5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted April 09, 2015 11:00 pm

"Anything Goes" this weekend - in more ways than one - with suburban entertainment options that include a beloved musical from the 1930s and a show by a hit singer/songwriter who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s.

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

<h3 class="leadin">Magical duo: Married duo Kevin and Cindy Spencer perform their high-tech magic show "Spencers: Theatre of Illusion" on Saturday at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $20; $15 kids. (847) 622-0300 or elgin.edu/arts. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Musical classic: Director/choreographer Marc Robin returns to Marriott Theatre to helm the musical comedy "Anything Goes." The show, featuring a score by Cole Porter and beloved songs such as "You're the Top," is about romantic high jinks aboard an oceanliner bound for London. It's at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Tickets cost $50-$55. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, April 10; 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11; and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, April 12.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Experience the Expo: Take the kids or grandkids to enjoy a magic show, dance performances, appearances by "Ozzie" the Kane County Cougars' mascot, a bounce house, balloon art, face painting, pet adoption opportunities and more at the St. Charles Chamber Consumer Expo at the St. Charles Sportsplex, 1400 Foundry St., St. Charles. Free. Sample fare from local restaurants at the Taste of Fox Valley. stcharleschamber.com. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 11.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Playing pirates: The New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players tours with its take on the classic 1879 comic operetta "The Pirates of Penzance" at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $25-$40. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11.</h3>

<h3 class="leadin">Juke Box Hero: Foreigner's former lead singer Lou Gramm was behind such hits as "Cold as Ice" and "Waiting for a Girl Like You." See him in the suburbs Saturday at Austin's Fuel Room, 481 E. Peterson Road, Libertyville. Tickets start at $30. (847) 549-1972 or ticketweb.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 11.</h3>

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