5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted March 31, 2017 1:00 am

Daily Herald staff report

No foolin': There are lots of concerts, shows and more to choose from this weekend in the suburbs. Here are five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/entertainment.

Take the kids or grandkids to meet costumed characters, go on rides, pet animals and more at the 2017 Kids Expo. See more than 100 exhibitors this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg. $9; $6 kids 12 and younger. (847) 303-4100 or chicagolandkidsexpo.com. 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 31; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2.

<h3 class="breakHead">'Silent Sky'</h3>

Get inspired by Henrietta Swan Leavitt - "the most famous astronomer you've never heard of" - in Lauren Gunderson's award-winning drama "Silent Sky" at First Folio Theatre. The play is about a "computer lady" at Harvard University's observatory during the early 20th century who made important discoveries despite being prohibited from using a telescope. See it at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 31st St., Oak Brook. $23-$39. (630) 986-8067 or firstfolio.org. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1; 3 p.m. Sunday, April 2.

<h3 class="breakHead">'Riverdance'</h3>

Catch the international blockbuster "Riverdance" when the Celtic music and dance revue brings its 20th Anniversary World Tour to the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $40-$60. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 8 p.m. Friday, March 31; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1; and 1 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 2.

<h3 class="breakHead">Taylor Dane, Expose at Genesse Theatre</h3>

Rock out when singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne ("Tell It to My Heart," "Love will Lead You Back") shares a concert bill with the trio Exposé ("Let Me Be the One," "Season's Change") at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $34.50-$74.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1.

<h3 class="breakHead">Commodores at Arcada Theatre</h3>

Relive "Brick House," "Three Times a Lady" and other hits when The Commodores share a concert bill with The NuBlu Band featuring Carlise Guy Sunday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $49-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2.

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