Things to do April 25 to May 1: Chris Redd, Riverdance 30, Fear No Art Fest and more

Starts Before Friday

Riverdance 30 “The New Generation”: 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, April 22-24; 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago. The fusion of Irish and international dance and music celebrates its 30-year milestone. Tickets start at $31.50. cadillacpalacetheatre.com.

Central States Numismatic Society: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 24-25, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. Coin collector convention with over 425 booths of vendors, experts, exhibits and more. Early-bird access available Wednesday, April 23. Daily admission $15, three-day pass $30, free admission for kids 17 and younger and after noon Saturday. csns.org/convention.

Arbor Day Plant Sale: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, April 25, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Shop for a variety of plants chosen by experts for success in Chicago-area gardens. Tickets include a credit to be applied toward a purchase at the sale. $27-$32. mortonarb.org.

Shen Yun: 2 p.m. Thursday, April 24; 7 p.m. Friday, April 25; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 1 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Classical Chinese dance, live orchestral music and authentic costumes. Tickets start at $80. rosemont.com/theatre.

Chris Redd: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. The former Naperville resident performs standup comedy. $25. improv.com/chicago.

Mäkelä Conducts Mahler 3: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 24-26, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. In his Third Symphony, Mahler portrays the whole of earthly existence in six movements, written for a massive orchestra, two choruses and a contralto soloist. Tickets start at $99. cso.org.

“The Serpent Lady”: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, April 24-25; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26; and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Theatre at Meiley-Swallow, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. North Central College theater production of a commedia dell’arte fairy tale about Cherestani, the Fairy Queen, and her mortal husband, Farruscad, overcoming numerous magical obstacles in order to be together. $12. northcentralcollege.edu/show/serpent-lady.

Friday, April 25

Expo Chicago: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Contemporary art fair featuring more than 170 leading galleries from 36 countries and 93 cities. Tickets start at $30 for one day, $55 for three days. expochicago.com.

ABLE presents “Frankenstein”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, 800 E. Grand Ave. at Navy Pier, Chicago. An ensemble of nine actors with disabilities presents a punk-inspired adaptation of the classic. The Sunday performance will include ASL interpretation. $15-$45 (pay what you can). ableensemble.com.

“Bye Bye Birdie”: 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 5 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Bernotas Middle School presents the classic musical. $15; $12 for kids and seniors. Rauecenter.org.

“A Tale of Peter Rabbit”: 7 p.m. Fridays, April 25 through May 9, at the Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Mussetter-Struble Theater, 1949 Campus Drive, Evanston. Award-winning writer Trista Baldwin gives Beatrix Potter’s timeless tale of Peter Rabbit a modern twist. $20, $12 for students and children, $8 for full-time NU students in advance. wirtz.northwestern.edu.

Lisa Ann Walter: 7:15 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, at Zanies, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. Standup comedy from one of the stars of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary.” $35-$55. rosemont.zanies.com.

“99th & Nowhere”: 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Steel Beam Theatre, 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. A world premiere dark comedy by local playwright Gary McGowan. $22-$28. steelbeamtheatre.com.

“Assisted Living: The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. This uproarious musical follows a cast of colorful characters navigating life after retirement, with two actors bringing 18 different characters to life. $25-$30. woodstockoperahouse.com.

Brightside Theatre’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 25 through May 11, at North Central College’s Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville. Shakespeare’s magical journey where love potions, mischievous fairies and star-crossed lovers collide in a whirlwind of comedy and romance. $32-$37. brightsidetheatre.com/dream.

CLC Fear No Art Festival: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Annual celebration features a variety of emerging choreographers, dancers, musicians, singers, actors, photographers, artists, graphic designers and poets. $5-$12. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

“Disaster!": 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 25 to May 11, at the Prairie Lakes Theater, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Earthquakes, tidal waves, infernos and the music of the ’70s take center stage in this humorous homage to classic disaster films. $24-$35. bignoise.org/disaster.

ECC Theatre’s “That Day in Tucson”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, April 25 through May 4, at Elgin Community College’s SecondSpace, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. ECC Theatre’s production of a drama centering around a congresswoman and a young intern who helps save her life in a shooting and the aftermath. $12-$14. eccartscenter.org/events/theatre.

“Echoes: Calls and Responses Across Time and Space”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, in Edman Memorial Chapel, on the northeast corner of Washington and Franklin streets, Wheaton. Wheaton College Symphony Orchestra concert with music by Bach, Valerie Coleman, Mozart and Paul Hindemith. wheaton.edu.

“Man of La Mancha”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, April 25 through May 4, at the Ethel M. Barber Theater, 30 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Musical inspired by Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote.” $12-$30. wirtz.northwestern.edu.

Oil & Water at Gorton Center: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Two seasoned painters, Joe Bednarski and Phil Gayter, in a live painting showdown where oil and acrylic mediums collide in a dynamic, fast-paced art battle filled with humor and storytelling. $20-$32. gortoncenter.org.

OK Go: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. “The Adjacent Possible Tour.” Tickets start at $39.75. jamusa.com.

“The Old Man and the Old Moon”: 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, April 25-27, at Three Brothers Theatre, 115 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. A fantastical genre-defying folk musical about the caretaker of the moon. $15-$25. threebrotherstheatre.com.

Symphonic Wind Ensemble: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston. Featuring guest composer George Lewis’ “Big Shoulders, Sharp Elbows,” Christopher Stark’s “Velocity Meadows,” and selections by Mason Bates and Björk. $5-$8. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Afro-Cuban Folkloric Ensemble with Jorge Emmanuelli Náter: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Logan Center Performance Penthouse 901, 915 E. 60th St., Chicago. Exploring the common lineage of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Puerto Rican traditions, showcasing music with hand drumming, percussion and singing, with visiting Artist-in-Residence Jorge Emmanuelli Náter. Free. music.uchicago.edu.

Katt Williams’ “Heaven on Earth Tour”: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the United Center, 1901 W. Madison St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $65. unitedcenter.com.

Theo Von “Return of the Rat”: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Comedy. Tickets start at $35. rosemont.com/allstate.

Saturday, April 26

BSA Troop 209 50th Annual Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 26, at First United Methodist Church, 123 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. All-you-care-to-eat breakfast featuring pancakes, sausage and beverages prepared and served by the Troop 209 Scouts. Plus, a silent auction featuring themed baskets and gift cards. $10, $5 for kids 4-12, free for kids 3 and younger. my.cheddarup.com/c/t209pancakebreakfast/items?cart.

Chicago Civil War Show and Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, Building 1, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. Civil War artifacts, collector arms, cavalry swords, historical autographs, pictures, coins, currency and more on display and for sale. Early buyer admission at 8 a.m. for $25. $20; free for kids 12 and younger with a paid adult. zurkopromotions.com.

Arbor Day Tree Dedication & Giveaway: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Montgomery Police Department, 10 Civic Center Ave., Montgomery. Following the short presentation and planting of the 2025 tree, the village of Montgomery Municipal Arborist Ed Pfaff will be on-site to answer questions about tree plantings and native landscape. Free. montgomeryil.org.

Tulip Sip & Stroll: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. See Cantigny’s tulips during a self-guided garden stroll. Plus, specialty cocktails for purchase and special photo ops throughout the gardens. Free with parking, $16 per car. cantigny.org.

Lake County Home & Garden Show: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. See and interact with thousands of home improvement and lifestyle products and services, with new and unique displays. Free admission. lakecountyhomeshow.com.

The Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, April 26 through May 25, in the Parking Lot at the East Lake Forest Train Station, 691 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. The Biennial Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens returns for its 20th production. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific date and time. $50. lakeforestshowhouse.com.

Winter Ravinia Farmers Market: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Wayfarer Theaters, 1850 2nd St., Highland Park. Shop for local food, artisan products and sustainable products. Free. raviniafarmersmarket.com.

Celebrate Earth Day: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Arndt Park Fieldhouse, 1990 White St., Des Plaines. Crafts, games, giveaways and entertainment while learning about the importance of making the planet cleaner and safer. Free. dpparks.org.

Performing Arts Showcase: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. The Northbrook Park District’s Performing Arts participants will perform. $8. nbparks.org.

Earth Day Expo at Hawthorn Row: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Hawthorn Row, 750 Hawthorn Row, Vernon Hills. Market, food trucks, interactive resource tables, crafts, activities, and a magical Fairy Meet & Greet. Free; textile and shoe donations will be collected. visithawthorn.com.

Evanston Earth Day Fest: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Ladd Arboretum, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. 15 local eco-organizations, hands-on nature activities, games and earth-friendly resources. Free. cityofevanston.org.

The Good Festival: Noon to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, at Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. A sustainability initiative dedicated to fostering a greener, more sustainable future, bringing together environmental enthusiasts, industry leaders, innovators and more. Free. westfield.com.

Long Grove Craft Beer Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Brothers’ Field, 340 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Sample craft beers from 22 local craft beer producers. For ages 21 and older. $60, designated driver $10. longgrove.org.

Local Author Fest: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Wheaton Public Library, 225 N. Cross St., Wheaton. 40 local authors will have copies of their books for sale. Free. wheatonlibrary.org/authorfest.

Silvertones Present “Out of Left Field”: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. The spring concert combines surprise, humor and America’s pastime. $8. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Venti Wind Quintet Concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at River Forest Public Library, 735 Lathrop Ave., River Forest. Quintet concert consisting of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and horn. Free. riverforestlibrary.org.

Naperville Chorus: 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Performance of Brahms’ “Ein Deutsches Requiem” with the Naperville Festival Orchestra. $25-$30. northcentralcollege.edu.

Aurora Ukulele Festival: 4-11 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Two Brothers Roundhouse, 205 N. Broadway, Aurora. Performances on Saturday night and workshops on Sunday. Performers include Lil’ Rev, The Bird Watchers, Hix Bros Ukulele Band, Aaron Baer, Hoapili with Hula ’O Puanani, Lisa Mannion and Uncle Jon Music. $15 for Saturday, $25 for Sunday, free for kids 12 and younger. auroraukefest.com.

Jake Allen Band: 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Winnetka Chapel, 630 Lincoln Ave., Winnetka. Indie guitarist and songwriter. Meet and greet at 5:15 p.m. Free, $5 reservation fee and Artist Tip Jar. Reserve tickets at valslist.regfox.com/valslist-live. Visit winnetkachapel.com.

Cor Corps Horn Ensemble: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14, Crystal Lake. The McHenry County area French Horn choir. Free. mchenry.edu.

The Tallis Scholars: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. The choral group celebrates the 500th anniversary of composer Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina’s birth. $40-$70. athenaeumcenter.org.

Andy Woodhull: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Gorton Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Standup comedy. $25-$32. gortoncenter.org.

“The Goonies” in Concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells Drive, Chicago. The Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra plays the entire Dave Grusin score live along with a screening of the film. $69.50-$99.50. chicagophilharmonic.org.

The Greatest Piano Men: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Celebrating piano icons Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Billy Joel using storytelling, video, backup singers, a band and 25 hit songs. $48-$66. atthemac.org.

Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at the Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago. A modern variety show, showcasing contemporary comedy, music and live entertainment hosted by comedian Paul F. Tompkins. $35-$50. lh-st.com.

Sunday, April 27

Celebrate International Day of Dance With Ruth Page: 9:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. Free open house commemorating International Day of Dance offering free adult classes led by Ruth Page Center’s professionals and instructors. RuthPage.org.

Farmers Market+ At The Dole: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at The Dole, 400 Highland Ave., Crystal Lake. Over 50 farmers, food purveyors and artisans, with live music presented by BCU, food trucks, a kids’ entrepreneur booth and more. Free entry. farmersmarketatthedole.org.

Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. An art show that gives voices to the experiences of survivors of sexual abuse or exploitation using their personal creative artistic style. Free. reclaim13.org/art-show.

Earth Day Celebration: Music of the Earth: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Emily Oaks Nature Center, 4650 Brummel St., Skokie. Experience the many genres of music found in the natural world. Earth-friendly foods and native wildflowers and grasses will be for sale. Free. skokieparks.org.

ESO String Quartet: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the St. Charles Public Library, 1 S. 6th Ave., St. Charles. Music of Mozart and Holst’s “St. Paul Suite.” Free. scpld.org.

The Great American Songbook: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Chicago-based jazz guitarist, vocalist and composer Andy Pratt plays and sings the Great American Songbook. Free. rmlib.org.

Beyond Glee Presents “Sing Your Way Back Home”: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Wheaton Park District Community Center, 1777 S. Blanchard St., Wheaton. Featuring songs that celebrate the joy of home, belonging and togetherness. $8. wheatonparkdistrict.com.

Masterpieces of Chamber Music: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Elgin Symphony string quartet performs chamber music in an intimate concert. $30, free for students 18 and younger with a paid adult. barringtonswhitehouse.com.

Emanuel Ax: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Pianist Emanuel Ax navigates the intricate melodies of timeless compositions, including Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and Schumann’s “C Major Fantasy.” Tickets start at $45. cso.org.

Sharp, Shacht & Choi: 3 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Community Presbyterian Church, 39 N. Prospect Ave., Clarendon Hills. Featuring John Sharp, principal cello of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Liba Shacht, violinist in the Lyric Opera Orchestra and the principal second violin in the Grant Park Orchestra; and Winston Choi, associate professor of piano and the head of the piano program at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts. Free. chcpc.org.

“American Songs & Stories”: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. The Palatine Concert Band 2025 Spring Concert. $3-$10. cuttinghall.org.

Mo Amer “El Oso Palestino Tour”: 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Award-winning Palestinian-American comedian, actor and writer Mo Amer. $30. chicago-theater.com.

An Afternoon with Michael Bridge: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Harper College Performing Arts Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Building R, Palatine. An intimate concert with the classical accordion wizard Michael Bridge, supporting the Annual SAI Elsie Sterrenberg String Scholarship Competition. $25. hsai-oakpark.org.

Black Violin: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Belushi Performance Hall, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Two-time Grammy-nominated duo Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste fuse classical and hip-hop. $65-$75. atthemac.org.

Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 Division St., Elgin. Freewill offering. fcc-elgin.org/organ-tour.

GenXish featuring Joey Villagomez: 7 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Comedy showcase with Joey Villagomez, Joe Fernandez and Kristen Toomey. $15. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

Hassan Phills’ “This Tour Is Jokes”: 8 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Comedy. Tickets start at $25. thaliahallchicago.com.

Monday, April 28

Choral Spectacular: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Chicago Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. The Symphony of Oak Park & River Forest and Chorus, conducted by Music Director Jay Friedman, will present a program featuring the Chicago-area premiere of Franz Liszt’s “Missa Solemnis” paired with Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy.” $25-$75. SymphonyOPRF.org.

Charli XCX: 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 Mannheim Road, Rosemont. “Brat 2025 Arena Tour.” Tickets start at $140. rosemont.com/allstate.

[REDACTED] Presents “Dune: A Staged Reading”: 8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Music Box Lounge, 3733 N. Southport Ave., Chicago. Funny people reenact a movie they love, or hate, or love to hate. This month, [REDACTED] presents David Lynch’s “Dune.” $10 at the door, or pay what you can. instagram.com/redacted_chicago.

Tuesday, April 29

“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly, The Music of Julie Andrews”: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at ECC Arts Center’s Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. An all-star cast brings songs from Julie Andrews’ repertoire to the stage for a loverly afternoon. $32. eccartscenter.org.

Northwestern Concerto/Aria Competition: 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Northwestern University, 633 Clark St., Evanston. The Bienen School of Music showcases top students in the final rounds of this year’s solo competition. Free. planitpurple.northwestern.edu.

Wednesday, April 30

Dmytro Choni: 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, 55 E. Wacker Drive, Chicago. Pianist Dmytro Choni performs works by Brahms, Silvestrov and Schumann. Part of the Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts series. Free. classicalmusicchicago.org.

“Cats”: 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, April 30 through June 15, at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. No matinee April 30. Paramount’s creative team has reenvisioned the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with a circus tent full of notable cats in a spectacle of contortion, juggling and aerialists. $28-$85. paramountaurora.com.

The James Callen Jazz Trio: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Pop and rock tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, including songs by The Eagles, The Beatles, Al Kooper, Bob Dylan, The Lovin’ Spoonful, John Denver, Queen, Gilbert O’Sullivan, Eric Clapton and Cyndi Lauper. Free. eapl.org.

Thursday, May 1

Threads Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Lindy's Landing, 115 Park St., Wauconda. Women in Business Spring Preview Fashion Show and Luncheon. $30. waucondachamber.org.

Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Naper Settlement, 523 Webster St., Naperville. Learn the stories of pioneers, trailblazers and everyday heroes in this one-hour tour covering 2 miles. $15. Register: napersettlement.org.

The Book of Liv’s: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Marie Gillespie’s one-woman show featuring the writing of award-winning Norwegian actor, director and humanitarian Liv Ullmann. $25. oillamptheater.org.

CLC International Film Series: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, in Room A011 at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. See the Academy Award-nominated 2023 UK/Poland film “The Zone of Interest.” The film has adult content and is not suitable for kids. Free. clcillinois.edu.

“Disney Descendants: The Musical”: 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, May 1-2, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the Prisco Community Center, 150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora. A musical adventure featuring Disney’s most famous heroes and infamous villains and their kids. $12. foxvalleyparkdistrict.seatyourself.biz.

Mäkelä & Trifonov: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 1-3, and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. Director Klaus Mäkelä and pianist and CSO Artist-in-Residence Daniil Trifonov take on Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto, Boulez’s “Initiale” and Dvorák's Symphony No. 7. $75-$399. cso.org.

Mike Feeney: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, at the Comedy Vault, 18 E. Wilson St., Batavia. Standup comedy. $25. comedyvaultbatavia.com.

“Rock of Ages”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, May 1-25, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. High-energy musical featuring the rock anthems and power ballads of Styx, Whitesnake, Pat Benatar, Poison and Twisted Sister. $20-$49. metropolisarts.com.

“Sightline”: The Seldoms with Fraser Taylor: 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, May 1-3, and 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at the Ruth Page Center for the Arts, 1016 N. Dearborn St., Chicago. A work combining dance, visual art and fashion design with visuals by influential Scottish artist Fraser Taylor and performance by dance company The Seldoms. $30-$100. theseldoms.org.

Voyage, Celebrating The Music of Journey: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Journey tribute band. $39-$55. geneseetheatre.com.

Reggie Watts Live: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago. Internationally renowned musician, comedian, writer and actor. $39.50. thaliahallchicago.com.

Ongoing

“Art of the Parks — Paintings of the National Parks”: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with select evening and weekend hours through May 2, at the Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. A solo exhibition by artist Fred Moss with over 25 oil paintings inspired by the scenic beauty of America’s National Parks. prairiecenter.org.

Hershey Super Sweet Adventure: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturdays, through May, at Water Tower Place, 835 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago. A family-friendly, interactive journey with hands-on activities and play centered around Hershey’s treats. Tickets start at $24.99. hersheysupersweetadventure.com.

Kuipers Midwest Tulip Fest: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays at Kuipers Family Farm, 1N318 Watson Road, Maple Park. Estimated end date is May 18. Eight acres of tulips, live entertainment, attractions, food and more. Admission starts at $20.99 weekends, $16.99 weekdays. kuipersfamilyfarm.com.

“Rooted in Mystery”: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily through Wednesday, May 7, at Garfield Park Conservatory, 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. This year’s Spring Flower Show explores the roots of plants. Learn about the different types of roots and what they do while enjoying a display of spring plants, including azaleas, pansies, snapdragons, astilbe, baptisia, hydrangeas, and 26 varieties of tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. Free, but reservations required. garfieldconservatory.org.

“Spectrum of Spring”: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, through May 11, at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Drive, Chicago. Spring flower show. Free, but reservations are required at lincolnparkconservancy.org/conservatory-reservations.

“The Da Vinci Code”: 7 p.m. Fridays, 3 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 and 6 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1:30 and 7 p.m. Thursdays, through June 1, at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Professor Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu race against the clock to unlock the secrets of Da Vinci. Ticket prices vary by day and start at $90. drurylanetheatre.com.

“A Jukebox for the Algonquin”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through May 18, at Citadel Theatre Company, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. In this new comedy by Paul Stroili, the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Center really want a jukebox for their recreation room and hatch a plot to come up with the money to buy one. $45. citadeltheatre.org.

“Prayer for the French Republic”: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and 1 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through May 11, at the North Theatre at North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A darkly funny exploration of history, identity and survival spanning five generations. $49-$69. northlight.org.

“Titanic The Musical”: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5 p.m. Sundays, and 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through June 1, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Musical based on the real people aboard the legendary ship and the tragedy that followed. $68-$81. marriotttheatre.com.

“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”: 8 p.m. Fridays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 1:30 and 7 p.m. Wednesdays, and 7 p.m. Thursdays, through April 27, at the Copley Theatre, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. Six contestants vie for the spelling bee championship of a lifetime in this musical comedy. $40-$55. paramountaurora.com.