Best bets: Russian Ballet to perform double-bill
Double-bill ballet
The Russian National Ballet Theatre stages a classical dance double-bill of “Romeo and Juliet” and “Chopiana” Sunday at the College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $48; $46 seniors; $38 students. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9
Classical cello
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra performs Haydn's Cello concerto in D Major with 27-year-old cello soloist Alisa Weilerstein (along with other works by Handel and Bruckner) at two locations this weekend: The Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. $40-$50. Also at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $16-$66. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7, in Schaumburg; 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, in Elgin
Ornery? No, Orny
If you've enjoyed comedian Orny Adams' appearances on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno” and in his own Comedy Central special, then don't miss Adams this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $17-$19. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 8; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9
Tribute ‘Dan' band
Steely Dan didn't do any major touring this year, so if you need to get your fix of these influential 1970s rockers, then catch the tribute band Reely Dan tonight at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $25-$35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 7
Photo records
Photographic artist Kesha Bruce's exhibit of “(Re) calling and (Re) telling” explores aspects of African-American culture and history at North Central College's Oesterle Library Gallery, 320 E. School St., Naperville. Free. (630) 637-7469 or northcentralcollege.edu/show. Noon to midnight, Sunday, Jan. 9; continues through Sunday, Feb. 6
Big-screen Beethoven
The Los Angeles Philharmonic launches its new initiative to offer live high-definition movie theater simulcasts with a concert featuring music director Gustavo Dudamel conducting works by Beethoven and Bernstein in Walt Disney Concert hall. At select participating movie theaters. $18-$22. Visit fathomevents.com for exact theater locations. 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9
Local artist
World famous performance artist (and Glen Ellyn native) Laurie Anderson returns to town with her latest work “Delusion” (created as part of the 2010 Vancouver Cultural Olympiad) Tuesday at Millennium Park's Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $35-$80. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11
Mirthful Mike
Locally famed for his nostalgic pop-culture stage show “TV & Me,” comedian Mike Toomey shows off his standup stage skills next week at Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $24 plus a two-menu item purchase. (630) 584-6342 or zanies.com. 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 12-13; 8 and 9:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14; and 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15
Oh, Canada
The top fishing and hunting destinations north of the border will be on display in the All-Canada Show, which returns in its 28th annual incarnation next week at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $10; $8 teens ages 13 to 16 and seniors; kids ages 12 and younger admitted free. (630) 584-6300 or allcanada.com. 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16