MUSEUM/ GALLERY
“THE SHORT LIST: AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS IN CHICAGO”
Paintings, photos and mixed media by Nathaniel Quinn, Raymond Thomas, Bryant Johnson, Amanda Williams, Duhirwe Rushemeza and others. Opening reception 5:30-9 p.m. Friday. Through March 5. Free. Steelelife, 4655 S. King Drive, second floor. 773-538-4773.
“MENDING WALL: NEW WORKS BY BRAD KILLAM AND PETER POWER”
Installations and photos explore concepts of family, community, and the relationship between “image” and “sculpture.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Friday. Through March 19. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
THEATER
“THE CRADLE WILL ROCK”
A pro-union, 1930s musical about the working class in a power-hungry world. Opens Friday. Through March 25. See metromix.com for schedule. $20. The White Horse Theatre Company at The Viaduct, 3111 N. Western Ave. 877-238-5596.
“MUSEUM”
A comic look at the art enthusiasts, skeptics, students and lost souls who attend the final day of a major modern exhibit. Opens Friday. Through March 26. See metromix.com for schedule. $12-$40. The Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Appetite Theatre at Studio Theater, 77 E. Randolph St. 773-275-1931.
“LOVING REPEATING: A MUSICAL OF GERTRUDE STEIN”
An exploration of the life and loves of the ex-pat author, intellectual and modernist. Previews through Sunday. Opens Feb. 22. Through March 12. See metromix.com for schedule. $25-$40. About Face Theatre and the Museum of Contemporary Art at the MCA, 220 E. Chicago Ave. 312-397-3868.
“THE LARAMIE PROJECT”
Interviews chronicle life in rural Wyoming after the murder of 21-year-old gay student Matthew Shepard. Previews Thursday-Friday. Opens Saturday. Through March 19. See metromix.com for schedule. $10-$15. The Janus Theatre Company at Athenaeum Theatre, 2936 N. Southport Ave. 312-902-1500.
“NINA SIMONE: THE HIGH PRIESTESS SPEAKS”
Ebony Joy’s new musical pays tribute to the late musician. Previews through Saturday. Opens Sunday. Open run. See metromix.com for schedule. $30-$35. Black Ensemble Theater, 4520 N. Beacon St. 312-902-1500.
“JOSEPHINE TONIGHT!”
A musical tribute to jazz legend Josephine Baker. Previews Friday-Sunday. Opens Monday. Through March 26. See metromix.com for schedule. $27-$30. Theatre Building Chicago, 1225 W. Belmont Ave. 773-327-5252.
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