Beer, brats and the Bard: 5 things to do this weekend

Posted September 11, 2015 1:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

A killer bunny and the Bard. Beer and brats. It's all possible this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five things to do. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Comic quest

Journey off to "Spamalot," the Eric Idle and John DuPrez musical based on the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." It's at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights, and centers on the efforts of King Arthur and his knights to complete their quest despite ill-mannered Frenchmen and killer rabbits. Tickets $30-$38. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; and 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13.

Brats and beer

Celebrate German heritage and culture with the Platzkonzert German Fest and 5K, which features plenty of music, food, beer and competitions on Saturday at the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. No admission charge, though there is a registration fee to run the 5K race. (847) 781-2669 or searscentre.com. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Speedy Shakespeare

Three actors perform all of William Shakespeare's works in 90 minutes on a short hike through the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]" features performers Brian Gale, Tommy Lukrich and Matt Lunt. $10-$20. (630) 725-2066 or theatre-hikes.org. Performances begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

Oom pah

Enjoy sausages, spirits and German brass music at Rauetoberfest: Raue Center's 2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday at 11129 Illinois Route 176, Woodstock. $5. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 4 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Sept. 12.

Live from Lake County

Before "Saturday Night Live" starts its season in October, catch up with current cast member and writer Jay Pharoah on tour with opening acts B. Cole and DJ Skillz Saturday at College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $23. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu/tickets. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12.

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