What's happening

Today

Painting unveiling: 4:30 p.m.; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Ceremony introducing the painting, "The Squint II" by Joseph Welna. (847) 392-0100.

Care for the caregiver: 7 p.m.; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Discusses what caregivers can do to prevent burnout. (847) 392-0100.

Sculpture in the Loop: 7 p.m.; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. A close look at art treasures found in downtown Chicago, including "Cloud Gate" and "The Crown Fountain." (847) 259-6050.

Current events discussion: 10 a.m.; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road.

Friday

Open Mike Fridays: 8:30-11:55 p.m.; American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Bring instrument, band, comedy, etc. No cover. (847) 253-6632.

Movin' On: meets at 3 p.m.; Terrace Cafe at the Arlington Race Track. $6. Open to widowed men and women. (847) 806-7292.

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central. To make an appointment, call (847) 368-5760.

Teen Baggo Night: 6:30-8 p.m.; Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Refreshments and pizza. Open to ages 12-17. $10. (847) 577-3025.

Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine: 8 p.m.; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. $55. (847) 577-2121.

Sociable Singles 50-Plus Group: meets at 5 p.m.; , Birch River Grill, 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights: TGIF get-together. (847) 289-4420 or www.birchrivergrill.com.

Saturday

Opera in Focus: 1:30 p.m.; Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rod puppets choreographed to recorded opera music. $7-$12. (847) 818-3220.

Learn about life of Congo women: 2-4 p.m.; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Tom and Jan Sullivan will discuss ongoing conflict and tragedies in the Congo. (847) 392-0100.

Recycle Your Computer: Drop off your retired computer between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Weber Atrium Center, Arlington Heights.

Craig Morgan: 6 and 9 p.m.; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. Performances by country music star. $50. (847) 577-2121.

Sunday

Jazz and Java: 2-3:30 p.m.; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Tim Green Trio performs. Also offers flavored coffees and sweet treats. (847) 259-6050.

Movin' On: Sunday brunch at 10:30 a.m.; Egg'Lectic Cafe, 2905 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows

Church picnic: 1-4 p.m.; Greens Park, Olive and Douglas, Arlington Heights. Hosted by Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Tickets: $5. (847) 255-8700.

Fall festival: 10 a.m.; First Presbyterian Church, Dunton, between Eastman and St. James streets. Food, games, entertainment. (847) 255-5900.