Whether you want to hit the books or avoid them entirely, the Reader has you covered. Here are our top recommendations for things to do this weekend:

Sat 3/24: Actor, stand-up, and jaunty hat wearer Cedric the Entertainer, known for The Steve Harvey Show and Barbershop, brings his act to the Chicago Theatre (175 N. State). 8 PM, $63.50-$93.50