LATIN RHYTHMS
Colombian reggaeton star Maluma headlines the Allstate Arena at 8 p. m. May 12. His new album, “F. A. M. E.” is due May 18; the artist released a video of the album’s first single, “Marinero,” last week. For tickets, visit ticketmaster. com
Bye, George
In 2002, friends and fans of George Harrison gathered for a tribute concert one year after his death. A film of that show,
“Concert for George,” screens at 7: 20 p. m. May 16 at the Music Box Theatre, 3733 N. Southport. Among those performing: Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty and Monty Python. For tickets, visit musicboxtheatre. com.
Nerd’s- eye view
The cool kids will be the weirdos at the sixth annual Chicago Nerd Comedy Festi
val, running May 17- 20 at Stage 773, 1225 W. Belmont. Various groups and stand- ups will find the laughs in such dorky obsessions as belly dancing, Jane Austen and Dungeons and Dragons. For tickets and schedule, visit stage773. com.
Sing- along ( you know you want to)!
Currently starring ( through May 13) in “Our Great Tchaikovsky” at Steppenwolf ’s Upstairs Theatre, pianist/ actor Hershey Felder is bringing to life some of the greatest tunes from the Great American Songbook in an interactive evening called “Her-
shey Felder’s Great American Songbook
Sing- Along.” The special performance, which will lead audiences through 100 years of American music from George and Ira Gershwin, and Jerome Kern to Rodgers & Hammerstein and Stephen Sondheim ( and many, many more) takes place at 7: 30 p. m. May 12 at the Royal George Theatre, 1641 N. Halsted. Tickets, $ 60 are available at theroyalgeorgetheatre.com
A knight of music
None other than Sir Tom Jones headlines the House of Blues, 320 N. Dearborn, May 12- 13. The 77- year- old Welshman has released more than 40 albums over the course of a 50- year career, and a slew of hits such as “What’s New Pussycat,” “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” “Kiss,” “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again” and “She’s a Lady.” Into the Ark ( familiar to fans of “The Voice UK”) opens. Show time is 6: 30 p. m. both nights. For tickets, visit houseofblues.com/ chicago.
State of mindfulness
What do you get when you combine a 5K run/ walk, with 75 minutes of DJ- powered yoga and 25 minutes of guided meditation?
It’s Wanderlust 108 Chicago, “the world’s only mindful triathlon.” The event takes place from 6: 30 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m. at Butler Field in Grant Park. Nationally recognized instructors, musicmakers, and local artisans are featured. Tickets, $ 45; 08-$ 150 are available at eventbrite. com. NOTE: For every Wanderlust 108 ticket sold, Wanderlust will donate $ 1.08 to The Global Fund to Fight AIDS.
Seriously artistic
Chicago’s Renegade Craft Fair runs May 11- 12 on Halsted in Pilsen ( between 18th St. and Canalport). Dozens and dozens of contemporary crafts artisans from across the country will be featured as well as food from local purveyors, DJ sets and more. Admission is free. Visit renegadecraft.com.
Does your mother know?
On the day we honor our mamas, AMC River East 21 is offering a free sing- along screening of “Mamma Mia!,” the 2008 musical built around the songs of Abba. Tickets ( required) will be distributed firstcome- first- serve at the theater starting at 9 a. m., and the movie starts at 10.