Visit the Prairie Arts Festival in Schaumburg
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Prairie Arts Festival
Visit the Prairie Arts Festival, a fine arts show and sale with works by more than 150 artists. See works of glass, fiber, sculpture, jewelry, photography and paintings. Entertainment, a children's activity tent and food are part of the fun.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center, 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg. Free admission. (847) 895-3600 or prairie center.org.
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Everyone is Greek at this festival!
St. Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church of Aurora hosts its annual Flavors of Greece Festival at the Kane County Fairgrounds. This indoor celebration features Greek music, food and dancing. Sample Greek fare with everything from gyros to sweet pastries, such as baklava. Step on the dance floor and learn some Greek folk dances. Youngsters can climb the play area's climbing wall.
Noon to 11 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Admission is $3 for adults; $2 for seniors and kids under age 12. (630) 851-6106. Visit stathanasios.org for a free-admission coupon.
They look so real
"Dinosaurs Alive!" is a Brookfield Zoo's temporary, interactive and multisensory exhibit. See and touch 18 life-size replicas of prehistoric animatronic creatures that make a variety of sounds. The exhibit is adjacent to the Children's Zoo area.
9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Brookfield Zoo, First Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield. Admission to the special exhibit is $3-$5, in addition to the $8-$12 general zoo admission. Parking is $8. (708) 688-8000 or brookfieldzoo.org.
When 'Iris' eyes are smiling
The North Shore Iris and Day lily Society Iris Show and Sale, features more than 10 artistic arrangements and 75 irises in bloom. Irises and day lilies are also available for sale.
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake-Cook Road, Glencoe. Admission to garden is free. Parking is $20 per car. (847) 835-5440 or chicagobotanic.org.
Jaycees host their annual carnival
Come by the Mount Prospect Jaycees Memorial Day Carnival for food, carnival rides and entertainment.
Runs through Monday, May 25, at Mount Prospect Plaza, Rand and Central roads, Mount Prospect. Opens at 6 p.m. Friday, May 22, and 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25. Ride tickets are $1.25 each, or 20 tickets for $20. Free parking. (847) 289-4395.
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A sighting of the 'King'
Legendary television talk show host, Larry King signs copies of his new autobiography "My Remarkable Journey" in Winnetka.
10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, at the Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Open to public. There is a charge for King's book. (847) 446-8880.
'Bat Boy: The Musical'
See "Bat Boy: The Musical," the hit off-Broadway musical that takes its inspiration from the Weekly World News tabloid's ongoing stories about a half-man who is also half-bat.
8 p.m. Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, at Village Players Theatre, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park. $25. (866) 764-1010 or village-players.org.
Michael McDonald
Comedian Michael McDonald headlines at The Improv Comedy Showcase.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28; 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, May 29; 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at The Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, in Woodfield Mall, Schaumburg. $19-$22. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com.
Promenade of Art
The Promenade of Art show features fine arts and crafts from 150 artists, a sculpture garden, entertainment, art demonstrations and a children's activity tent.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, at Vail Avenue and Campbell Street in Arlington Heights. Free admission. (847) 368-5100 or amdurproductions.com.