Updated: April 15, 2013 7:53PM

STAGE

“Aspects of Love”

Presented by Theo Ubique Cabaret Theatre through April 21 at No Exit Café, 6970 N. Glenwood, Chicago (Rogers Park). Curtain at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 7 p.m. Sundays. $34; $30 students and seniors. Dinner and show $59; $55 students and seniors. Visit www.theo-u.org or call (800) 595-4849.

“Beau Jest”

Through April 7 at Oil Lamp Theater, 1723 Glenview Road, Glenview. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $30. Call (847) 834-0738 or visit www.oillamptheater.org.

“Blithe Spirit”

Presented by Piccolo Theatre through May 11 at the Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston. Performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; $22 seniors; $15 students.Call (847) 424-0089 or visit www.piccolotheatre.com.

“Enchanted April”

Presented April 26-May 26 at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays; with additional matinees at 1 p.m. May 4, 8, 18 and 22. $35-$37.50. Call (847) 735-8554 or visit www.citadeltheatre.org.

“Everything is Illuminated”

Presented by Next Theatre through March 31 at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. $30-$40; $15-$20 young adult (age 25 and younger) and students. Visit www.nexttheatre.org.

“The Glass Menagerie”

Presented by CenterStage in Lake Forest at 8 p.m. March 22-23 at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Ave., Lake Forest. $20, $15 students and seniors in advance; $25 at the door. Visit www.centerstagelakeforest.org or call (847) 234-6062.

“Hauptmann”

Presented by BoHo Theatre March 22-April 21 at The Heartland Studio, 7016 N. Glenwood Ave, Chicago (Rogers Park). Curtain at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. $20. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit www.BoHoTheatre.com.

“The Pajama Game”

Presented April 18-May 12 at The Music Theatre Company, 1850 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. Performances at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 2 p.m. Sundays. $40; $32 students and seniors. Visit www.themusictheatrecompany.org or call (847) 579-4900.

“South Pacific”

Presented April 3-June 2 at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire, at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays. $40-$48, with discounts available for students and seniors. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.

“Stones in His Pockets”

Presented by Northlight Theatre through April 14 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. A couple of small-town Irishmen hope to hit it big when hired as extras for an epic American movie filming in their scenic County Kerry village. $25-$72; student tickets $15, subject to availability. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.

“Summer and Smoke”

Muse of Fire Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams’ play as part of its Spring Staged Reading series at 3 p.m. March 24 and 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 McCormick Blvd., Evanston. Free. Visit www.museoffire.org.

“Sweet Charity”

Through April 14 at Writers’ Theatre, 325 Tudor Court, Glencoe. Curtain times are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 2 p.m. (March 27 only) and 7:30 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (no 6 p.m. show March 24 or 31). $35-$75. Call (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

“Yellow Moon”

Presented by Writers’ Theatre April 16-Aug. 4 at Books on Vernon, 664 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$60. Call (847) 242-6000 or visit www.writerstheatre.org.

CLASSICAL

Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra

Performing at 3 p.m. April 28 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. The program includes Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D and Corigliano’s “Gazebo Dances.” $36-$75, with discounts for seniors and youth. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.arsviva.org.

Chicago Chamber Choir

“Burst Out Singing!” 7:30 p.m. April 13 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 1509 Ridge Ave., Evanston. The program includes the music of J.S. Bach, Leonard Bernstein and others. $18 in advance; $20 at the door; $15 students. Visit www.chicagochamberchoir.org.

Chicago Master Singers

Performing with the Ars Viva Brass and organ at 7:30 p.m. April 12 and 7 p.m. April 14 at Divine Word Chapel, 2001 Waukegan Road, Techny. The program includes works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Rutter and others. $18-$48. Call (800) 595-4849 or visit www.chicagomastersingers.org.

Chicago Philharmonic

“Nordic Romance,” 7 p.m. April 21 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. The program includes works by Grieg and Sibelius. $25-$75. Call (847) 866-6888 or visit www.chicagophilharmonic.org.

Evanston Chapter, Lyric Opera of Chicago

Hosting opera baritone Richard Stillwell, currently a professor at Chicago College of Performing Arts, who will discuss “The Operatic Voice,” 3 p.m. March 24 at the Michigan Shores Club, 911 Michigan Ave.,Wilmette. Topics include how one becomes an opera star and why some voices last longer. $15; $10 members. Call (847) 328-0158 or (847) 475-5345.

“I Never Saw Another Butterfly”

A Holocaust memorial concert will be performed by the Youth Choral Theater of Chicago at 5 p.m. April 28 at North Shore Congregation Israel, 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe. $9-$28. Call (847) 535-9873.

Lake Forest Lyrica

Hosting Chicago Chamber Musicians in “An Afternoon of Beethoven and Debussy,” 3 p.m. March 24 in the Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel at Lake Forest College, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. $15; $5 students. Call (847) 735-6170 or visit www.lakeforest.edu/lyrica.

Music of the Baroque

Performing Handel’s “Israel in Egypt,” 7:30 p.m. April 7 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. Jonathan Miller, conductor and artistic director of Chicago a cappella, will give a pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m. in the Athens Room at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 9599 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $27-$75. Call (312) 551-1414 or visit www.baroque.org.

Music Institute of Chicago

Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 905-1500. www.musicinst.org. March 23, 7:30 p.m.: “Opus 10 Faculty Extravaganza,” featuring works by Chopin and Brahms. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students. April 7, 3 p.m.: Lincoln String Quartet performs works by Haydn, Smetana and Beethoven. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students. April 21, 3 p.m.: Pianist Sergei Babayan performs Bach’s Goldberg Variations. $30; $20 seniors; $10 students.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. March 24, 2 p.m.: Two-Piano/Four-Hand Concert in the auditorium. April 5, 7:30 p.m.: Parisian Salon Concert features The Campanella Children’s Choir. April 7, 2 p.m.: The Elaris Duo, accompanied by pianist Susan Merdinger, performs the Brahms B Major Piano Trio and other works.

Northshore Concert Band

“American Emblems,” 3 p.m. April 21 at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $18; $13 seniors; $7 students and children. Call (847) 432-2263 or visit www.northshoreband.org.

Opera in Cinema Series

At the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Featuring film versions of famous operas performed by opera companies throughout the world. $20 per screening. Call (847) 251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com. April 28, 2:30 p.m., and April 30, 7 p.m.: “Il Trovatore” by Verdi from the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona, Spain.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

At Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. March 22, 7:30 p.m.: Pianist Jeffrey Siegel’s Keyboard Conversations program, “Schubert in the Age of the Sound Bite.” $22; $16 students. April 10, 7:30 p.m.: The Miro Quartet and percussionist Colin Currie will perform contemporary and classical music. $20; $10 students. April 13, 7:30 p.m.: Guitarists Sergio and Odair Assad and clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera will perform “Dances from the New World.” $28; $12 students.

Pilgrim Chamber Players

“Stars of Tomorrow,” a free concert performed by prize-winning young musicians from the Chicago area, 3 p.m. April 21 at Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Visit www.pilgrimplayers.org.

Ravinia Festival

Presenting the “BGH $10 Classics” series in Bennett Gordon Hall on the Ravinia Festival grounds, Lake-Cook and Green Bay roads, Highland Park. For information or tickets, visit www.ravinia.org or call (847) 266-5100. March 22, 8 p.m.: Musicians from Ravinia’s Steans Music Institute, $10. April 20, 8 p.m.: Pianist Michael Brown, $10.

Regenstein Recital Hall

At Northwestern University, 60 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 467-4000. April 8, 7 p.m.: Classical guitarist Jason Vieaux presents a master class. April 9, 4:30 p.m.: Percussionist Colin Currie presents a master class.

Segovia Classical Guitar Series

Presented by Northwestern University’s Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music and the Chicago Classical Guitar Society, through April 13. For tickets, call (847) 491-5441 or visit www.pickstaiger.org. April 9, 7:30 p.m.: Guitarist Jason Vieaux will join bandoneon player and accordionist Julien Labro for a program of works by Piazzolla, Albeniz and others, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $22; $12 students. April 13, 7:30 p.m.: Brazilian guitar virtuosos Sergio and Odair Assad join Cuban clarinetist Paquito D’Rivera for a program of tangos, sambas and boleros, in Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. $28; $12 students.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

The Alley

210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 433-0304. www.bowlhighwood.com. March 21: Departure at 8 p.m.; Half Moon Mad at 9 p.m.; The Enemies at 10 p.m. March 22: Arrows Over Athens at 6 p.m.; Poor Man’s Cow at 9 p.m. March 23: Mr. Blotto. March 24: Working Man’s Blues Jam.

Bertucci’s Italian Steakhouse

246 Green Bay Road, Highwood. (847) 432-6663. Music at 8:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. March 23, 8 p.m.: Lane LaPage (smooth music and show tunes).

The Celtic Knot Public House

626 Church St., Evanston. (847) 864-1679. www.celticknotpub.com. No cover unless noted otherwise. March 23, 9:30 p.m.: Dog 1. March 24, 5-8 p.m.: Eric Lugosch. March 28, 8 p.m.: Traditional Irish music. March 30, 9:30 p.m.: The Mark Cleveland Band.

Cubby Bear North

21661 N. Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. (847) 541-4700. www.cubbynorth.com. Music at 10 p.m. unless noted otherwise. March 22: The Hot Sauce Committee (‘90s Night), $5. March 23: 97 Nine, $5. March 29: American English (Beatles tribute band), $5. March 30: Partyhardigans, $5. April 5: Mellencougar, $5. April 6: Who’s Who and Darmata, $7. April 12: Sixteen Candles, $5. April 13: Stellar Road, $6. April 19: Betty Soul, $6. April 20: Hi Infidelity, $7. April 26: This Must Be The Band (Talking Heads tribute), $8. April 27: Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press, $5.

Ethical Humanist Society Second Saturday Coffeehouse

7574 N. Lincoln Ave. (at Howard), Skokie. (847) 677-3334. www.ethicalhuman.org/coffeehouse. April 13, 8 p.m.: Folksinger/songwriter/activist Kristin Lems in a spring concert of her traditional and original songs. $8.

“From the Delta to Chicago”

Chicago-based musician “Diamond” Jim Greene will perform a concert of blues music at 6:30 p.m. April 2 at Lake Forest College’s Center for Chicago Programs on Middle Campus, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Free. Call (847) 735-5019 or visit www.lakeforest.edu.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. April 19, 7 p.m.: TerraSounds School of Music & Arts musicians and students present Latin guitar, classical music and jazz.

Lake County Folk Club

Events are held at 7 p.m. Sundays at In-Laws Restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. Concert admission is $12; $10 for Lake County Folk Club members and seniors; $5 for teens. No admission charge for Open Stage and Song Circle. Visit www.thelakecountyfolkclub.org. March 24: Song Circle. April 7: Larry Penn presents “Behind the Song.”

Lake Shore Symphony Orchestra

“The Sound of Broadway,” 3:30 p.m. April 7 at Northside College Preparatory High School, 5501 N. Kedzie, Chicago. The program, featuring soprano Sharon Carlson, includes popular Broadway hits and a “Sound of Music” sing-along. $20; $15 students and seniors. Call (312) 409-5670 or visit www.lsso.org.

The Lakeside Singers

“Home Grown,” music by George Gershwin, Aaron Copland and others, 8 p.m. April 26 at the Music Institute of Chicago’s Nichols Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. $30; $20 students and seniors; $10 children under 12. Call (847) 382-5085 or visit www.lakesidesingers.com.

Maude Maggart in Concert

Hosted by Northlight Theater at 9 p.m. April 20 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $45; $100 VIP. Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northlight.org.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. April 6, 8 p.m.: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack Show. $48, $58, $63. April 16, 7:30 p.m.: Aaron Neville. $65, $75. April 18, 8 p.m.: David Sanborn Trio (R&B/jazz). $55, $65.

Pick-Staiger Concert Hall

At Northwestern University, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. Information: (847) 491-5441; tickets: (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. April 2, 7:30 p.m.: Post-classical string quartet ETHEL and rock icon Todd Rundgren present “Tell Me Something Good.” $20; $10 students. April 3, 7:30 p.m.: Grammy Award-winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling and the Chicago Jazz Orchestra perform music of Cole Porter. $26; $10 students. April 6, 7:30 p.m.: “Chicago Reflections,” featuring the Greater Harvest Missionary Baptist Church Mass Choir, Irish accordionist Jimmy Keane, Grammy-nominated fiddler Liz Carroll, the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band, accordionist Stanislav “Stas” Venglevski, mandolinist Misha Litvin and Sones de Mexico Ensemble. $16; $10 students. April 9, 7:30 p.m.: Concert by guitarist Jason Vieaux and accordionist and bandoneon player Julien Labro. $22; $12 students. April 12, 7:30 p.m.: The Asphalt Orchestra, a 12-member street and marching band, will perform its indoor program, “Unpack the Elephant.” $18; $10 students.

Rock House Café

1150 Central Ave., Wilmette. March 24, 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: The Chi-Town Hotshots play ragtime, Roaring ‘20s and blues music. Free.

S.P.A.C.E.

1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.evanstonspace.com. (847) 492-8860. March 22, 7 p.m.: Karla Bonoff, $15-$35. March 22, 7:30 p.m.: Cameron McGill in The Studios at SPACE (folk). $15. March 23-24, 7 p.m.: The English Beat (ska). $38/$40. March 27, 7:30 p.m.: Holly Williams with Emily Hearn (country). $10/$12. March 28, 7 p.m.: Otis Taylor (blues). $17/$20. March 29, 7:30 p.m.: Matthew Santos in The Studios at SPACE, $15. March 29, 8 p.m.: Bobby Long with Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, $10/$12. March 30, 8 p.m.: Glen Phillips (pop/rock). $20-$40. April 3, 7:30 p.m.: Hey Marseilles with Young Buffalo (folk). $10-$12. April 4, 8 p.m.: Zammuto with Snowblink (electronic/dance). $12/$15. April 5, 7 p.m.: Carrie Rodriguez (folk/Americana). $15/$18. April 5, 10 p.m.: Alternate Routes (roots rock). $12/$15. April 6, 7 p.m.: Ellis Paul (folk). $15-$35. April 6, 10 p.m.: That 1 Guy with Captain Ahab’s Motorcycle Club (experimental). $12-$15. April 8, 7:30 p.m.: Matt Costa with The Blank Tapes (folk). $15-$27. April 9, 7:30 p.m.: Tony Lucca with Mike Pearsall, $18-$40. April 10, 7:30 p.m.: Joshua James (indie/folk). $10/$12. April 11, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Jon Scofield’s Hollow Body Band (jazz/rock). $26-$48. April 12, 7 p.m.: Denison Witmer and Noah Gunderson (folk). $12-$22. April 12, 7 p.m.: Karen Savoca in The Studios at SPACE (folk). $20. April 12, 10 p.m.: An Evening of Bluegrass with Noam Pikelny, Bryan Sutton, Ronnie McCoury, Luke Bulla and Barry Bales, $30/$34. April 13, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.: Mason Jennings (folk). $25/$40. April 13, 7:30 p.m.: Tom Holland in the Studios at SPACE (blues). $15. April 14, 2 p.m.: Kathy Kallick Band (folk/country). $10/$12. April 14, 7 p.m.: Jesse Dee (soul). $10/$12. April 17, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Dr. John and the Lower 911 (blues/R&B). $28-$78. April 20, 7 p.m.: Tom Paxton (folk). $20-$40. April 20, 7:30 p.m.: Luke Winslow King in the Studios at SPACE, $12/$15. April 21, 7 p.m.: “Words & Music,” with host Ingrid Graudins and featuring Paul Bolger, Chris Ligon, Anna Fermin, and Chris Siebold. April 21, 7:30 p.m.: David Berkeley in the Studios at SPACE (indie folk/pop). $15/$20. April 23, 7:30 p.m.: Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio (jazz/soul). $18/$22. April 26, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Stanley Clarke (jazz). $30-$75. April 27, 8 p.m.: John Oates (pop/rock). $20-$45. April 28, 7 p.m.: Seth Glier and Liz Longley (folk). $12-$22. April 30, 6:30 p.m.: Radio M with Tony Sarabia and special guests Occidental Brothers Dance Band International and Swing Brasiliero. $12/$15. May 2, 7:30 p.m.: S. Carey (indie/folk). $15/$25. May 3, 7:30 p.m.: The Gospel Whiskey Runners in The Studios at SPACE (indie/folk). $10. May 3, 8:30 p.m.: Trixie Whitley, $15-$27. May 4, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Matt Wertz, $20/$25. May 5, 6 p.m.: Mary Flower in the Studios at SPACE (country/blues). $15. May 9, 7:30 p.m.: David Knopfler, $12/$15. May 10, 8 p.m.: Chuck Prophet and Mission Express (rock). $15/$18. May 11, 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.: Steve Moakler in the Studios at SPACE, $15. May 11, 7 p.m.: Tylan of Girlyman (folk/rock). $12/$15. May 11, 10 p.m.: Faun Fables (folk). $12/$15. May 12, 2 p.m.: Claudia Schmidt with Sally Rogers (rock). $15/$18. May 15, 7:30 p.m.: Colin Gilmore with Julia Klee and Eves Twin Love, $10/$12. May 16, 7:30 p.m.: Grant-Lee Phillips, $20-$40. May 17, 7 p.m.: Jane Monheit (jazz). $20-$40. May 21, 7:30 p.m.: Ernie Halter, $12/$15. May 22, 7:30 p.m.: El Ten Eleven (experimental rock). May 23, 7:30 p.m.: Joe Louis Walker (blues). $15/$18. May 24, 7 p.m.: Krueger Brothers with Chicago Bluegrass Legends, $20/$25. May 30, 7 p.m.: Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson, $22-$42. May 31, 8 p.m.: Howard Levy featuring Chris Siebold (blues). $14-$34. June 2, 7:30 p.m.: Stephen Kellogg (folk). $20-$35. June 12, 7:30 p.m.: Cashbox Kings (blues). $10-$18. June 15, 7 p.m.: The Holmes Brothers(blues). $17-$30. June 15, 10 p.m.: George Porter Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners (blues). $22-$36. June 17, 7:30 p.m.: New Orleans Bingo Show (cabaret). $17-$30. June 18, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.: Preservation Hall Jazz Band, $20-$46. June 19, 7:30 p.m.: Ladysmith Black Mambazo, $35-$80. June 27, 7:30 p.m.: Birds of Chicago live album recording (folk/rock). $15-$27.

Stained Glass Coffeehouse

Featuring live music at the Congregational Church of Deerfield, 225 Wilmot Road. Performances begin at 7 p.m. $15 donation; proceeds benefit local and international charities. Visit www.stainedglasscoffeehouse.com. April 6: Louise Mosrie; David Hawkins opens. May 11: Kat Eggleston; Bruce Foster opens.

27 Live

1012-14 Church St., Evanston. www.27live.com. Music at 9 p.m., unless noted otherwise. April 5: Evanston Punk Rock Night featuring The Mizzerables, The Cathy Santonies and Command Control. $5-$8. April 12: The Bernie Worrell Orchestra plus The Famous Mandrell Brothers (funk). $12-$15. April 19: Empire State Express plus Top Shelf Lickers. $5-$8. April 20: Nigel Mack & the Blues Attack. $5-$8.April 26: Punk Rock Storytelling with Legs McNeil, Black Laces plus The Handcuffs. $6-$8. April 27: The Pat Smillie Band (rock, soul, blues). $5-$8. May 3: Death and Memphis, Voice of Addiction plus The Shallow Hearts (punk). $5-$8. May 4: Louie Zargoras & Rollover, $5-$8.

Via Gelato

1853 Tower Road, Glenview. Through Dec. 7, 8-10 p.m. the first Saturday of the month: Glenbrook South Jazz Combo presents Jazz, Gelato & Jam Session. Free. Call (847) 729-7088.

Viper Alley

275 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. www.viper-alley.com. (866) 463-3401. Shows are for ages 18-plus, unless noted otherwise. March 22, 9 p.m.: Trapt (alternative rock). $15-$30. March 23, 9 p.m.: Sister Hazel, $25-$60. March 29, 9 p.m.: Vietnam Vets Show with 1969 plus Classical Blast, $10-$15. April 2, 7 p.m.: Orgy, with Vampires Everywhere and Davey Suicide. $15-$25. April 19, 8 p.m.: Lee DeWyze. All-ages concert. $20, $30 and $40; pre-show meet & greet $100. May 11, 8 p.m.: The Bellamy Brothers. $25-$50. May 17, 9 p.m.: Eddy Clearwater (blues). $10-$30.

ART GALLERIES

Anne Loucks Gallery

309 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-8500. www.loucksgallery.com. Through April 30: “Blurring the Line,” recent paintings by Tracy Adams and Rodger Bechtold.

The Art Center Highland Park

1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. (847) 432-1888. www.theartcenterhp.org. Through April 1: “Beauty Imperfect,” works celebrating the female form by Ronit Wiener, Polina Reisman and Joyce Marcus, and “Moments,” a juried photography exhibition.

Artists on the Bluff Station Gallery

Located in the north portion of the Lake Bluff train station, 600 N. Sheridan Road. Visit www.artistsonthebluff.org. Through April 5: “Connecting the Community,” featuring drawings, paintings and sculptures created by Artists on the Bluff and the art therapy program of Equestrian Connection, a program for children, adolescents and adults with special needs.

As You Like It Gallery

827 Chicago Ave., Evanston. (847) 864-3101. www.asyoulikeitsalon.net. Through May: “A Revolving Art Show,” featuring works by Amy Woodbury, Patt Murray, Maryann Kofoed, Joe Smigielski and Larry Geni.

Chicago Botanic Garden

1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe. (847) 835-8215. www.chicagobotanic.org. Admission is free; parking is $20 per car. Through April 14: “Woodcut,” prints by artist Bryan Nash Gill, whose book is among the best-selling art books for 2012. The 31 original woodcut prints will be displayed in the Joutras Gallery.

Deer Path Art League & Gallery

Located in the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. (847) 234-3743. www.deerpathartleague.org. Through April 26: “Emerging Artists,” works by young artists from local schools.

Dennis Downes

Hosting his annual Grove Solo Show of artwork, March 21-24 at the Redfield Estate, 1421 N Milwaukee Ave., Glenview. Hours are 5-10 p.m. Thursday; 1-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Visit www.downesstudio.net.

Dittmar Memorial Gallery

At Northwestern University’s Norris Center, 1999 Campus Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-2348. The gallery is open from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Through March 22: “Animal/Artifact,” works by Maria Lux and David Harper that examine the human need to control the environment and creatures within it.

Evanston Public Library

1703 Orrington Ave. www.epl.org. March 23, 2 p.m.: Des Plaines Art Guild member Ed Dougal will discuss and demonstrate his printmaking techniques. His monoprints are on display through March on the second floor of the library.

Glenview Art League

Sponsoring exhibits of work by its members at local venues through April 1. For information, call (847) 724-4007. Book Market, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview — oil paintings by Deb Anderson, Lindsay Brown and Sandy Sheagren; oil/acrylic by Marlene White; and acrylic by Jean Lyne. Edward R. James Co., 2550 Waukegan Road, Glenview — watercolors by Marilynn Robinson. Max and Benny’s Restaurant, 461 Waukegan Road, Northbrook — watercolors by Essie Landsman and acrylic/mixed works by Cathy Keeler. Picture Us Gallery, 1521 Waukegan Road, Glenview — oil paintings by Gloria Moschel and mixed media works by Jude Kitts. Sweet Dreams Bakery and Cafe, 1107 Waukegan Road, Glenview — watercolors by Shirley Hutchinson. Via Gelato & Cafe, 1853 Tower Drive, Glenview — wall ceramics by Bud Sents. Zapatista Restaurant, 992 Willow Road, Northbrook — mixed media works by Peter Brinckerhoff and acrylic paintings by Mimi Branstrom and Nancy Paradies.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. Through April 30: “The Artists Among Us, works by the staff of the Glenview Public Library.

Lake Forest College

Sonnenschein Gallery in the Durand Art Institute, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. www.lakeforest.edu. Gallery hours are 2-5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through March 31: “Still Life/Real Life: Food in Art.”

Northbrook Arts Commission

Sponsoring monthly art exhibits at Northbrook Village Hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. Through March 31: “Horses in Art,” paintings and artwork by Bonnie Siegel. Call (847) 921-5239.

Noyes Cultural Arts Center Gallery

927 Noyes St., Evanston. (847) 448-8260. Through May 4: “Taking Chances.”

Perspective Group and Photography Gallery

1310-1/2B Chicago Ave., Evanston. www.perspectivegallery.org. (224) 200-1155. Through March 31: LENS2013, an international juried exhibition of photography.

Reed-Turner Woodland Botanical Artists’ Circle

Presenting “Drawn to Nature II,” an exhibit of botanical art, through April 30 at Brushwood Gallery, Ryerson Woods, 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield. Special events will be held 1-2:30 p.m. Sundays throughout the run of the show. Call (847) 968-3343 or visit www.reedturnerbotanicalartists.net.

Spex

522 Dempster St., Evanston. (847) 864-5200. www.spexchicago.com. April 4-May 16: “ART+VISION,” featuring digital photography by Jack Kraig. Opening reception 5-8 p.m. April 4.

Winter Mosaics

Mosaics by five local artists are on display on the streets of the Central Avenue Shopping District in Highland Park, through March 31. The exhibit is sponsored by the Highland Park Cultural Arts Network. For information, visit www.HPCAN.org or call (847) 432-6000.

Zia Gallery

548 Chestnut St., Winnetka. (847) 446-3970. Through April 13: “Painting: Photorealism and Magic Realism,” works by Alex Devereux and Richard Laurent.

AUDITIONS & OPPORTUNITIES

Artists sought

Artists who would like to show and sell their artwork at the City of Evanston’s major lakefront summer festivals are invited to submit an application. The Evanston Lakeshore Arts Festival, to be held Aug. 3-4, is open to fine artists who exhibit their work on a local or national level, while the Evanston Ethnic Arts Festival, to be held July 20-21, is open to artists and craft vendors of all cultures whose artwork expresses the heritage of a national, regional, tribal or language group. Application deadline for the Lakeshore Festival is April 1; visit www.cityofevanston.org/lakeshore. Application deadline for the Ethnic Festival is April 22; visit www.cityofevanston.org/ethnic.

Audition notice

Glenview Theatre Guild will hold auditions for “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” open to those high school age or older, 6-9:30 p.m. April 8-9 at the Glenview Park District’s Park Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. All roles are available. Prepare 32 bars of music from the show or bring sheet music for a song of your choice. Bring appropriate dance attire for possible dance audition. Performance dates are June 28-July 13. Visit www.GTGonstage.com or call (847) 604-3411.

Seeking artists

The Art Post Gallery in Northbrook is sponsoring an “Art by the Inch” art contest with the theme “Botany Magnified.” Artists can pick up a 6” x 6” canvas, and will have until April 11 to submit their completed work. All entries will be displayed at the Art Post Gallery’s spring show, beginning April 18. A panel of three judges will award $200 to each of the top three canvases. All canvases will be for sale at a fixed price of $150, with 100% of proceeds to the artist. For details, call (847) 657-9492 or visit www.artpostgallery.com.

Midwest Young Artists

The Highwood-based organization is holding auditions through early May for its 2013-14 season. Programs for toddlers to high schoolers of all skill levels in orchestra, chamber, jazz, vocal and wind symphony, with public performances at Ravinia, Northwestern University, Symphony Center and more. Call (847) 926-9898 or visit www.mya.org/audition.

Artists on the Bluff

Seeking artists to participate in its annual summer show, to be held June 22-23 on the Village Green in Lake Bluff. For information and an application, visit www.artistsonthebluff.org. Application deadline is May 6.

Call for artists

The Northbrook Public Library is seeking entries for its 11th annual juried art show, “The Social Media Show,” to be held Oct. 4 -Nov. 30. Artists 18 years and older, working in all two- and three-dimensional media, are invited to submit digital entries. Original works completed within the past two years are eligible. Artwork must be viewable for all ages. Prizes include a $2,000 purchase prize as well as numerous other prizes. $35 entry fee. Application deadline May 31. Visit www.northbrook.info/sms for a prospectus.

Exhibitors sought

Custer’s Last Stand Festival of the Arts, to be held June 15-16 in the Evanston Main Street Shopping District, seeks arts and crafts exhibitors. To apply, call (847) 328-2204 or visit www.custerfair.com.

BENEFITS

Benefit chamber music concert

Dempster St. Pro Musica performs baroque music at 7 p.m. March 22 at the Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. Reception follows the concert. $45, with proceeds to benefit the Evanston History Center. Visit www.evanstonhistorycenter.org or call (847) 475-3410.

Ars Viva Symphony Orchestra

Hosts its spring benefit dinner, “An Evening of Celebration, at 6 p.m. April 30 at the Exmoor Country Club, 700 Vine St., Highland Park, featuring entertainment by baritone Gerard Sundberg and viola duo Roger Chase and Yukiko Ogura. $200 per person. Call (855) 277-8482 or visit www.arsviva.org.

BOOKS & POETRY

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. March 28, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman. April 10, 1 p.m.: Discussion of Canada by Richard Ford. April 25, 7:30 p.m.: Discussion of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone by Eric Klinenberg.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. March 27, 7 p.m.: BookIT! Nonfiction Book Group discusses Zeitoun by Dave Eggers. April 1, 1 p.m.: Monday Afternoon Page Turners discuss Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. April 2, 7 p.m.: The Poet Within Series: An Evening with Debra Bruce. Celebrate National Poetry Month with a reading by Bruce, followed by an open mic. April 4, 7 p.m.: BookBites: Reading Social Group meets at The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, to discuss The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson.

Haikufest

Held 2-3:30 p.m. April 7 at the Winnetka Library, 768 Oak St., Winnetka, including a brief presentation about the poetry style known as haiku, haiku readings by members, and a question and answer period. Free. To register, visit www.winnetkalibrary.org or call (847) 446-7220.

Highland Park Public Library

494 Laurel Ave. (847) 432-1573. www.hplibrary.org. April 5, 5 p.m.: Caroline Kennedy, honorary chairwoman of National Library Week and author of Poems to Learn by Heart, will discuss her book. Wine and cheese to follow. $175 ticket includes signed copy of book and ticket to the library’s April 27 fundraiser, Librarypalooza. April 9, 1 p.m.: Discussion of The Oath by Jeffrey Toobin. April 14, 2 p.m.: Laurence Gonzales discusses and signs Surviving Survival: The Art and Science of Resilience.

Lake Forest College

Calvin Durand Wood Lounge in Mohr Student Center, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. April 19, 4 p.m.: Ahmad Sadri will be joined by illustrator Hamid Rahmanian in a discussion of Shahnameh: The Epic of Persian Kings. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Call (847) 735-5019.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. April 1, 10 a.m.: Discussion of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. April 2, 10 a.m.: Literary critic Isabel Soffer will lead a poetry discussion. No advance reading required. April 10, 10 a.m.: Discussion of Enemies, A Love Story by Isaac Bashevis Singer. April 15, 10 a.m.: Great Books discussion, based on the Great Books Foundation’s Seven Deadly Sins Sampler. April 18, 7 p.m.: Suspicious Minds mystery book group hosts Libby Fischer Helmann, author of Set the Night on Fire.

CHILD’S PLAY

“Alice in Wonderland”

Through May 18 at The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Performances at 10 a.m. most Tuesdays through Saturdays, with certain performances at 12:30 p.m. No performances March 31-April 10. $15. Visit www.marriotttheatre.com or call (847) 634-0200.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Held 9-11 a.m. March 23 at the The Book Market at Hangar One in Glen Town Center, 2651 Navy Blvd., Glenview. Brunch buffet will be catered by Eggsperience Restaurant. Free, but reservations required at (847) 724-2025.

“Freckleface the Musical”

March 30-May 11, 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, at the Northbrook Theatre, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. $8-$10. Call (847) 291-2367 or visit www.northbrooktheatre.org.

Kids Fare series

Featuring hour-long concerts for children ages 3-8 and their families, at Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, 50 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston, unless noted otherwise. (847) 467-4000. www.pickstaiger.org. All Kids Fare concerts begin at 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $6; $4 for children. April 20: Jump Rhythm Jazz Project, a Chicago-based dance theater company, hosts “Jump That Rhythm.” May 11: “My Kingdom for an Orchestra!”, featuring the Northwestern University Chamber Orchestra.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. Kids Concert Series — performances at 10 a.m.; tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door. March 23: Super Stolie. April 20: Mr. Dave & the Space Cadets. May 25: Future Hits. June 22: The Dreamtress Shakers. July 27: Mindy Hester & the Time Outs. Aug. 17: Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies. Oct. 12: The Boogers.

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Light Opera Works

Offering musical theater summer workshops for ages 8-15 at the Light Opera Works rehearsal center, 516 4th St., Wilmette. Productions include “Annie,” June 17-22; “Aladdin,” June 24-29; “The Music Man,” July 8-13; “Seussical,” July 15-20; “Bye Bye Birdie,” July 22-27; and “Stage Struck” (advanced workshop), July 31-Aug. 10. Fee is $350 per workshop; $450 for “Stage Struck.” Registration is in progress at www.LightOperaWorks.com or (847) 920-5360.

The Performer’s School

Classes are held at the Highwood Recreation Center, 432 Green Bay Road, Highwood. Call (847) 528-9318 or e-mail staceydans@aol.com. April 6: Audition workshop for grades 6-12; $200. April 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m.-noon: Musical theater dance intensive; $240 for all three days. June 10-14: Summer audition clinic, $650. Students will be coached in cold readings, monologues, dance, voice, audition etiquette, acting through song, choosing audition repertory, resume and photo presentation.

Writing workshop

Kathleen Anne Fleming, mystery author, presents a writing workshop on the topic of “characterization” at 2 p.m. April 20 at the Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane. Visit www.northbrook.info.

COMEDY

Curt’s Cafe

2922 Central St., Evanston. (847) 868-8385. March 22, 7:30 p.m.: “An Evening of Comedy & Music” with Debbie Sue Goodman and friends. $3.

The Laughing Chameleon

Located in The Glen Town Center, 1830 Tower Drive, Glenview. (888) 685-2844. www.thelaughingchameleon.com. March 21-23: Collin A. Bullock headlines the Stand Up Comedy Showcase. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. March 28-30: Sapna Kumar & Friends. $10 in advance; $15 at the door.

DANCE

“Alice in Wonderland”

Presented by Salt Creek Ballet at 2 p.m. April 20-21 at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. $26-$32; $20-$25 for children under 12. Mad Hatter’s Crafty Tea Party, 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 20 in the lobby, $10 per child; $5 per adult (performance tickets are additional). Call (847) 673-6300 or visit www.northshorecenter.org.

Ballet in Cinema Series

At the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. Featuring film versions of familiar ballets performed by dance companies throughout the world. $15 per screening. Call (847) 251-7424 or visit www.wilmettetheatre.com. March 31, 2:30 p.m.: “Ballet’s Greatest Hits.” April 21, 2:30 p.m., and April 23, 7 p.m.: “Esmeralda” from the Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow. May 5, 2:30 p.m., and May 7, 7 p.m.: “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” from the Royal Ballet, London. May 19, 2:30 p.m., and May 21, 7 p.m.: “Giselle” from The Royal Ballet, London.

Ballroom Chicago North Shore Dance

Held 8-11 p.m. March 30 at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. $10 per person. Free mini lesson, 7:15-7:45 p.m. (with paid admission). Call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com.

BallroomChicago dance classes

Held at Lodge Hall, 1799 Green Bay Road, Highland Park. For information, call (847) 757-2227 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com. March 25 and April 1: Samba, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per sesson; Argentine tango, 8-9 p.m., $10 per person, per session. April 8, 15, 22 and 29 and May 6: Basic foxtrot, 7-8 p.m., $10 per person, per session. Intermediate foxtrot, 8-9 p.m., $10 per person, per session.

Dance workshop series

Highland Park Players offer Broadway-style dance classes taught by the group’s choreographer, Jennifer Cupani, 8-9:15 p.m. Thursdays, through April 25, at West Ridge Center, Highland Park. Prior dance experience is helpful, but not necessary. Classes are open to ages 12 and older. Participants can join the series at any point; $16 per class. Register at www.highlandparkplayers.com.

Glenview Square Dance Club

Dancing the first and third Fridays of each month, September to May, at the Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round dancing, cued by Howard and Anna Hoffman, starts at 7:30 p.m. Square dancing, at the Plus level, starts at 8 p.m. Call (847) 945-0370 or visit www.glenviewsquares.com.

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts

9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie. (847) 673-6300. www.northshorecenter.org. April 20-21, 2 p.m.: Salt Creek Ballet presents “Alice in Wonderland.” $26, $32. April 27, 7:30 p.m.: DanceWorks Chicago and Sons of the Never Wrong. $20, $26, $32.

Shoreline Dance Club

Playing recorded music for easy ballroom dancing at the Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Lessons are given by professional instructors Bob and Penny Urbon at 7:30 p.m., followed by an evening of social dancing. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. Attire is dressy/casual. Admission per couple is $25. Call (847) 816-7602 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm. April 20: Fox trot. May 18: Rumba.

FILM

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave. (847) 835-5056. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. April 15, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.: “The Flat” will be screened at the Woman’s Library Club, 325 Tudor Court. April 25, 1 p.m.: Screening and discussion of “Salmon Fishing in the Yemen,” rated PG-13.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. April 7, 1:30 p.m.: Screening of “The Master,” rated R. April 14, 1:30 p.m.: Screening and discussion of the documentary “Today We Saw the Face of God.”

A Night at the Movies

Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center hosts a screening of the documentary “Of Two Minds,” exploring life with bipolar disorder, 6-9 p.m. April 8 at 27 Live, 1012 Church St., Evanston. An hors d’oeuvres reception and conversation with filmmaker Doug Blush, and Carlton Davis, one of the six individuals featured in the film, follows the screening. Tickets are $70. For reservations, call (847) 933-0051 or visit www.tpoint.org.

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. www.northbrook.info. (847) 272-6224. All films shown at 1 and 7:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. April 3: “Pal Joey.” April 13, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.: “Amour,” rated PG-13. In French with English subtitles. April 17: “The Manchurian Candidate.” April 24: “From Here to Eternity.”

“Star Trek: The Next Generation — The Best of Both Worlds”

Screened at 7 p.m. April 25 at Evanston 18, 1715 Maple Ave., Evanston, and Lincolnshire 21, 300 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets at theater box offices and www.FathomEvents.com.

Wilmette Theatre

1122 Central Ave., Wilmette. (847) 251-7424. www.wilmettetheatre.com. April 1, 7:30 p.m.: Films for the Ear presents a staged reading of the classic 1967 British film, “Bedazzled,” featuring Tim Kazurinsky as Dudley Moore’s character, Stanley Moon. $15.

LECTURES

Glencoe Public Library

320 Park Ave., Glencoe. (847) 835-5058. www.glencoepubliclibrary.org. April 8, 1 p.m.: Gene Kelly (part 1) will be the subject of the America’s Musical Theater Legends program.

Glenview Public Library

1930 Glenview Road. (847) 729-7500. www.glenviewpl.org. April 16, 7 p.m.: “The Oil Lamp Theater: Up Close & Personal.”

Northbrook Public Library

1201 Cedar Lane. (847) 272-6224. www.northbrook.info. April 5, 2 p.m.: Northbrook Symphony lecture — “Musical Romanticism,” with works by Mozart and Mendelssohn. April 30, 2 p.m.: Northbrook Symphony lecture — “In Mahler’s Shadow.”

Wilmette Public Library

1242 Wilmette Ave. (847) 256-6930. www.wilmette.lib.il.us. April 2, 7 p.m.: “Hollywood Ruins.” Film historian Michael Smith discusses the novel Beautiful Ruins and its backdrop, the 1963 movie “Cleopatra.” April 4, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Armchair Travels visits Cinque Terre, along northern Italy’s Riviera.

TOURS & OUTINGS

Art Encounter

927 Noyes St., Evanston. (847) 328-9222. www.artencounter.org. Expanding Visions tours of collectors’ homes and artists’ studios from 1-2:30 p.m. on select Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted. Individual visit $25 pre­paid, $28 at the door; program series $150. Membership required unless this is your first Art Encounter program. Tours available April 3, 10, 17 and 24, and May 1, 8, 15 and 29, and June 5.

The Garden Conservancy

Hosting a self-guided garden tour at 10 a.m. April 28 at “Beauty without Boundaries,” 1130 Laurel Ave., Winnetka. No reservations required; rain or shine. $5 per person; children 12 and under free. Call (888) 842-2442.

ET CETERA

The Actors Gymnasium

Hosting a performance of circus acts at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. May 18 at the Noyes Cultural Art Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. $15. Call (847) 328-2795.

“The Business of Music in a Digital Age”

A panel of music industry experts will discuss how their business has changed during the digital age at 7 p.m. April 4 at Lake Forest College’s Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel, 555 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest. Free. Call (847) 234-3100.

“Fools Tango Two”

Puppet and mask performance for adults, 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through May 11, at Theatre Zarko, Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. No performances April 13-14. $20. Call (847) 350-9275 or visit www.theatrezarko.org.

“Skooled: A Study in Circus”

The production includes clowning, aerial acrobatics and live music, at 7:30 p.m. March 22 and 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. March 23 at The Actors Gymnasium, 927 Noyes St., Evanston. $15-$20. Call (847) 328-2795 or visit www.actorsgymnasium.com.

MUSEUMS

Block Museum of Art

At Northwestern University, 40 Arts Circle Drive, Evanston. (847) 491-4000. www.blockmuseum.northwestern.edu. Admission is free; unless noted, admission to all programs is also free. Through March 24: “Terry Adkins Recital,” featuring sculpture, photography and video works by the artist. Through March 24: “Eye Contact: Photographic Portraits from the Collection,” in the Ellen Philips Katz and Howard C. Katz Gallery, featuring works by Andy Warhol, W. Eugene Smith, Robert Mapplethorpe and others. Through March 24: “Shimon Attie: The Neighbor Next Door,” in the Alsdorf Gallery. April 19-Aug. 11: “Drawing the Future: Chicago Architecture on the International Stage, 1900-1925.”

Evanston History Center

Charles Gates Dawes House, 225 Greenwood St., Evanston. (847) 475-3410. www.evanstonhistorycenter.org. Hours are 1-4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Admission (includes optional house tour): $10; free for members. April 4, 7 p.m.: “Preserving the Family Table: The Founding of Evanston’s Community Kitchen,” presented by historian Erin Hvizdak. Wine and appetizer reception at 6:30 p.m. $10. April 10, 17 and 24, 7 p.m.: “Front Stairs, Back Stairs: The Lives of the Dawes House Domestic Staff,” special evening tours. $20; advance registratrion required.

Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. (847) 967-4889. www.ilholocaustmuseum.org. Admission: $12; $8 for students and senior citizens; $6 for children ages 5-11. Special exhibitions are free with museum admission. Through April 21: “Courage: The Vision to End Segregation, The Guts to Fight for It.” Created by the Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte, N.C., the exhibit traces the saga of Reverend J.A. De Laine and the citizens of Clarendon County, S.C., who brought a pivotal law suit challenging racial segregation in public schools. April 7, 3 p.m.: Holocaust Remembrance program that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising will be presented in cooperation with the North Shore Fellowship of Rabbis and Chicago’s Cantors. Free; reservations required. April 14, 2 p.m.: Artifact Talk: Rescue and Renewal — The Jewish Cultural Reconstruction Collection of the Hebrew Theological College. Grace Cohen Grossman will detail the history of the JCR and its task at the end of World War II to identify looted, “heirless” Jewish ceremonial objects and books, and to reclaim them for the Jewish people. Free with museum admission; reservations required. April 21, 2 p.m.: Peter Balakian presents “Raphael Lemkin, Cultural Destruction and the Armenian Genocide.” Book signing to follow. Free with museum admission; reservations required.

Mitchell Museum of the American Indian

3001 Central St., Evanston. (847) 475-1030. www.mitchellmuseum.org. Admission is $5; $3 for senior citizens, students and children. Free admission for Mitchell Museum members and tribal members; and on the first Friday of every month. Admission includes all exhibits and events, unless stated otherwise. Through Aug. 25: “The War of 1812: Fighting for Their Homeland.” Through maps, timelines, document reproductions, and graphics, the exhibit will provide an overview of the causes and significant events of the War of 1812, including Chicago’s Battle of Fort Dearborn. Through Sept. 1: “Another View of American Indian Fine Art,” focusing on significant developments in Native art from the 1920s to the present in diverse cultures across the U.S. and Canada. Through Sept. 8: “New Treasures of Our Collection,” an exhibit of 45 recent acquisitions.

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