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Lil Wayne performs at the UPROAR Hip-Hop Festival in 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Lil Wayne performs at the UPROAR Hip-Hop Festival in 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
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Lil Wayne: The rapper also known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. has 13 studio albums under his belt and just released a greatest-hits album. 8 p.m. April 9 at Radius Chicago, 640 W Cermak Road; livenation.com

Jo Koy: The Filipino comedian and star of the movie “Easter Sunday” brings his world tour to Chicago. He’s known for drawing inspiration from his colorful family and has multiple stand-up specials on Comedy Central and Netflix. 8 p.m. April 7 at the United Center, 1901 W Madison St.; tickets from $49.50 at ticketmaster.com

“Jagged Little Pill”: The jukebox music of Alanis Morissette’s music is directed by Diane Paulus and first opened on Broadway in 2019. The national tour arrives in Chicago with a score that includes the entire 1995 album, with a couple of new songs to boot. April 11-23 at the Nederlander Theatre, 24 W. Randolph St.; 800-775-2000 and www.broadwayinchicago.com

“Grease”: Oh, those summer nights. The musical that was born in Chicago — book, music and lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey — gets a full-on Drury Lane production starring Emily Schultheis as Sandy and Jake DiMaggio Lopez as Danny. April 12 to June 4 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace; 630-530-0111 and www.drurylane.com

Dan Perlman: The writer and comedian recently starred in “Flatbush Misdemeanors” on Showtime and is at the Den Theatre in Wicker park this weekend for one night only. 9:30 p.m. April 8 at Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.; tickets $26-$36.75 at thedentheatre.com

Spring Egg-Stravaganza: Celebrate spring at Lincoln Park Zoo with music, free carousel and train rides, outdoor activities and games, and chats with animal experts. Take photos with the Easter Bunny and be sure to bring baskets or bags so the kids can participate in an egg hunt. 8 a.m. to noon April 8 at Lincoln Park Zoo; tickets are $35 at lpzoo.org

Bunny Rock 10K, 5K and Egg Dash: Embrace the ’80s vibes for this event in Grant Park. Racers will get bunny ears, a shirt, a race bib and a finisher medal. Children participating in the egg dash will get bunny ears, sunglasses, a basket, a race bib and lots of eggs. 10k starts at 9 a.m., 5k starts at 9:15 a.m. and the egg dash starts at 10:30 a.m. April 8 at Arvey Field at Grant Park, 1501 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive; bunnyrock5k.com

Queer Art Party Market: The Palmer Square Art Fair and Queer Social Club are hosting this event to celebrate queer art, music, food and community. Noon to 5 p.m. April 9 at Sleeping Village, 3734 W. Belmont Ave.; free (ages 21+), more information at sleeping-village.com