Theater
Zora Howard’s “Bust,” a Pulitzer Prize finalist, ranges from “high comedy to transcendent drama.” A couple watches from their porch as their neighbor is pulled over by the police and the expected turns into the unexpected. Lileana Blain-Cruz directs a co-production with Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. From April 19-May 18 at Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Tickets: $25-$85. Visit goodmantheatre.org.
“Berlin” is Mickle Maher’s adaptation of Jason Lutes acclaimed graphic novel, a story of intersecting narratives set amidst the decline of Weimar Germany. Charles Newell directs. From April 19-May 11 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis. Tickets: $42-$90. Visit courttheatre.org.
Shattered Globe Theatre presents Brendan Pelsue’s bold new adaptation of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Charles Dickens classic tale of power, privilege and politics. Michael Burke directs. From April 18-May 31 at Theater Wit, 1229 W. Belmont. Tickets: $15-$52. Visit sgtheatre.org.
MPAACT stages Shepshu Aakhu’s “Machine Made,” which explores the memories of Chuck Bowen, a public servant who rose to prominence in the Chicago Democratic Party of the 1950s and now in his mid-90s continues to have the ear of the powerful. From April 18-June 1 at Greenhouse Theater Center, 2257 N. Lincoln. Tickets: $22-$50. Visit mpaact.org.
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite features the famed foodie reflecting on his decades in food media. He offers several of his favorite culinary mega-hacks and sings some of his funny food songs in this culinary variety show. At 3 and 7:30 p.m. April 19 at CIBC Theatre, 18 W. Monroe. Tickets: $30-$129. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
Broadway star Kelli O’Hara, fresh off her Tony-nominated run in “Days of Wine and Roses,” performs classics from the American songbook and modern Broadway favorites. At 7:30 p.m. April 18 and 3, 7:30 p.m. April 19 at Steppenwolf Theatre, 1650 N. Halsted. Tickets: $89-$139. Visit steppenwolf.org.
Dance
“Riverdance 30 – The New Generation” is the much-loved original show rejuvenated with new choreography, costumes and state-of-the-art lighting, projection and motions graphics. From April 22-27 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph. Tickets: $35-$95. Visit broadwayinchicago.com.
Red Clay Dance Company presents Vershawn Sanders-Ward’s “Written on the Flesh,” a piece inspired by Isabel Wilkerson’s book “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents.” Plus the premiere of “Field: New Ground,” a new work by Bebe Miller. From April 17-19 at Dance Center of Columbia College, 1306 S. Michigan. Tickets: $30. Visit dance.colum.edu.
Music
Grammy Award-winning singer-guitarist Peter Frampton celebrates 60 years of touring by heading back out on the road. Frampton came out of the ‘60s British rock scene as leader of The Herd and co-founder of Humble Pie, one of the first rock supergroups. His breakout 1976 album “Frampton Comes Alive!,” remains one of the top live albums of all time. At 7:30 p.m. April 17 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets: $30+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
Jeff Tweedy’s beloved annual benefit shows, in which he performs songs from Wilco’s vast catalog as well as regaling the audience with quirky stories, take place at 7:30 p.m. April 18-19 at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. Tickets: $100. Visit jamusa.com.
Kishi Bashi, known for his fusion of indie pop, folk and classical music, performs orchestral arrangements of songs from his latest album, “Kantos,” accompanied by the Chicago Philharmonic. At 7:30 p.m. April 19 at The Auditorium, 50 E. Ida B. Wells. Tickets: $59+. Visit auditoriumtheatre.org.
Spend an evening with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman as he interweaves stories alongside photos, film clips and music performed with pianist Rohan DeSilva. At 7:30 p.m. April 21 at Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State. Tickets: $56+. Visit ticketmaster.com.
British singer-songwriter James Bay tours behind his recent album, “Changes All the Time,” a collection of soulful-pop songs. At 7:30 p.m. April 22 at Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield. Tickets: $35-$55. Visit jamusa.com.
Museums
Inspired by real-world cases, “Living Without the Gods: Shaurya Kumar” examines the illicit trade and looting of religious artifacts, focusing on the impact of theft on local communities. Through Sept. 16 at South Asia Institute, 1925 S. Michigan. Admission is free but requires registration. Visit saichicago.org.
A program series tied to “American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture,” a new exhibit opening later this year, begins with “Making New Gods,” a discussion featuring authors N.K. Jemisin, Nnedi Okorafor, Nghi Vo and Matthew Kirby who talk about how they explore religious beliefs in their speculative fiction. At 5:15 p.m. April 22 at Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State. Admission is free. Visit americanwritersmuseum.org.
Movies
Experience Jim Henson’s cult classic masterpiece “Labyrinth,” as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. At 7:30 p.m. April 23 at Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine. Tickets: $34.50-$59.50. Visit jamusa.com.
Family Fun
The Lincoln Park Zoo’s Spring Egg-Stravaganza includes multiple egg hunt zones, photos ops with the Easter bunny, live music, games, free carousel and train rides, chats with zoo experts and a bunny parade. From 7:45-11:45 a.m. April 19 at 2001 N. Clark. Tickets: $25. Visit lpzoo.org/events.
Created to look like you’re stepping into a wizard’s world, the new Harry Potter Shop (676 N. Michigan) is a fun addition to the Magnificent Mile. Fans young and old alike can check out the wands at Ollivanders Wand Store, have a drink at the Butterbeer Bar and soak up the general atmosphere of Hogwarts. Store hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Sunday. For more information, visit harrypottershop.com.