We saw this a couple of weeks ago; Drury Lane children productions are always top-notch, so we take in at least one a year.

A young orphan boards a giant peach with a band of friendly bugs and sets out on an adventure across the sea in this musical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic tale James and the Giant Peach. This Drury Lane Theatre production is perfect for families, with a slew of fun songs written by the Tony Award-nominated team behind the songs of A Christmas Story: The Musical, and a curiously quirky book from the same man responsible for the stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka. Come join a boy named James — as well as Mrs. Glow Worm, Ms. Spider, Ladybug, Grasshopper and Earthworm — as he faces down dangers and celebrates friendship on the stage.

Best known as one-half of the legendary sister act Heart, Ann Wilson has made a name for herself as one of the greatest vocalists in rock history, belting out iconic hits like “Crazy on You,” “Barracuda,” “Magic Man,” “Dog & Butterfly,” “Straight On,” “Alone” and more. Now you can see this legend live when she makes her way to the House of Blues Chicago, where she’ll be showing off her unmatched vocal power and range on June 16 at 8 pm. Backed by guitarist Craig Bartock, bassist Andy Stoller and drummer Denny Fongheiser, Wilson will perform songs from her latest 2016 solo album Beautiful Broken, as well as other unforgettable favorites from her 40-year career. Whatever she sings, it’s definitely going to be from the heart.

Vocal powerhouses and Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper hit the stage of the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on August 5th. With his signature voice, narrative songwriting and passionate live performances, Rod Stewart has built one of the most successful and enduring music careers of all time. In a career spanning more than five decades, he has amassed sales of more than 200 million albums worldwide and has countless chart-topping hits and industry accolades — including two inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cyndi Lauper is basically a household name, who has an expansive career of over 30 years and global record sales of more than 50 million albums. A 2015 inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, her genre repertoire covers everything from electronic dance music to country classics.

Feel the heat of non-stop soccer action as Chicago Fire scorches its opponents on its home field at Toyota Park. In his first year with the league, Serbian forward Nemanja Nikolic showcases crackling footwork, leading the team in shots and goals. World Cup winner and tactical German midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger makes the whole team better, while the speedy striker David Accam and quick-thinking midfielders Dax McCarty and former LA Galaxy star Juninho capitalize on every opportunity to blaze past their adversaries. Fire fans are famous for creating a party atmosphere at every game, so wear red and bring the whole gang for a roaring time in Bridgeview

Spring is in full swing and Chicago is at its most beautiful, so this Memorial Day weekend come celebrate with a relaxing cruise on Lake Michigan. Come aboard the Anita Dee I Yacht and glide past the picturesque Chicago skyline, enjoying great views and the cool breeze on the deck or taking in the sights from inside the yacht. You can sip cocktails from the cash bar while enjoying great music and a laidback vibe. The 9:00pm cruise on May 27 will also offer a terrific spot to watch the beautiful fireworks display over the lakefront.

Direct from Italy, Cirque Italia brings all the artistic beauty and incredible strength, acrobatic and aerial feats of a traditional European-style circus to the Gurnee Mills Mall for a one-of-a-kind aquatic spectacular. This talented Italian troupe performs on a specially designed stage holding 35,000 gallons of water, which transforms the arena into a sparkling wonderland of dancing colored fountains and provides a beautiful moving backdrop for their amazing acts of derring-do. Aside from impeccable artists who juggle, hang from their hair, fly on aerial silks and contort themselves into amazing shapes, Cirque Italia also stars the Verticali Act, who somehow manage to sing like Andrea Bocelli while hanging upside down.

There’s only one thing better than seeing a Steppenwolf production, and that’s seeing two of them for one great price. First up is Linda Vista from Steppenwolf ensemble member and prolific playwright Tracy Letts (August: Osage County). The world premiere follows Wheeler, a 50-year-old man who feels like like the best years of his life are behind him. But when he makes the move from a cot in his ex-wife’s garage to his own apartment, new possibilities for love and sex arise — complicated, painful and hilarious though they may be. A bold, incendiary riff on Waiting for Godot, Pass Over focuses on two young, black men who stand around on the corner, talk smack, passing the time and hoping that maybe today will be different. Then a stranger wanders into their space with his own agenda and derails their plans. The play is a rare piece of politically charged theater by a bold new American voice, exposing the unquestionable human spirit of young men stuck in a cycle just looking for a way out.

Travel back in time to 1893, when the eyes of the world were on Chicago and its World’s Fair. With the city newly built up and beautified after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the 1893 World’s Fair was notable for its stupendous architecture, the debut of the Ferris Wheel and much more. This tour, presented by Chicago’s Finest River Walk Tour, also covers a second Chicago World’s Fair, 1933’s Century of Progress Exposition, another historically significant event which celebrated Chicago’s centennial and brought Sally Rand’s fan dance to the masses. During this combined bus and walking tour, you’ll make your way through the original fairgrounds for both fairs and see what it was like to experience the glory and wonder of both amazing events. You’ll hear fascinating stories about how both fairs came to be and learn about the serial killer who inspired the best-selling book The Devil in the White City.

Featuring over 500 rare, personal and historic items from The Rolling Stones, this immersive and interactive exhibit tells the behind-the-scenes story of the most influential rock ‘n’ roll band in the world. From their early days living together in a tiny flat to headlining the biggest stages in the world, visitors can experience the incredible journey, culminating in a mind-blowing 3-D concert finale. With the full participation of Mick, Keith, Charlie and Ronnie, you’ll see everything from their most cherished instruments, onstage and offstage clothes, valuable works of art and handwritten lyric books to personal diaries, recordings, unseen film and photos. Take advantage of this exclusive pre-sale offer and check out this exhibit, complete with a screening room and interactive recording studio, in Festival Hall B at Navy Pier in Chicago.  Goldstar has $20 tickets for May dates, June tickets are higher.  VIP tickets available for dates through the end of July.