Center Stage

My Fair Lady, through May 26. Court Theatre presents a two-piano rendition of the famous Lerner and Loewe musical based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. Chicago Center for the Performing Arts; call 773/753-4472.

New Architecture at the University of Chicago, April 16-June 16. This exhibition uses models and renderings to display an array of new projects slated for the University campus from the new Press building to the Ratner Athletic Center. Chicago Architecture Foundation; call 312/922-3432.

Critical Mass, April 25-June 23. Critical Mass displays activist art by established individuals and collectives from Chicago as well as newcomers from other cities. The project consists of installations at the museum and other sites. Smart Museum; call 773/702-0200.

Catherine Sullivan, May 6-June 16. The Renaissance Society has commissioned a new piece from Los Angeles-based artist Catherine Sullivan that incorporates video, choreography, set design, and live performance. Sullivan's works-with references to such popular figures as Helen Keller, Ted Nugent, and Trisha Brown-contain choreographed movements that include modern dance and sign language. Renaissance Society; call 773/702-8670.

Annual Young Composers Concert, May 10. Works by U of C graduate students are performed by Contemporary Chamber Players ensembles-in-residences eighth blackbird, Pacifica Quarter, Kent Leslie, and resident conductor Carmen Helena Téllez. Chicago Cultural Center; call 773/702-8068.