Watch the beds zipping by at Naper Days
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Keeping clean - the 1890s way
Learn how people kept clean in the 1890s, before indoor plumbing and modern bathing products were invented, during the "Bath Tubs and Toilet Water" program at Kline Creek Farm. Guests can view an old-time washing tub, shaving equipment, perfumes and toilet water. Learn the steps to prepare your own homemade beauty treatments including hair rinses made from herbs.
Tours run on the hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, and Monday, June 15, and again from Thursday, June 18, through Monday, June 22, at Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, Winfield. Free. No reservations required. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.com.
Sunday afternoon
Find the gecko of your dreams
Geckos and bearded dragons are just a few of the reptiles that will be on display and available for sale at the Lake County Reptile Show. Specialty reptile food, cages and other supplies will also be available for purchase.
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the VFW Hall, 75 North Ave., Antioch. $2-$4. Kids ages 10 and younger are admitted free. (847) 828-6697 or lakecountyreptileshow.com.
An afternoon with the symphony
Pianist Terrence Wilson accompanies The Elgin Symphony Orchestra in a performance of Edward Grieg's famed "Piano Concerto in A minor."
3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. Tickets start at $15. (847) 888-4000 or ElginSymphony.org.
This evening
Big Band Dance
The 16-piece Bobby Sanders Orchestra performs at a Big Band Dance for both couples and singles. Guests can also attend the event simply to hear the music, if they choose not to dance.
7 to 10 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Admission is $15. (847) 392-0918.
This week
Keillor's show live
See author and radio personality Garrison Keillor as he presents a live, national broadcast of his long-running radio show, "A Prairie Home Companion."
4:45 p.m. Saturday, June 20, in the Pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. Tickets $35-$65. Lawn $10. Park opens at 6:30 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org.
Meet me at the bandshell
The Mount Prospect Community Band presents a free concert featuring music from cartoons and animated feature films. Look for appearances by costumed celebrities. Guess can bring lawn chairs/blankets for seating. In the event of rain, the concert goes on in the Lions Park gymnasium.
7:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Veterans Memorial Bandshell at Lions Park, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Free admission. (847) 640-1000.
That George is a funny guy
Comedian George Lopez brings his own brand of comedy to Rosemont.
8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, through Sunday June 21, at the Rosemont Theatre, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets $57.50-$67. (312) 559-1212.
Watch the beds zipping by at Naper Days
The annual Naper Days celebration features musical entertainment, a baking competition, a petting zoo and costumed runners pushing beds in the bed races. The Taste of Naperville event offers everything from buffalo wings and pizza to fresh fruit juice and smoothies.
5 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 19; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 20; and 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 21, at the Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. $5 admission; free ages 8 and under. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.org.