Arts & Entertainment
MAC Hosts Two Great Shows Perfect for a Valentine's Day Evening Out Feb. 14
Levity reigns with The Second City: "Laugh Harder Not Smarter" and Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's "Unnecessary Farce" by Paul Slade Smith

The McAninch Arts Center, located at 425 Fawell Blvd. in Glen Ellyn, offers two great entertainment options for Valentine's Day:
The Second City: "Laugh Harder Not Smarter"
Saturday, Feb. 14, 5 and 8 p.m.
Tickets: $32-$49
Members of America’s legendary comedy troupe perform a hilarious array of classic sketch comedy and songs from the company’s rich history, fresh new favorites, as well as the signature brand of irreverent improv that The Second City is famous for.
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Buffalo Theatre Ensemble: "Unnecessary Farce" by Paul Slade Smith, directed by Kurt Naebig
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m. (Performances for the run are 7:30 p.m. Thur.-Sat. At 7:30 p.m. ; 3 p.m. Sun. through March 1)
Tickets: $45
A pair of inept police officers set up a sting operation to trap an embezzling mayor meeting his female accountant…in a pair of matching hotel rooms, what could go wrong? Confusion fills the stage with doors slamming, clothes flying, and bagpipes bleating, all of which adds to an over-the-top tale of mix-ups.
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Also note: The MAC Concessions will be serving a signature cocktail for the evening BE MINE Moscow Mule: Tito’s vodka, ginger beer, strawberries, lime juice and candy hearts.
For tickets or more info visit AtTheMAC.org or call the Box Office at 630-942-4000.
(Note: Both of these shows may contain adult themes and languages.)