5 things to do this weekend

Posted February 19, 2016 12:00 am

A comic whodunit in Arlington Heights, an epic in Elgin and a farce in Naperville are just three options for the weekend ahead. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

"The 39 Steps"

Murder and mayhem abound in Metropolis Performing Arts Centre's revival of the farcical whodunit "The 39 Steps," adapted by Patrick Barlow from the novel by John Buchan and the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film. Ellen Cribbs, Joseph Daniels, Edward Fraim and Andrew J. Pond star. It's at 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $30-$38. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19; 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.

"An Iliad"

Janus Theatre presents "An Iliad," a contemporary retelling of Homer's epic poem. Sean Hargadon directs the play by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. $16. janusplays.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.

"Not Now, Darling"

Mobsters, minks and mistresses propel the laughs in 1967's "Not Now, Darling," by Ray Cooney and John Chapman. See a revival helmed by Christopher Kidder-Mastrom for BrightSide Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. $20-$25. (630) 447-8497 or brightsidetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19 and 20; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.

Beer Lovers Meetup "On Bourbon Street"

Beer isn't the only thing on tap at the second annual Beer Lovers Meetup on Bourbon Street tasting event featuring music from the band Zydeco VooDoo. Check it out Saturday at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. $45-$55 (includes souvenir tasting glass and 25 drink samples); $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 782-2366 or lcfair.com. 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

Creedence Clearwater Revisted

Creedence Clearwater Revisited plays the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. Courtesy of UMarketing

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" Clifford are still touring with the reconstituted band Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Catch their concert Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$99. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

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