Cheap stuff: Irish tunes, Swedish pancakes, pretend pizza

$10 and under The Wild OnesStep back into the musical world of the 1950s and '60s as The Wild Ones headline at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub. 9 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. $3. (847) 577-7733 or peggykinnanes.com.Simply SwedishThe Swedish American Children's Choir of Batavia presents its Simply Swedish ... Simply Good annual benefit breakfast for the public. Fare includes Swedish pancakes, sausage, Swedish coffee cakes, lingonberries and beverages. Reservations are required.9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 15, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8 S. Lincoln St., Batavia. $5-$10. Kids under age 3 are free. (630) 414-9700.'Pizza: Any Way You slice It!"There are just a few more days to see the "Pizza: Any Way You Slice It!" exhibit at the Kohl Children's Museum. The exhibit teaches the basics of math by encouraging playful, open-ended exploration, based on one of America's favorite foods. Kids learn by making pizza, delivering pizza and pretending to eat pizza. Stations include a pizza parlor, a pizza kitchen, a giant pizza couch, a slice-it-up table and more. Runs through Monday, May 24, at the Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. (847) 832-6600 or kohlchildrensmuseum.org.Tuesday night line dancingDenim and Diamonds hosts its weekly Tuesday night line dancing event. All ages are welcome. Dancing lessons and social dancing are offered. 7 to 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, at the White Eagle Banquets Restaurant, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Beginner's lessons at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6; $4 for ages 17 and younger. (847) 965-6353.Free How does your garden grow?The public is invited to the Geneva History Center to help plant a community garden during the center's Gardenology Day. The garden will include heirloom vegetables that Geneva's early settlers would have planted. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help. In addition, children will have a chance to create their own mini plant box and take home a seedling. Gardenology Day is part of the celebration for Geneva's 175th birthday.11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at the Geneva History Center, 113 S. Third St., Geneva. Free admission. (630) 232-4951.Remember the warBring wartime artifacts such as posters, uniforms, trench art, ration stamps, letters, photographs and other items from 1941 to 1945 to the World War II memorabilia "show and tell" event. No weapons are allowed. Tables with seating are available.1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 15, at McHenry High School West Campus, 4724 W. Crystal Lake Road, McHenry. Free. (815) 363-2100 or visit ci.mchenry.il.us.Meet Mickey and Minnie Radio Disney AM 1300 brings Mickey and Minnie Mouse to the Promenade Bolingbrook for its Radio Disney Family Night. Guests of all ages can join the Radio Disney Road Crew in the Village Commons (adjacent to Macy's) for an evening of music, games and contests. Mickey and Minnie will greet fans and pose for photos.6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Promenade Bolingbrook, 631 E. Boughton Road, Bolingbrook. Free admission. For information, visit radiodisney.com/chicago.Taste of Glen EllynThe 29th Annual Taste of Glen Ellyn features carnival rides, a craft fair, musical performances, food and dancing. Kids activities include a clown and face painting.Runs 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, May 20; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, May 21; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in the Main Street parking lot on Main, between Duane Street and Hillside Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Free admission. (630) 469-0907 or glenellynchamber.com.False13242000Bring your green thumb to the Geneva History Center for the Gardenology Day event. False