International Gem and Jewelry Show
WHAT: Skip the middleman at the International Gem and Jewelry Show with direct-to-consumer wholesalers, manufacturers and designers all under one roof.
WHERE: Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N River Road, Rosemont
WHEN: Friday, May 10, through Sunday May 12
Para Mamá con Amor – To Mom With Love
WHAT: The Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago, along with Sones de México Ensemble, Cuerdas Clásicas and Mariachi Perla de México, celebrate Mother's Day with colorful folk dancing and music.
WHERE: Athenaeum Center for Thought and Culture, 2936 N. Southport Ave., Chicago
Local
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11
Bad Momz of Comedy
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WHAT: Bad Momz of Comedy is a group of mom comics who like to poke fun at themselves and others about the ups and downs of motherhood.
WHERE: Zanies: 5437 Park Pl, Rosemont; 1548 N. Wells St., Chicago
WHEN: Sunday, May 12, and Monday, May 13
Pre-Broadway Premiere: 'Death Becomes Her'
WHAT: "Death Becomes Her" is a drop-dead hilarious new musical based on the 1992 classic film.
WHERE: Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St., Chicago
WHEN: Runs through June 2
Chicago Cabaret Week
WHAT: Chicago Cabaret Week highlights a variety of diverse singers and musical genres.
WHERE: Multiple venues in Chicago and suburbs
WHEN: May 10 through May 19
Orchestra Noir
WHAT: Orchestra Noir, an all-African American orchestra, presents "Y2K Meets 90s Vibe," performing the hits like you've never heard before.
WHERE: Harris Theater for Music and Dance, 205 E. Randolph St., Chicago
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
WHAT: The world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra has been performing since 1956 and is one of the most sought-after performers of swing.
WHERE: North Shore Center for Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd., Skokie
WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday, May 12
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
WHAT: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band brings its "ALL THE GOOD TIMES: The Farewell Tour" to the Chicago area.
WHERE: Rialto Square Theatre, 102 N. Chicago St., Joliet
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12
Devo: Celebrating 50 Years of De-Evolution Tour
WHAT: Devo, art rockers and New Wave pioneers, are celebrating a half century of making memorable music.
WHERE: Riviera Theatre, 4746 N. Racine Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11
Portugal. The Man
WHAT: Portugal. The Man, an American rock band from Alaska, brings their Knik Country Tour to Chicago.
WHERE: Inside The Salt Shed, 1357 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday, May 11
Shrek Rave
WHAT: For fans of the popular animated Shrek franchise, the viral Shrek Rave features DJs playing songs from the films and people dressing up as their favorite characters from the movies.
WHERE: House of Blues, 329 N. Dearborn, Chicago
WHEN: 9 p.m. Saturday, May 11
