ahrens (“Ragtime,” “Once on This Isl...

Glad tidings, theatergoers. When it comes to holiday offerings, family-friendly fare dominates on Chicago and suburban stages. But there are a few alternatives for those who favor more mature shows. Check out our list of a few “naughty” - and lots o...