The Sidetracks 10
Our top picks for what to do in McHenry County, the region and Chicago
1. COLIN MOCHRIE & BRAD SHERWOOD
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Former stars of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” will present an evening of improv comedy. Tickets are $29-$49 at 800-982-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com.
2. "ENCORE"
WHEN: 3 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock
INFO: Center for Performing Arts annual dance recital performed by all ages and variety of styles including ballet, pointe, jazz, modern, hip-hop and tap. Tickets are $15 at 815-338-5300 or www.woodstockoperahouse.com.
3. NINE INCH NAILS
WHEN: 8 p.m. today
WHERE: Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago
INFO: Trent Reznor’s industrial rock project performs. Tickets are $45 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
4. PADDLE IN THE PARK
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: The Hollows Conservation Area, 3804 Route 14, Cary
INFO: Experts will lead paddling clinics and offer information about local canoe and kayak clubs. Visitors will be able to test boats from local retailers. Free admission. For information, visit www.mccdistrict.org.
5. YANNI VOICES
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates
INFO: New age music star performs selections from his catalog with the help of a group of vocalists. Tickets are $25-$95 at 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
6. MICHAEL McDONALD
WHEN: 8 and 10:15 p.m. today, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: Chicago Improv, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg
INFO: Actor-comedian performs stand-up. The former “MADtv” star is best known for playing Stuart Larkin and Marvin Tikvah on the Fox sketch comedy show. Tickets are $19-$22 at 847-240-2001 or www.symfonee.com/improv/chicago.
7. CROSBY, STILLS AND NASH
WHEN: 8 p.m. Thursday
WHERE: Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, 1300 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago
INFO: Legendary supergroup celebrates 40 years of touring. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees will play hits including “Woodstock,” “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” and more. Tickets are $36-$86 at 877-598-8703 or www.livenation.com.
8. CRAFTS & UDDER NEAT STUFF
WHEN: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
WHERE: Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Road off Route 172 West, Harvard
INFO: Part of Milk Days Festival. Featuring a variety of crafts including jewelry, birdhouses, crocheted blankets, hand-woven Indian items and more. Call 815-943-4614 or visit www.milkdays.com.
9. THE BUCKINGHAMS, IDES OF MARCH
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. today
WHERE: Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan
INFO: Chicago-based oldies groups, famous for hits such as “Kind of a Drag” and “Vehicle” will perform. Ronnie Rice opens the show. Tickets are $42-$57 at 312-559-1212 or www.ticketmaster.com.
10. AROUND THE COYOTE SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL
WHEN: 7:30 to 11 p.m. today, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday
WHERE: West Town neighborhood, Chicago
INFO: A multidisciplinary arts fest featuring visual arts, theater, music and film, related to the Around the Coyote fall and winter events. Opening night will feature appetizers, desserts and drinks. Tickets are $10 for a day pass, $15 for a weekend pass and $20 for an opening night pass at 773-342-6777 or www.aroundthecoyote.org.
