Here are some other events occurring the week of April 11-17 in Doings and Pioneer Press suburbs.
French Connection
The Orion Ensemble presents “Parlez-Vous Francais?” at 7:30 p.m. April 14 at Nichols Concert Hall, 1490 Chicago Ave., Evanston. Tickets: $30; $25 seniors; $15 students; free for ages 12 and under. 630-628-9591; orionensemble.org.
Guest violist Stephen Boe will join the ensemble in a program of works by Francaix, Franck, Vieuxtemps, and Faure.
Free chance to dance
Time to Dance presents Free Day of Dance at 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 14 at the North Shore School of Dance, 505 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. Tickets: Admission is free; order tickets on the website. 847-512-7176; time-to-dance.org.
Adults ages 50 and older can enjoy 20-minute classes in the genres of ballet, modern, tap, and dance fitness at morning or afternoon sessions.
Egyptian odyssey
Northbrook Theatre for Young Audiences presents “Across the Sand: A Passover Theatrical Experience” at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 17-28, at 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. Tickets: $17; $19 for interactive table seats. 847-291-2993; nbparks.org/facilities_parks/northbrook-theatre.
Audiences will travel to Ancient Egypt for an interactive retelling of the Passover story, including live music, traditional food, and tabletop puppetry.
Myrna Petlicki is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
