5 things to do: Celtic Fest, Kristin Cavallari or 'Rock Baby Rock'

Posted March 18, 2016 1:00 am

Extend St. Patrick's Day through the weekend at Northwest Celtic Fest, meet Kristin Cavallari at a book signing or catch Thodos Dance in concert. These are but a few of the offerings this weekend in the suburbs.

Northwest Celtic Fest

Northwest Celtic Fest celebrates Irish, Welsh and Scottish traditions with live entertainment, Celtic food, whiskey/scotch tasting, kids' games and activities, Irish dancing demonstrations, rugby demonstrations and more at the Sears Centre, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 781-2610 or facebook.com/nwcelticfest. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Kristin Cavallari book signing

Television personality and fashion designer Kristin Cavallari signs copies of her new book, "Balancing in Heels," at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Tickets are available at kristincavallariandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Guests must present their printed ticket, which includes a copy of Cavallari's book that they will receive at the event. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Helen Keller's story in dance

Thodos Dance Chicago revives Ann Reinking and Melissa Thodos' historical dance piece "A Light in the Dark, The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan" at Belushi Performance Hall at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $40-$45. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Lance Lipinsky at Raue Center for the Arts

Original "Million Dollar Quartet" cast member Lance Lipinsky brings his band The Lovers and supporting singers The Lovettes to the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake, for his new show, "Rock Baby Rock." The 90-minute show features material from Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley, Little Richard and more. Tickets start at $20. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org/. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

'The Gathering' at Improv Playhouse

For the eighth year, the Improv Playhouse remounts "The Gathering," a contemporary re-imagining of the Last Supper by Josephine Raciti and Rolf Forsberg. See it at 735 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. $17.50-$25. (847) 968-4529 or improvplayhouse.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 19.

Thodos Dance Chicago revives "A Light in the Dark: The Story of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan" at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, March 19. Courtesy of Cheryl Mann

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