Actor and author Andrew McCarthy appears this weekend at the Travel & Adventure Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont.
Going places
Attend the Travel & Adventure Show for vacation seminars, to learn about new destinations, and to meet celebrities like Andrew McCarthy, Pauline Frommer and more. The convention returns this weekend at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $16 one-day ticket; $24 two-day ticket; $15 parking. (847) 692-2220, travelshows.com or rosemont.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20
Classical ‘Pepper’
Conductor Stephen Squires leads the Elgin Symphony Orchestra and the guest band Jeans ‘n Classics for music of The Beatles with “Sergeant Pepper” this weekend at two locations: first at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, then at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65; $10 students and kids. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in Skokie; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, in Elgin
Diana Ross plays Billie Holiday in “Lady Sings the Blues.” Turner Classic Movies presents 50th anniversary screenings of the 1972 film on Sunday and Wednesday, Feb. 20 and 23. – Courtesy of Fathom Events Ross as Holiday
See Diana Ross and her Academy Award-nominated take on the role of legendary singer Billie Holiday in “Lady Sing the Blues.” Turner Classic Movies presents 50th anniversary screenings Sunday and Wednesday in select movie theaters. Rated R. Prices vary by venue, but largely $14. For locations, see fathomevents.com. 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, and 3 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23
Drumline time
Area drum line ensembles join with the Crystal Lake Strikers for an “Evening of Percussion” at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $15; $8 students. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19
Music director Kirk Muspratt conducts the New Philharmonic’s “A Night at the Movies” this weekend at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn. – Courtesy of McAninch Arts Center Cinema scores
Kirk Muspratt conducts the New Philharmonic for “A Night at the Movies.” Hear cinematic score selections from “Jurassic Park,” “Beauty and the Beast” and more this weekend at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $53; $51 seniors; $53 streaming access per household. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20
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Violinist Brandon Elliott performs as the guest soloist with Music of the Baroque for “The Chevalier.” – Courtesy of Gregg Janbach 18th-century rediscovery
Find out more about Black musician and composer Joseph Bologne, who is also known as the Chevalier de Saint-Georges, in “The Chevalier.” Violinist Brendon Elliott joins with the Music of the Baroque to perform Bill Barclay’s play with music this weekend at two locations: first at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, (847) 673-6300, $20-$55, then at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, (312) 294-3000, $25-$99. baroque.org/chevalier. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, in Skokie and 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, in Chicago
Modern monster
Choreographer Akram Khan takes inspiration from “Frankenstein” and “Woyzeck” for “Creature,” a dramatic dance production by the touring English National Ballet at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph Drive, Chicago. $35-$140. (312) 334-7777 or harristheaterchicago.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 24-25, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26
Rocky LaPorte performs standup as part of the “Comedy for Cancer” fundraiser at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove on Thursday, Feb. 24. – Courtesy of Chris Haston/NBC Funny fundraising
Comedians Mike Toomey, Rocky LaPorte and emcee Andrea Darlas headline “Comedy for Cancer,” a fundraiser for The H Foundation, at the Classic Cinema Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. $75 (includes nonalcoholic beverages and hors d’oeuvres). (708) 352-5240 or hfoundation.org. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24
