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Best Bets: Riverdance at Paramount, Shen Yun at Rosemont Theatre

Best Bets: Riverdance at Paramount, Shen Yun at Rosemont Theatre

Riverdance brings its world tour “Riverdance 30 — The Next Generation” to Aurora’s Paramount Theatre this weekend, while Shen Yun performs at the Rosemont Theatre. Plus, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago presents “Civic Plays Copland 3” during a free concert in Naperville.

 
Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’s

Dining out: Get a hot dog for $1 at Portillo’s

Portillo’s is celebrating baseball’s opening weekend with hot dogs for a buck for Perks members through Sunday. Also, Fry the Coop is honoring National Hot Chicken Day Monday and suburban restaurants are ready with Passover and Easter specials.

 
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Don’t miss a shot: Where to watch the NCAA tournament in the suburbs

Don’t miss a shot: Where to watch the NCAA tournament in the suburbs

The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments run for two more weekends of exciting action. And when it comes to watching the games, you need the perfect atmosphere: big screens, cold drinks and the electric energy of fellow fans. Here are some places to consider.

 
Broadway star in concert: Evanston’s Jessie Mueller shares songs, stories at Schaumburg’s Prairie Center

Broadway star in concert: Evanston’s Jessie Mueller shares songs, stories at Schaumburg’s Prairie Center

Tony Award winner and Evanston native Jessie Mueller returns to the Northwest suburbs to perform Saturday, April 18, at the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg.

 
Back in sync: Everything you need to know about the new Netflix doc ‘BTS: The Return’

Back in sync: Everything you need to know about the new Netflix doc ‘BTS: The Return’

The mostly Korean language film “BTS: The Return,” debuting Friday, March 27, on Netflix, offers an intimate look at BTS’ journey to their latest album, “ARIRANG.” It also follows the seven member group — RM, Jin, Jimin, V, Suga, Jung Kook and j-hope — as they learned to reacclimate to their life in the fast lane, together again.

 
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Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurants

Celebrate Easter with an elegant brunch at these suburban restaurants

Spring has sprung (sort of), and Easter Sunday (April 5) is almost here. This means that suburban restaurants are planning festive buffets, brunches, visits with the Easter bunny and more.

 
Concerts March 27 to April 2: Buddy Mondlock, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce and more

Concerts March 27 to April 2: Buddy Mondlock, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce and more

Upcoming concerts include Buddy Mondlock at Hey Nonny, “One Night of Queen” at the McAninch Arts Center’s Belushi Performance Hall, Romeo Santos and Prince Royce at Allstate Arena and more.

 
Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and more

Things to do March 27 to April 2: C2E2, Step Afrika! Evolution and more

Make plans for the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo at Chicago’s McCormick Place, Step Afrika! Evolution at the Hemmens in Elgin, comedian Dwayne Kennedy performing as part of the Copley Comedy Series and more.

 
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Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Egg hunts for kids, dogs and adults across the suburbs

Grab your baskets and get ready to hunt for eggs and meet the Easter Bunny at events across the suburbs now through April 11.

 
Spotlight: Goodman revives August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Spotlight: Goodman revives August Wilson’s ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’

Goodman Theatre stages a revival of August Wilson’s “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and TheatreWorksUSA brings the family-friendly “The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System” to the McAninch Arts Center.

 

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