Arts and entertainment calendar for March 7

Updated: May 6, 2013 12:46PM

STAGE

“8”

The new play by Academy-award winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black about marriage for gay and lesbian Americans will be performed at 7:30 p.m. March 10 at The Arts Center of Oak Park, 200 N. Oak Park Ave. $20; $15 students and seniors. Call (708) 445-4440 or visit www.oakparkfestival.com.

“Empanada For a Dream”

Through March 16 at 16th Street Theater, 6420 16th St., Berwyn. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays. $18. Visit www.16thstreettheater.org or call (708) 795-6704.

“Our Village”

A two-person adaptation of a play that documents the history of Oak Park, presented at 8 p.m. March 8-9 at the Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. $12; $10 students and seniors. For tickets, call (708) 383-7400.

“Proof”

Performed March 7-April 7 at Court Theatre, 5535 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturdays; and 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sundays. $45-$65; $35-$45 for previews, March 7-15. Call (773) 753-4472 or visit www.CourtTheatre.org.

“The Seafarer”

Performed in a readers theatre format by The Free Readers Ensemble at 2 p.m. March 17 at the Nineteenth Century Club, 178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. Free admission. Visit www.freereaders.com.

“Seascape”

Presented by Oak Park Festival Theatre March 14-April 21 at the Madison Street Studio Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Curtain at 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 3 p.m. Sundays. $25; $20 seniors; $15 students. Call (708) 445-4440 or visit www. oakparkfestival.com.

“Sunset Boulevard”

Through March 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace, at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursdays; 8:30 p.m. Fridays; 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Saturdays; and 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays. $35-$46, with discounts available for students and seniors. Lunch and dinner theater packages available for $49.75-$68. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“Underneath the Lintel”

Presented March 27-April 28 by First Folio Theatre at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W 31st St., Oak Brook. $26-$37. Call (630) 986-8067 or visit www.firstfolio.org.

CLASSICAL

Acappellago

The a cappella ensemble presents a musical celebration of the weather, “Escape to Blue Skies,” at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. $15-$17. Visit www.acappellago.org or call (708) 484-3797.

Church of Beethoven

The casual Sunday morning classical music and poetry series presents music of Spain and Latin America, as well as music by Gluck and two sonatas by Paganini, 10 a.m. March 17 at the Open Door Theater, 902 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park. $10. Call (708) 510-1776.

The Orion Ensemble

Presenting “A Voice from Heaven,” featuring soprano Patrice Michaels, 7:30 p.m. March 13 at the PianoForte Salon in the Fine Arts Building, 410 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago. $26; $23 seniors; $10 students; admission is free for children 12 and younger. Call (630) 628-9591 or visit www.orionensemble.org.

Unity Temple Concert Series

Held at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets: $17-$33; proceeds benefit the restoration and upkeep of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright structure. (708) 445-8955. www.utconcerts.com. April 27, 7:30 p.m.: Pianist Ian Hobson performs works by Chopin, Brahms, Ravel and Rachmaninoff.

POP/FOLK/JAZZ

Buzz Cafe

905 S. Lombard, Oak Park. (708) 524-2899. March 15, 7-10 p.m.: Chris Weller Trio. $40 dinner/music. Reservations required.

FitzGerald’s

6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118. www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Tuesdays, 9 p.m.: Open mic in the SideBar. March 8, 9 p.m.: Elaine Stepter & the Jackson Street Band with guests The Great I Am, Fel Davis, comedian Dirty Red and DJ Mello (R&B). $20. March 9, 9 p.m.: Kids These Days with special guest Elaine Stepter (R&B). $15. March 10, 6 p.m.: Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners (jazz). $10; $5 for 17 and under. March 13, 8 p.m.: Wishbone Ash (rock). $25. March 13, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Chris Madsen Group (jazz). $5. March 14, 8:30 p.m.: Peter Case (rock). $15. March 15, 9 p.m.: Miles Nielsen & the Rusted Hearts (rock). $10. March 16: Annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration, with performances in the club and heated festival tents. Featuring Mayer School Stepdancers, 2-6:30 p.m.; The Dooleys, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Shannon Rovers, 8 p.m.; Tributosaurus becomes Van Morrison, 8:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m.; and Cannonball, 8:45 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. Admission $12; $5 for ages 12 and under. March 17, 5:30 p.m.: Jazz Community Big Band. $10; $5 17 and under. March 20, 7:30 p.m.: In Full Swing Big Band plus the Evanston High School Band (jazz). $10; $5 for 17 and under. March 20, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with Jarod Bufe Quartet (jazz). $5. March 21, 8 p.m.: Salty Dogs, The Fat Babies (jazz). $10. March 22, 9 p.m.: Phil Angotti, Casey McDonough, Scott Ligon and Tony Kidonakis play the Beatles’ “Please Please Me” album in its entirety to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release, $6. March 23, 9 p.m.: Dolly Varden; Sam Llanas. $15. March 24, 6 p.m.: John Burnett Orchestra with Frieda Lee (jazz). $10; $5 17 and under. March 27, 8 p.m.: “The SideBar Sessions” with BakerzMillion (jazz). $5. March 29, 9 p.m.: Cannonball (rock). Free. March 30, 9 p.m.: Ronnie Baker Brooks (blues). $20. April 4, 8 p.m.: Luke Winslow-King plus Alexis & the Samurai (roots rock). $10. April 19, 8:30 p.m.: The Special Consensus; Henhouse Prowlers (bluegrass). $20. May 3, 9 p.m.: Southern Culture on the Skids (rock). $18 in advance, $20 at the door. May 18, 9 p.m.: Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express (rock). $15 in advance; $18 at the door. May 24, 9 p.m.: Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys (roots). $15.

The New Budapest Orpheum Society

The Chicago-based ensemble will perform Jewish cabaret music and political songs from the turn of the century to the present at 8 p.m. March 9 at West Suburban Temple Har Zion, 1040 N. Harlem Ave., River Forest. The program of songs sung in German, Yiddish, Hebrew and English will include pieces composed for the golden age of German-Jewish and Yiddish film during the 1920s and 1930s. $35. Call (708) 366-9000 or e-mail office@wsthz.org.

Nineteenth Century Club

178 Forest Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-2729. www.19thcenturyclub.com. March 11, 1:15 p.m.: Jazz quartet Swing Set, four Oak Park River Forest High School seniors.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. Events are free and all ages are invited. March 11, 7 p.m.: Monday Night Concert Series features Shandling and Coyle (jazz).

Oak Park Public Library

Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. March 16, 3 p.m.: The Fuzz and the Fury perform blues, rock and soul. March 30, 3 p.m.: Golden Horse Ranch Band plays music for square dances, waltzes, contra and swing dances.

Open Door Theater

902 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park. (708) 342-0810. www.opendoorrep.org. March 8, 8 p.m.: Nate Aydelott and Connor McCann (folk, country, indie rock). Also, students of Jay Lind, teacher and poet, will perform a short set of spoken word poetry. $10.

Pat Boone

Performing at 1:30 p.m. May 13-14 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $55 show only; $70 lunch and show. Call (630) 530-0111 or visit www.drurylaneoakbrook.com.

“Rhythm, Rhyme & Refrain”

The jazz concert series will be held at the Open Door Repertory Company, 902 S. Ridgeland, Oak Park. Performances are at 8 p.m. $15 per concert; $12 students and seniors. Call (708) 342-0810 or visit www.opendoorrep.org/tickets. March 9: Vocalist Elaine Dame presents “Something to Live For: The Strayhorn & Ellington Collaboration.” March 23: The Linda Solotaire Trio in “Dreams of You, the Sun, the Moon and Johnny Mercer.” June 1: Vocalist Spider Saloff presents “The Memory of All That: A Gershwin Celebration.” June 8: The Jeannie Tanner Quartet presents “Visions from Over the Rainbow: The Music of Harold Arlen.” June 15: Saalik Ziyad and Sarah Marie Young in “Chicago Duets Revisits the Rhythm & Rhyme Makers.”

Unity Temple Concert Series

Held at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park, at 7:30 p.m. Saturdays. Tickets: $17-$33; proceeds benefit the restoration and upkeep of the historic Frank Lloyd Wright structure. (708) 445-8955. www.utconcerts.com. March 23, 7:30 p.m.: Shishonnah presents world music with classical and contemporary influences.

ART GALLERIES

Gallery Pink

149 Harrison St., Oak Park. (708) 648-3131. www.gallerypink-elkinsstudio.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays or by appointment. Through March 30: “Possibilities,” paintings by Janice Elkins, ceramic sculpture by Gina Lee Robbins, and works by outsider artist Howard McClain.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. www.oakparkarms.com. Gallery hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Through March 15: Quilted wall hangings by Veronica Hallissey, an artist and author.

Oak Park Art League

720 Chicago Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-9853. www.opal-art.com. Gallery hours are 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday; 1-4 p.m. Saturdays. March 8-April 5: “Carved & Composed,” an exhibit of sculpture, photography, collage and digital media. Opening reception 7-9 p.m. March 8.

Oak Park Conservatory

615 Garfield St., Oak Park. (708) 386-4700. www.oakparkconservatory.org. Through April 30: “Intimate Perspective,” works by photographer Susannah Yong.

Oak Park Public Library

834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. March: “Façade,” an exhibit of art work by four local women — Maura Checconi Crubellati, Nancy Wisti Grayson, Ann Primack and Marcia Palazzolo. Opening reception, 3-5 p.m. March 10.

Triton College Art Gallery

Located in the Fine Arts Building (J-Building), 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. Call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3589, or visit www.triton.edu/entertainment. Through April 19: “My Home is My Brain,” paintings and drawings by Gabriel Villa.

BENEFITS

Trustee Benefit Concert and Gala

Broadway singer Audra McDonald will perform at 5 p.m. March 9 in Dominican University’s Lund Auditorium, 7900 Division St., River Forest. Concert tickets start at $25. Tickets to the gala, including the concert, cocktail reception and dinner, are $350. Proceeds benefit student scholarships at Dominican University. Call (708) 488-5000 or visit www.dom.edu/pac.

BOOKS & POETRY

Centuries & Sleuths Bookstore

7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243. www.centuriesandsleuths.com. March 9, 11 a.m.: Sisters in Crime meeting with guest speaker Hank Phillipi Ryan, Boston investigative reporter and author. March 9, 2 p.m.: G.K. Chesterton Society of Chicago discusses Edmund Campion: Jesuit & Martyr by Evelyn Waugh. March 24, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers History Discussion Group discusses Agent Zig Zag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love and Betrayal by Ben Macintyre. March 16, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Involuntary Witness by Gianrico Carofiglio. April 10, noon: William Ken Krueger discusses and signs Ordinary Grace. April 13, 2 p.m.: G.K. Chesterton Society of Chicago discusses The Ball & the Cross. April 20, 2 p.m.: Mystery Discussion Group discusses Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup. April 28, 2 p.m.: Clio’s Chroniclers History Discussion Group discusses The War Lovers: Roosevelt, Lodge, Hearst and the Rush to Empire, 1898 by Evan Thomas.

Franklin Park Public Library

10311 Grand Ave, Franklin Park. (847) 455-6016. March 14, 7-8:30 p.m.: Franklin Park resident Kenneth C. Kent will hold a book signing event for his novel, Spy One.

Oak Park Public Library

Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. March 20, 1 p.m.: Discussion of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.

Oak Park Public Library

Dole Branch, 255 Augusta, Oak Park. (708) 386-9032. March 10, 3 p.m.: I Love Romance Book Group discusses Rainshadow Road. March 15, noon: Read & Reflect Book Group discusses A 1,000 Mile Walk on the Beach by Loreen Niewenhuis. March 19, noon: Brown Bag Book Discussion Group discusses Beautiful Mystery by Louise Penny. March 24, 2 p.m.: Inspiration: Living Life Mindfully Book Discussion Group discusses Learning to Breathe: My Year-Long Quest to Bring Calm to My Life by Priscilla Warner.

DANCE

Auditorium Theatre

of Roosevelt University, 50 E. Congress Parkway, Chicago. (312) 431-2357. www.auditoriumtheatre.org. March 8-17: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. $32-$92.

Chicago Dance Chapter of USA Dance

Hosting “Lucky Leprechauns” on March 9 at The Centre at North Park, 10040 Addison, Franklin Park. Salsa/mambo lesson at 7:30 p.m.; open dancing 8:15-11 p.m. $10; $8 members; $6 students. Visit www.usadancechicago.org or call (773) 895-4602.

Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 S. Oak Park Ave. (708) 386-4040. www.oakparkarms.com. Events are free and all ages are welcome. March 14, 11 a.m.: Irish dance workshop.

Starlettes Dance Team

Hosting “Starlette for a Day” dance clinic for girls ages 7-11, March 15-16 and 23-24 at Dominican University, 7900 W. Division St., River Forest. Fee is $30. Registration deadline March 11. Contact Katie Walsh, walskati@my.dom.edu.

Willowbrook Ballroom

8900 S. Archer Ave., Willow Springs. www.willowbrookballroom.com. (708) 839-1000. March 8, 7:30 p.m.: Swing dancing with The Flat Cats Band. $12; $10 students. March 9, 8 p.m.: ‘50s and ‘60s Retro Dance Party with music by The Neverly Brothers. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. March 10: Waltz lesson, 12:30-1:30 p.m., $20. Ballroom dancing to music by The Steve Cooper Orchestra, 2-5 p.m., $14. March 12, 7:30-10 p.m.: Country and western lessons and dancing, $8. March 13, 7:30-11 p.m.: Salsa lessons and dancing, $10. March 15, 8 p.m.: Good Time Charley Singles Dance, $7-$9. March 17, 2-5 p.m.: Ballroom dancing to music by The Teddy Lee Orchestra, $14.

Young at Heart

Ballroom dancing for all ages at 8 p.m. Fridays at the American Legion, 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park. $10; $8 members. Call (773) 961-7525 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/youngatheartclub.htm.

FILM

Oak Park Public Library

834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. America’s Music film series — March 11, 1:30 p.m.: “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” starring Sissy Spacek as country and western singer Loretta Lynn. March 12, 7 p.m.: “The History of Rock ‘n Roll: Episode 6, Plugging In.” March 19, 7 p.m.: “Latin Music USA, Episode One: Bridges” and “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale.”

Oak Park Public Library

Maze Branch, 845 S. Gunderson Ave., Oak Park. (708) 386-4751. www.oppl.org. March 13, 1 p.m.: Silence is Golden Film Series featurs “Flesh and the Devil” (1927).

LECTURES

Oak Park Public Library

Main Library, 834 Lake St. (708) 383-8200. www.oppl.org. America’s Music lecture series — March 27, 7 p.m.: The Numero Group presents “Eccentric Soul.”

Unity Temple Restoration Foundation

break :: the :: box lecture series explores creative nonconformity across architecture, art and culture, in Frank Lloyd Wright’s Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park. For tickets, call (708) 383-8873 or visit www.utrf.org. March 11, 7 p.m.: Wiel Arets :: A Wonderful World, featuring Dutch architect Wiel Arets. $12-$15. April 18, 7 p.m.: Roman Mars :: 99% Invisible: Telling Stories about the Built World. With his “tiny radio show about architecture and design,” Mars calls attention to the hidden elements and activities that shape our world. $12-$15.

Wright Around Chicago

A year-long series exploring Frank Lloyd Wright’s local influences, hosted by the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust and taking place at 6:30 p.m. in the Veterans Room of Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. Free; registration required at www.gowright.org. April 3: “J.L. Silsbee and the Making of an Artful Residence,” presented by architect Christopher Payne.

ORGANIZATIONS

Oak Park Photography Club

Meeting at 7 p.m. March 11 and 25 at the Oak Park Public Library, 834 Lake St., Oak Park. All skill levels welcome.

TOURS & OUTINGS

City Ventures Inc.

The Oak Park-based company offers the following tours. Pre-registration is required; call (708) 386-5668 or e-mail cityventuresinc@aol.com. March 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: “A Bit of Blarney,” including a tour of Old St. Patrick’s Church, lunch at Timothy O’Toole’s, and a visit to the Irish American Heritage Center. Motorcoach departs from an Oak Park area location. $85 per person.

WORKSHOPS & CLASSES

Sarantos Studios for Acting

405 South Blvd., Oak Park. (708) 848-1100. www.sarantosstudios.com. March 10, 1:15-1:45 p.m.: Free improv acting workshop for adults.

ET CETERA

Antique American Glass Sale

Held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 9 and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 10 at the Concord Plaza Midwest Conference Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake. Offerings include Depression era glass, handmade glass, pottery and related items. $8 admission. Visit www.20-30-40society.org or call (630) 851-4504.

Halau i Ka Pono

The Hula School of Chicago, 38 Lake St., Oak Park. www.halauikapono.org. (708) 297-6321. March 8-10: Hawaiian art and craft and cultural events presented by master hula teacher Michael Pili Pang. March 8, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.: The Art of Lei-making, $25. March 8, 6-9 p.m.: Pu’ili (bamboo rattle) workshop, $40. March 9, noon-2:30 p.m.: Hula Kahiko (classical) dance workshop, $50. March 9, 3-5 p.m.: Hula Auana (modern) dance workshop, $40. March 9, 3-5 p.m.: Introduction to Hula, $40. March 9, 7-9 p.m.: Hula Salon, $25. March 10, 9-11 a.m.: The Spiritual Path of Hula; contributions requested.

Voice Box

Storytelling and DJ event held at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month at Madison Street Theatre, 1010 Madison St., Oak Park. Each storyteller is invited to share a five-minute story inspired by the monthly tune. April 9: “When Fools Rush In.” May 7: “Mama Told Me Not To Come.” June 4: “My Father’s House.” July 2: “Coming To America.” Admission $8. Visit http://maureenmuldoon.wix.com/voice-box.

MUSEUMS

Hemingway Birthplace Home and Museum

200 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park. www.ehfop.org. Tea for Tuesdays, 1-5 p.m. Tuesdays, through March 26, featuring tours of the historic home where Hemingway was born, along with complimentary tea. Free admission.

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