Concerts, comedy and more this weekend in the suburbs
Concerts and comedy lead the weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
<b>Steel Beam premiere:</b> The Scanlon family's annual Independence Day celebration on Cape Cod goes awry in “When Not That Good Will Do,” a new dysfunctional family comedy by Emmy Award-winning writer Richard Culliton. Bernie Weiler directs Steel Beam's world premiere at 111 W. Main St., St. Charles. $23-$28. (630) 587-8521 or steelbeamtheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14; 3 p.m. Sunday, May 15.
<b>Twistin' </b>the Night Away: Chester Gregory, an acclaimed Broadway veteran who started in Chicago's theater scene, performs the music of Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding and Sam Cooke in his revue, “It's a Man's World,” at Elgin Community College's Blizzard Theatre, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. $34. (847) 214-7188 or elgin.edu/arts. 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14.
<b>'Living Color' duo:</b> Tommy Davidson and David Alan Grier, two stars of the 1990s Fox sitcom “In Living Color,” share a standup comedy bill at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $38-$48. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14.
<b>Country concerts:</b> Country music fans won't want to miss Rodney Atkins in concert Saturday at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 Benton Ave., Naperville. $65-$85. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14.
<b>Free fun:</b> Elmhurst celebrates its 20th Annual Museum Day, where guests can ride a free trolley to three Elmhurst museums, the Elmhurst Public Library and the Wilder Park Conservatory. The all-ages celebration features exhibits, tours, games, food trucks and more. Participating venues include: the Elmhurst Art Museum at 150 Cottage Hill Ave.; the Elmhurst History Museum at 120 E. Park Ave.; and the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art at 220 Cottage Hill Ave. Free. elmhurst.org. 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 15.