The Super Cyclone coaster is new for 2017 at Santa’s Village Azoosment Park. (Courtesy of Santa’s Village Azoosment Park)

Santa’s Village Azoosment Park in East Dundee opens its 2017 season on Saturday, May 13. (Courtesy of Santa’s Village Azoosment Park)

American star soprano Renée Fleming bids adieu to one of her signature roles, the Marschallin, in “Der Rosenkavalier.” The 1911 romantic comedy is screened in select movie theaters as part of the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD series on Saturday, May 13. (Courtesy of Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera)

The Marcus Roberts Trio joins with the Chicago Sinfonietta for the concerts “Rightness in the Rhythm: 100 Years of Jazz and Symphony” in Naperville and Chicago.

Poi Dog Pondering is set to perform Saturday, May 13, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.

Under the Streetlamp returns to the Paramount Theatre in Aurora on Friday, May 12.

Local H, which emerged from suburban Lake County in the early 1990s, performs at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine on Friday, May 12. (Courtesy of Katie Hovland)

The Schaumburg Boomers opens its season this weekend. (Mark Welsh/mwelsh@dailyherald.com, 2016)

Fun Family Fitness Day takes place Saturday, May 13, at Triton College in River Grove. (Courtesy of Thinkstock)

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Play ball

The Schaumburg Boomers open their 2017 season at home with a series of games against the Traverse City Beach Bums this weekend at Schaumburg Boomers Stadium, 1999 S. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. $8-$12. (847) 461-3695 or boomersbaseball.com. 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 12; 6 p.m. Saturday, May 13; and 1 p.m. Sunday, May 14

Pop harmonizers

Under the Streetlamp, a quartet featuring former stars of the musical “Jersey Boys,” sing the music of Motown, rock standards and more at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $25-$40. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12

Fleming farewell

American star soprano Renée Fleming bids adieu to one of her signature roles, the Marschallin, in “Der Rosenkavalier.” The romantic Richard Strauss opera is screened worldwide via the Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series. See it live on Saturday or via an encore relay on Wednesday at select suburban cinemas. Tickets vary by venue, but largely $19-$25. For exact locations and ticket prices, visit fathomevents.com. 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 13, and 6:30 p.m. encore Wednesday, May 17

Symphonic jazz

The Marcus Roberts Trio joins with the Chicago Sinfonietta in a performance of Gershwin, Joplin, Bernstein and more in “Rightness in the Rhythm: 100 Years of Jazz and Symphony.” The concert is performed twice, first on Friday at North Central College’s Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, $10-$60; then Monday at Symphony Center, 220 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago, $10-$99. (312) 284-1554 or chicagosinfonietta.org. 8 p.m. Friday, May 12, in Naperville, and 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15, in Chicago

Locals Local H

Join with the band Local H to celebrate the 20th anniversary (and premiere vinyl pressing) of their sophomore album, “As Good As Dead,” at Durty Nellie’s, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. $13-$100. (847) 358-9150 or durtynellies.com. 9 p.m. Friday, May 12

Eclectic mix

Spend An Evening with Poi Dog Pondering and experience an eclectic fusion of rock, pop and world music at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$79. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 13

Fit kids

Attend a Zumba class, see healthy cooking demonstrations, find out about youth sports camps and more as part of a Fun Family Fitness Day at Triton College, 2000 5th Ave., River Grove. Free. (708) 456-0300, ext. 3168, or triton.edu. 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 13

Top pick

Christmas in May

Ride the new Super Cyclone coaster, see an animal show or play some carnival games when Santa’s Village Azoosment Park opens for its 2017 season starting this weekend at 601 Dundee Ave., East Dundee. $24.25. (847) 426-6751 or santasvillagedundee.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays until full season begins Monday, June 12