5 ideas for the first weekend of 2016
You've ushered in the New Year. Now keep the fun going all weekend long with music, comedy and a last-chance look at a major light show. Here are five ideas; for others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
Start your engines
Check out a wide variety of one-of-a-kind snowmobiles — some dating back 92 years — at the new snowmobile exhibit at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. Snowmobiles from the 1920s to the 1980s are showcased. Admission is $8.95-$14.95; free for military in uniform and kids under age 5. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Jan. 1-3.
Lighting up Lisle
Don't miss Illumination as the light exhibit wraps up its holiday run Saturday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. The exhibit mixes programmed lighting, projections, interactive elements, music and the beauty of nature along a one-mile path in the woods. Tickets $11-$17 for nonmembers. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org. 5 to 9:30 p.m., with the last entry at 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Jan. 1-2.
Laugh it up
See comedian Adam Ferrara of TV's “Rescue Me” as he continues a standup comedy gig this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $22 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or chicago.improv.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3.
Musical tribute
Relive Earth, Wind and Fire's greatest hits when the tribute band Shining Star performs at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30-$35. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2.
Belated bash
Keep the New Year's Eve vibe going when the rock group Mr. Blotto headlines at Mr. Blotto's Procrastinators Ball at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. Guests are invited to bring noise makers and party favors to celebrate the new year on the day after New Year's Day. Tickets start at $15. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 2.