The Long Grove Bunny Hop returns Saturday, April 19, to Historic Downtown Long Grove. | Joe Lewnard/jlewnard@dailyherald.com
By Luke Zurawski | Daily Herald
Friday, April 18
RCSA presents MTI’s Pure Imagination: 8 p.m. Friday, April 18, and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. Musical revue featuring 14 musical numbers from shows in Music Theatre International’s Broadway Junior collection. $7-$25. Rauecenter.org.
Saturday, April 19
Easter Eggstravaganza: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 720 Dundee Ave., Barrington. Egg hunt with 5,000 eggs, carnival games with prizes, balloon animals and face painting. The Community Meal includes doughnuts, granola bars, fruit and more. stmatthewbarrington.org.
Long Grove Bunny Hop: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in Historic Downtown Long Grove, 145 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Follow the downtown Long Grove Bunny Trail, where designated stops on the trail will offer treats and family-friendly activities. Free. longgrove.org.
Bunny Trolley Hop: Time slots from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Illinois Railway Museum, 7000 Olson Road, Union. Gates open at 9:15 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Young visitors will be able to meet and be photographed with the Easter Bunny in his carrot coach, hunt for eggs and treasure, see live animals at the small animal zoo, and participate in activities, games and more. $20. irm.org.
Bunny Burrow Express: 11 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in the Jon J. Duerr Forest Preserve, 35W003 Route 31, South Elgin. Take the Fox River Valley Trolley Museum ride to the Easter Bunny’s “secret burrow,” where there will be hidden eggs to find. Children will receive a basket. $30 per person. Register: foxtrolley.org.
Earth Day Celebration: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at the Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Exhibits, earth-friendly activities and crafts, guided hikes, food trucks, live music and puppet shows. Free. mccdistrict.org.
“Dancing with the Stars: Live”: 7 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. See the professional dancers of the TV show on their live tour. Tickets start at $64. rosemont.com.
Sunday, April 20
Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. Sunday, April 20, at Itasca Country Club, 400 E. Orchard St., Itasca. Brunch buffet, a visit from the Easter Bunny, an egg hunt and a petting zoo. $35-$65; free for kids 3 and younger. RSVP: itascacountryclub.com.
Monday, April 21
Violinist Itzhak Perlman will tell stories, share personal photos, and perform with his pianist and friend Rohan DeSilva in “An Evening With Itzhak Perlman” Monday, April 21, at the Chicago Theatre. | Courtesy of Ravinia Festival
An Evening with Itzhak Perlman: 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 21, at the Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St., Chicago. Multimedia program interweaves storytelling by Perlman with personal photos, documentary clips and music making with Perlman’s pianist and friend of 25 years, Rohan DeSilva. Tickets start at $56.50. msg.com/the-chicago-theatre.
Tuesday, April 22
Sneak Peek Showcase: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, April 22 and 24, at Cinergy Wheeling, 401 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. An exclusive glimpse into the future of the big screen featuring trailers, never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes content from the upcoming theatrical slate. $3 suggested donation; proceeds will benefit the Will Rogers Pioneer Assistance Fund, Variety — the Children’s Charity, and The Cinema Foundation. cinergy.com/wheeling.
Riverdance celebrates its 30th anniversary with performances Tuesday through Sunday, April 22-27, at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. | Courtesy of Jack Hartin
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.
Wednesday, April 23
MCC Jazz Ensembles: 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu.
Thursday, April 24
Morton Arboretum Arbor Day Plant Sale
Arbor Day Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. Shop for a variety of plants chosen by experts for success in Chicago-area gardens. Tickets are $10-$47 and include a credit to be applied toward a purchase at the sale. mortonarb.org.
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.
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. Standup comedy. $25. improv.com/chicago.
MCC Chamber Ensembles and MCC Concert Choir: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Free. mchenry.edu/.
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