5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted January 02, 2015 11:00 am

If you have any energy left after the busy holiday season, you might want to set aside time this weekend to see a departing suburban musical or to get inspired at a camping show for when winter finally gives way to spring.

Here are five ideas of things to do this weekend in the suburbs. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

The great outdoors

Aching to hit the road and see what America has to offer? Size up camper vans for next summer at the Camping World RV Show Super Sale this weekend at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. No admission charge. (866) 885-7621, (847) 680-7200 or lcfair.com. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday.

Farewell to #8216;The King'

#8220;The King and I#8221; wraps up its run this weekend at Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. The musical's score includes such beloved songs as #8220;Getting to Know You,#8221; #8220;I Whistle A Happy Tune#8221; and #8220;Shall We Dance?#8221; Tickets $45-$48. (847) 634-0200. www.marriotttheatre.com. 1 and 8 p.m. Friday, 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday,

Also closing

See the classic musical love story #8220;Camelot#8221; before it takes its final bow Sunday at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. The story of chivalry, love and betrayal features the title tune as well as #8220;If Ever I Would Leave You#8221; and #8220;How to Handle a Woman,#8221; Tickets $55. (630) 530-0111 or www.drurylane.com. 8 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday.

Comic winner

Check out John Heffron, the winner of the second season of #8220;Last Comic Standing,#8221; at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday.

More laughs

Actor and comedian Russ Williamson (#8220;Live at Gotham,#8221; #8220;Chicago Fire#8221;) appears this weekend at Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $22 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or zanies.com. 8 and 10:30 p.m. Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday.

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