The Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention returns Friday through Sunday, March 28-30, to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. | AP
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, March 28
Chicago Tattoo Arts Convention: 2-11 p.m. Friday, March 28; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, March 29; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tattoo artists, vendors, seminars and more. $25 per day, $50 for three days, free for kids younger than 12. villainarts.com.
Samuel J. Comroe: 7 and 9:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 28-29, and 6 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Stand-up comedy. $22. improv.com/chicago.
The Boy Band Project: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at ECC’s Blizzard Theater, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. Music of NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Hanson, One Direction, 98 Degrees, New Kids on the Block, Boyz II Men, Jonas Brothers and more. $42. eccartscenter.org.
Deconstructing Dark Side of the Moon: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock. Musicologist Scott Freiman celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic album. $35. woodstockoperahouse.com.
Michael Cavanaugh — The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, in the Mainstage Theatre at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Cavanaugh re-creates hit songs including “Piano Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “My Life,” “Rocket Man” and more. $20-$40. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
The Miracles featuring Sydney Justin: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Hemmens, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. The Motown hitmakers founded by Motown legend Smokey Robinson. $30-$50. hemmens.org.
The Northern Illinois University Steelband performs Friday, March 28, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center in St. Charles. | Courtesy of Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University Steelband: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 28, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. The band, under director Liam Teague, returns with a multigenre concert to welcome spring. $5-$20. norrisculturalarts.com
Saturday, March 29
SnkrFest: Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. One of the largest sneaker conventions in the world, where sneaker enthusiasts buy, sell and trade sneakers and streetwear. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. snkrfest.net.
“Composers, Hearts, and Legends”: 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Community Church of Rolling Meadows, 2720 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. The Northwest Concert Band’s Spring Concert features “The Music of the Night” from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “The Music-Makers” by Alfred Reed, and music from “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Clarinet soloist Howard Green plays the Rondo from the Clarinet Concerto by Moz. $10; free for kids 18 and younger. northwestconcertband.org.
Self-taught improvisational cellist and TikTok sensation Drew Wiegman will perform Saturday and Sunday, March 29-30, at the College of Lake County’s James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts in Grayslake. | Courtesy of Jon Daboub
Drew Wiegman: 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Mainstage Theatre at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Cellist and TikTok sensation Drew Wiegman is entirely self-taught, playing only by ear. $20-$40. jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
The Chicago Experience, A Tribute to Rock with Horns: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Chicago tribute band. For ticket prices, visit metropolisarts.com.
TAIKOPROJECT: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Blend of traditional taiko and innovative aesthetics with percussive power, dynamic music and graceful choreography. $45-$55. prairiecenter.org.
Sunday, March 30
Celebrate Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Orrin Evans’ 50th birthday with a solo piano concert, followed by cake and champagne.
Orrin Evans: A 50th Birthday Jazz Piano Celebration: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Grammy-nominated jazz pianist Orrin Evans celebrates his 50th birthday with a solo piano concert, followed by cake and champagne. $45, free for students 18 and younger with a paid adult ticket. barringtonswhitehouse.com.
Celebrating Chopin: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Pianist Matt Peterson performs music by Frédéric Chopin. Free. Registration required at dppl.org.
Creole Stomp: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Led by Creole fiddler and accordionist Dennis Stroughmatt, Creole Stomp performs contemporary blues, swamp pop, and traditional Cajun and zydeco dance tunes. $35-$39. metropolisarts.com.
Senior Follies: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Talent show featuring local seniors. $7. prairiecenter.org.
Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at First Presbyterian Church, 240 Standish St., Elgin. Freewill offering. fcc-elgin.org/organ-tour/.
Monday, March 31
“Courtesy of Fred Moss” by Fred Moss is part of the “Art of the Parks: Paintings of the National Parks,” a solo exhibition by Moss featuring paintings inspired by America’s National Parks that opens Monday, March 31, at the Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. | Courtesy of Fred Moss
“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, March 31 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, historic landscapes and iconic locations within America’s National Parks. prairiecenter.org.
Tuesday, April 1
Tonight at the Improv: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, at the Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. Comics Abi Sanchez, Ken Garr, Chelsea Hood, Katie Meiners and Brooks Sullivan will perform. $22. improv.com/chicago.
Wednesday, April 2
Kylie Minogue’s “Tension Tour”: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. Pop. Tickets start at $59.50. rosemont.com/allstate.
Thursday, April 3
“Hey There: The Music of Rosemary Clooney”: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Actress Kaity Paschetto portrays Rosemary Clooney with a backing trio. $35-$39. metropolisarts.com.
See a Juggler! Be a Juggler!: 1 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. A high-energy, fast-paced comedy juggling and variety show for all ages. After the show, there will be an interactive, hands-on workshop. Free. gailborden.info.
Daryl Hall: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. Singer-songwriter Daryl Hall with special guest Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze. $80-$149. geneseetheatre.com.
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