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Pope-approved Il Volo flies into the Rosemont Theatre Saturday on their world tour

Pope-approved Il Volo flies into the Rosemont Theatre Saturday on their world tour

If Pope Leo XIV says he’s a fan, you’re doing OK. “He’s the best pope,” said Piero Barone, who joins fellow tenor Ignazio Boschetto and baritone Gianluca Ginoble in Il Volo, a vocal group in the bel canto tradition of Italian multipart singing, playing the Rosemont Theatre on Saturday, May 2.

 
Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 years

Best bets: ESO season comes to a close, and Orion Ensemble disbands after 35 years

The ESO closes out its season this weekend, the Orion Ensemble bids farewell after 35 years, and comedian Doug Benson hosts a live taping of his podcast, “Doug Loves Movies,” at Zanies Rosemont.

 
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Dining out: Big Burger Collab at The Graceful Ordinary, new intimate dining experience at Truluck’s and more

Dining out: Big Burger Collab at The Graceful Ordinary, new intimate dining experience at Truluck’s and more

The Graceful Ordinary has another Big City Burger Collab, this time with chef Paul Virant. And Truluck’s offers a new, intimate dining experience in their Rosemont restaurant.

 
Things to do May 1-7: Mexico Fest, Go Fly a Kite, Lombard Lilac Time, Katt Williams and more

Things to do May 1-7: Mexico Fest, Go Fly a Kite, Lombard Lilac Time, Katt Williams and more

Mark your calendar for Mexico Fest at Navy Pier, Lombard Lilac Time, Go Fly a Kite in Wheaton’s Graf Park, Art in Wilder Park in Elmhurst, Katt Williams at Chicago’s United Center and more.

 
Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurants

Flavors of Mexico: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at suburban bars and restaurants

From margarita specials to tequila pairing dinners to Chihuahua races, there are myriad ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the suburbs.

 
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‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ still has style, but the story is overdressed

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ still has style, but the story is overdressed

Fashion trends are notoriously fickle, but some things, like Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci, never go out of style. So you can see why making “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” two decades after the original, was hard to resist.

 
Up close and personal: Red Orchid artistic director loves the connection storefront theater provides

Up close and personal: Red Orchid artistic director loves the connection storefront theater provides

A Red Orchid Theatre artistic director Kirsten Fitzgerald balances her leadership role with the acclaimed Chicago ensemble while also starring in the company’s premiere of “Targeted.”

 
In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer

In full bloom: Must-visit flower festivals this spring and summer

From tulip-lined fields to sprawling lilac gardens, the Midwest bursts into color each spring with festivals that celebrate nature at its most vibrant.

 
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Concerts May 1-7: Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Calum Scott and more

Concerts May 1-7: Demi Lovato, They Might Be Giants, Calum Scott and more

Upcoming concerts include Demi Lovato at the United Center, They Might Be Giants at The Vic Theatre, Calum Scott at the Riviera Theatre and more.

 
Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ Goodman’s suspenseful ‘Covenant’ and TimeLine’s new home

Spotlight: Buffalo Theatre’s ‘Birthday Candles,’ Goodman’s suspenseful ‘Covenant’ and TimeLine’s new home

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble concludes its season with Noah Haidle’s “Birthday Candles,” City Lit premieres the musical “Scaramouche,” and TimeLine Theatre inaugurates its new home with the ever-timely “An Enemy of the People.”

 

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