Things to do in Chicago:
The jazz dance ensemble Giordano Dance Chicago celebrates the life and legacy of artistic director Nan Giordano with the world premiere of Al Blackstone’s “Sana,” plus “333,” “Soaring,” and more from the company’s repertoire. At 7:30 p.m. April 4 and 6 p.m. April 5 at Harris Theatre, 205 E. Randolph. Tickets: $27-$97.
Circus Vaquez presents its new production filled with a cast of international circus superstars who bring thrills, excitement, and laughs to fans of all ages. From April 4-14 at Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand, Gurnee; April 18-28 at Yorktown Center, 203 Yorktown, Lombard; and May 2-12 at Hawthorn Mall, 122 Hawthorn, Vernon Hills. Tickets: $30, $15 for children.
Chicago Latino Film Festival
Chicago Latino Film Festival returns with a program featuring over 50 feature films and a 30-film lineup of shorts. Highlights include Jayro Bustamante’s horror film Rita, “Chicago Fire” actor Joe Miñoso’s directorial debut “Paper Flower” and the Jane Fonda and Naomi Klein produced documentary, “Norita.” From April 4-13 at Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln; Instituto Cervantes, 31 W Ohio; and Landmark Century Centre Cinema, 2828 N. Clark. Ticket prices vary.