Out & About
Say, those dishes sound good!
Rita Lopienski, a registered musical therapist, presents "Good Vibrations" at 1:30 p.m. at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. The program features Tibetan metal singing bowls, gongs, chimes and bells. For thousands of years, the metal bowls have been used for religious ceremonies and in meditations. Free. Make reservations by calling (630) 213-0100.
Go global in Grant Park
See the documentary "An Inconvenient Truth" at 8:15 p.m. at Butler Field at Grant Park, 201 S. Columbus Drive, Chicago. This Academy Award-winning documentary explores former Vice President Al Gore's development as an environmental activist and his crusade to end global warming. Free. Visit www.illinoisscience.org.
New focus on opera
"Opera in Focus" begins a new series at 1:30 p.m. today at Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rod puppets are choreographed to recorded opera music. Today features scenes from Verdi's "Aida," Puccini's "Turandot" and classic operettas. $7-$12. (847) 818-3220.
'Vitus'
The film "Vitus" will be screened at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. A highly gifted young musician whose parents have high hopes for him in a career as a classical pianist seeks refuge from daily pressures at the house of his eccentric grandfather. $8-$10. (815) 356-9212.
Seniors' special day
Mayor Daley's Senior Fest 2007 runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McCormick Place, North Building, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago. The event features information on healthy aging, senior artists, a game area with miniature golf, a dance exhibition, a pool tournament, bingo, raffles and a picnic lunch. Free. (312) 744-4016.
Classic Neil Simon comedy
"The Odd Couple" runs at 1:30 p.m. at the Drury Lane Oak Brook, 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. Neil Simon's classic 1965 comedy tells of a distraught neat-freak who moves in with his sloppy friend after a messy divorce. $25-$50. Lunch packages available. (630) 530-0111.
Lipizzan stallions
The performing white Lipizzan stallions celebrate their 25th season with a show at 10:30 a.m. at Tempel Farms, 17000 Wadsworth Road, Wadsworth. Tickets include post-show tours of the pasture and stables. $10-$17. Performances are held indoors in wet weather. (847) 623-7272 or www.tempelfarms.com.