5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
A musical filled with Gershwin hits, a concert salute to veterans with big-name performers and a baking show sure to bring out your sweet tooth are among this weekend's highlights in the suburbs. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
<h3 class="breakHead">'America Salutes You' concert</h3>
Enjoy a wide range of talent while paying tribute to our nation's military veterans on Saturday at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Cyndi Lauper, Anthony Kearns of the Irish Tenors, Gavin DeGraw, Wanda Jackson, CeCe Winans and Hoodie Allen are just a few of the singing stars scheduled to appear in "America Salutes You." $35-$85. (800) 345-7000 or americasalutesyou.org or rosemonttheatre.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.
<h3 class="breakHead">America's Baking and Sweets Show </h3>
Learn about the latest trends in cakes, pies and other confectionary treats at the fourth annual America's Baking and Sweets Show. There are seminars with celebrity chefs and lots of tasting opportunities this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $15; $10 seniors and youth; free admission for kids ages 12 and under. (312) 450-2574 or americasbakingandsweetsshow.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11 and 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
<h3 class="breakHead">'Crazy for You' at Drury Lane Theatre</h3>
Delight in the nostalgic hits of George and Ira Gershwin in Drury Lane Theatre's revival of "Crazy for You," a romantic musical comedy with a book by Ken Ludwig. The story revolves around a dance-loving banker sent to foreclose on a theater who winds up falling for the owner's daughter. See it at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $43-$60. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.
<h3 class="breakHead">Chicago Pet Show </h3>
Take animal-loving kids or grandkids to the Chicago Pet Show, which features more than 100 pet-related companies, several petting areas and opportunities to be face-to-face with everything pet-related. The event highlights local rescues, pet services and magic acts, and includes coldblooded creatures, caged birds and a whole lot more at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $7; seniors and youth ages 18 and under admitted free. (630) 385-4000 or chicagopetshow.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 12 and 13.
<h3 class="breakHead">Peter Cetera</h3>
Catch Peter Cetera, the former lead singer of the band Chicago and a hit-making soloist in his own right, perform in concert on Saturday at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $49.50-$92.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12.