THEATER
“ANGELS IN AMERICA: PERESTROIKA”
Sean Graney directs the second installment of Tony Kushner’s 1980s AIDS drama, performed in rotation with “Millennium Approaches.” Previews Thursday-Friday. Opens Saturday. Through May 7. See metromix.com for schedule. $15-$25. The Hypocrites at Bailiwick Repertory Arts Center, 1229 W. Belmont Ave. 773-883-1090.
“THE GOLDEN TRUFFLE”
Redmoon’s newest spectacle takes the shape of an original musical. With live music, dance, visuals and signature mechanicals, plus a four-course truffle tasting and cash bar. Opens Wednesday. Through June 18. See metromix.com for schedule. $35-$45. Redmoon Central, 1463 W. Hubbard St. 312-850-8440.
“RENT”
The smash musical drama of love and loyalty among starving, AIDS-stricken artists in New York’s Lower East Side returns to Chicago. Opens Wednesday. Through April 15. See metromix.com for schedule. $22.50-$68. Broadway in Chicago at Cadillac Palace Theatre, 151 W. Randolph St. 312-902-1400.
“LOVE SONG”
John Kolvenbach’s world premiere comedy follows a depressed “loser” who finds unexpected romance. Previews continue through Friday. Opens Sunday. Through June 4. See metromix.com for schedule. $20-$60. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, 1650 N. Halsted St. 312-335-1650.
“THE STOIC”
Millionaires are the target of a serial killer who returns home to deal with family and address suspicious townspeople in this modern-day Western. Opens Friday. Through May 7. See metromix.com for schedule. $12-$15. Rogue Theater at Stage Left Theatre, 3408 N. Sheffield Ave. 773-509-8140.
MUSEUM/ GALLERIES
“LIZARDS AND THE KOMODO KING”
Ogle lizards in a range of sizes and colors, from the tiny day gecko to the Komodo dragon, the largest species in the world. Also on view: basilisks, caiman lizards, chameleons and the world’s longest lizard, the crocodile monitor. Opens 9 a.m. Saturday. Through Feb. 28, 2007. $12-$23 includes general admission. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive. 312-939-2438.
“HEAT: 05”
Installation documents local artist Nicole Garneau’s yearlong project commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the deadly 1995 Chicago heat wave. Opens April 7. Opening reception 7 to 10 p.m. April 14. Through April 29. Free. Vespine Gallery, 1907 S. Halsted Ave., 1st floor. 312-962-5850.
“CONTIGO EN LA DISTANCIA: NEW PRINTS BY ISOLINA LIMONTA”
See 30 new works by the Cuban native. Opening reception 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday. Through May 7. Free. Havana Gallery, 1139 W. Webster Ave. 773-549-2492.
