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5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Get inspired at a home expo in Arlington Heights. Take the kids to blow off some steam in St. Charles. Or enjoy a jazz concert in Glen Ellyn. These are just a few options for the weekend ahead. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="leadin">Home sweet home </h3>

Check out the latest products for remodeling and updating homes at the Chicago Home and Garden Expo at the Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Talk with experts, attend seminars and view displays about interior and exterior home improvement. Admission and parking are free. (630) 953-2500 or freehomeshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

<h3 class="leadin">Family fest </h3>

Provide temporary relief from cabin fever by bringing your kids or grandkids to a giant indoor festival featuring a zip line, a petting zoo, inflatables, train rides, a climbing wall, entertainment and more. The Chicago Family Palooza is in the Mega Center and ballroom at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. Purchase a general admission wristband for $8 or an activity wristband for $15. (630) 584-6300 or chicagofamilypalooza.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

<h3 class="leadin">Gospel salute</h3>

Hear featured soloists Grammy Award-winner Donnie McClurkin and nominee Anita Wilson at the College of Lake County 31st Annual Salute to Gospel on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $28-$33. (847) 543-2112 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday.

<h3 class="leadin">Belushi and Co.</h3>

Get some laughs courtesy of Wheaton native Jim Belushi and the Board of Comedy at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $55. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday.

<h3 class="leadin">All that jazz </h3>

See jazz vocalist Gregory Porter perform selections from his Grammy Award-winning album "Liquid Spirit" at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $49; $59 VIP tables. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7 p.m. Sunday.

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