UPCOMING EVENTS
The following are our Editor's Picks of concerts, theatrical productions, family activities and other noteworthy events occurring over the next few months.  

	SWEET CHARITY Through May 18 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Ln., Oakbrook Terrace A poignant and humorous look at the misadventures in love of the guileless Charity Hope Valentine. For tickets, call 630 530-0111. Photo by Johnny Knight
	ANCIENT LANDS MODERN BATTLES Through May 26 at Aurora Public Art Commission, 20 E Downer Pl., Aurora Guests can view photographs and paintings by military personnel stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan. For more information, call 630 906-0654.
	SKYSCAPES: METEOROLOGICAL PHENOMENA Through June 29 at Notebaert Nature Museum, 2430 N Cannon Dr., Chicago David Mayhew’s collection of photos is a presentation attributed to the beauty and power of Mother Nature. For more information, call 773 755-5100.
	MYTHIC CREATURES Through September 1 at Field Museum, 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., Chicago Examine the legend and science behind fascinating fictional creatures including dragons, unicorns and mermaids. For more information, call 312 922-9410.
	SHARKS! AT STINGRAY BAY Through September 30 at Brookfield Zoo, 3300 Golf Rd., Brookfield Guests can touch exotic creatures in a safe environment. For more information, call 708 688-8000. Photo by Jim Schulz/Chicago Zoological Society
	SMART HOME: GREEN + WIRED Through January 4 at Museum of Science and Industry, 57 St. and Lake Shore Dr., Chicago A three-story “green” home showcases the ways people can make eco-friendly living a part of their lives. For more information, call 773 684-1414.
	GO, DIEGO, GO LIVE! Tuesday - Wednesday, May 13 - 14 at Rialto Square Theatre, 15 E Van Buren St., Joliet Nickelodeon’s hit show comes to life with an adventure with Diego, his sister Alicia and cousin Dora. For tickets, call 815 726-7171.
	WEST CHICAGO BLOOMING FEST Saturday, May 17 at Downtown West Chicago Downtown garden festival with craft fair, street art and children’s activities. For more information, call 630 293-2200.
	DREAM INTERIORS & ANDERSEN HOME HOUSE WALK Saturday, May 17 at 1752 Chicago Ave., Downers Grove Spend the day seeing beautiful homes in Downers Grove, with proceeds benefiting Family Shelter Service. For more information, call 630 810-1389.
	CIVIL WAR DAYS Saturday - Sunday, May 17 - 18 at Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St., Naperville Battle re-enactments, peddlers with period wares and historic figures in full costume. For more information, call 630 305-5555.
	ALICE IN WONDERLAND Saturday - Sunday, May 17 - 18 at McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn Salt Creek Ballet’s adaptation of this classic tale follows the young girl down a rabbit hole into a world filled with lively characters. For tickets, call 630 942-4000.
	AVENUE Q May 21 - June 7 at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W Randolph St., Chicago This Tony Award-winning musical is about trying to make it in New York with big dreams and a tiny bank account. For tickets, call 312 902-1400. Photo by Carl Rosegg
	OTIS CLAY Thursday - Saturday, May 22 - 24 at Dominican University, 7900 W Division St., River Forest Otis Clay performs as part of the Inaugural National Symposium on the Legacy of Blues and Gospel Music. Sharon Lewis also performs, in addition workshops and other events. For tickets, call 708 488-5000.
	CIRQUE SHANGHAI: GOLD June 4 - September 1 at Pepsi Skyline Stage, Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave., Chicago The elite acrobats display their talents with breathtaking grace, high-flying stunts and feats of strength. For tickets, call 312 902-1500.
	NAPER DAYS Friday - Sunday, June 13 - 15 at Naper Settlement, 523 S Webster St., Naperville A “Taste of Naperville,” musical entertainment featuring the Gin Blossoms, children’s activities and other family fun. For more information, call 630 420-6777.
	CANTIGNY FINE ART FESTIVAL Saturday - Sunday, June 14 - 15 at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton Juried artists display their work, in addition to live music, mini-golf and other activities. For more information, call 630 668-5161. Photo courtesy of Amdur Productions
	WILLIE NELSON Friday, June 20 at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park The famous country singer and Red-Headed Stranger performs his hits. For tickets, call 847 266-5000.