Here are some events happening from March 15 to 21 in the Chicago suburbs and Northwest Indiana.
Celebrating women’s voices
Chicago Sinfonietta performs at 7:30 p.m. March 15 at Wentz Concert Hall at North Central College in Naperville. Tickets are $10-$65. At 171 E. Chicago Ave. 630-637-7469; northcentralcollege.edu/show.
The Sinfonietta honors Women’s History Month by championing the creativity and talents of women and BIPOC composers and musicians. “Echo” includes the Chicago premier of “Concert Overture No. 2” by Florence Price and Clarice Assad performing her own untitled piece. Rising violinist Amaryn Olmeda makes her Chicago debut.
Celtic fiddlers
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy take the stage at 8 p.m. March 15 at the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County in Grayslake. Tickets are $25-$52. 19351 W. Washington St. 847-543-2300; jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Fiddler and step-dancer Natalie MacMaster and her husband and fellow fiddler Donnell Leahy present a program of contemporary Celtic and traditional folk music.
Comedian on tour
Chris Roach performs at 7:30 p.m. March 16 at the Hobart Art Theater in Hobart. Tickets are $25-$30. At 230 Main St. 219-942-1670; brickartlive.com.
New York comedian Chris Roach recently toured as an opening act for Kevin James. He currently co-hosts two weekly podcasts; including “Comedians on Hockey,” where he and his comedian friends talk about hockey.
Hip-hop hooray
Fat Joe and Twista take the stage at 8 p.m. March 16 at The Piazza in Aurora. Tickets are $60-$100. At 85 Executive Drive. 630-978-2088; piazzaaurora.com.
Get ready for a night of high-energy hip-hop and explosive rap with DJ support from DJ Cross and Bobby Afterlife.
Kilted blast, brunch
Classical Blast – In Kilts is at 12 p.m. March 17 at FitzGerald’s in Berwyn. Tickets are $20. At 6615 Roosevelt Road. 708-788-2118; fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Celebrate a St. Patrick’s Day brunch with Classical Blast playing traditional Irish and Scottish folk music; plus music by contemporary bands like Dropkick Murphys, U2, The Cranberries, Snow Patrol and more. Babygold Barbecue will offer brunch selections.
Annie Alleman is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
