Cheap stuff: Troy Quin'Ton, Sanctified Grumblers, road rally
Free
Free R&B
Chicago area R&B singer Troy Quin'Ton presents a free two-hour concert, dedicated to the Haiti Relief Fund for the American Red Cross. Any donation to the relief effort by audience members is voluntary. Only checks will be accepted, and they should be made out to the American Red Cross local chapter in St. Charles.
Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at the Copley Theatre at North Island Center, 8 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. The theater is directly across from the Paramount Theatre. Free. Seating is limited, so those wishing to attend can make a reservation via e-mail at tquinton@troyquinton.com. Or, from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, those wanting tickets may call (630) 723-2480. All reservations via e-mail or telephone must list the full names of patrons. No specific seats will be assigned. All reservations must be picked up at the Copley Theatre box office from 2 to 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, to guarantee a seat. For directions and parking information, visit paramountaurora.com.
Sanctified Grumblers
Chicago-area band Sanctified Grumblers play their old-time jug music on washboards, kazoos, foot drums, harmonicas and banjos at FitzGerald's in Berwyn.
Info: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the SideBar at FitzGeralds's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. (708) 788-2118 or fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.
Celebrate Poland
Learn about the diverse culture of Poland at Navy Pier's Celebrate Poland event. The all-ages event features Polish-related entertainment with traditional music, dance, arts and crafts and food. Celebrate Poland runs in conjunction with Navy Pier's celebration of the 200th birthday of Polish composer Frederic Chopin.
Info: Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, in the Crystal Gardens at Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Free general admission. Fees may apply for various activities. (312) 595-7437. Visit navypier.com.
On & Off the Course
Alberta Adamson, president and CEO of the Center for History in Wheaton, presents On & Off the Course - Golf in Chicago, a lecture about the beginnings of golf in the Midwest, with a focus on the Chicago area. Hear tales of individuals, clubs, courses, tournaments and golf equipment makers in the greater Chicago area. Visitors can also see artifacts from the historical society's Hole in One golf exhibit.
Info: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society Museum, 361 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. Free admission. (847) 234-5253.
$10 and under
'Angels in America'
See "Angels in America," Tony Kushner's acclaimed award-winning drama, focusing on AIDS in the 1980s. For mature audiences only.
Info: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27; 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 4, through Saturday, March 6, at the Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $7-$9. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.
Hot off the griddle
The Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ hosts a Pancake Breakfast. The church's Usher Club will serve stacks of pancakes along with sausages and a variety of beverages.
Info: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Community Protestant Church, United Church of Christ, 418 N. Prairie Ave., Mundelein. Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children ages 4-12. Children ages 3 and younger are free. (847) 566-4000.
Follow those signs
The Wheels Rallye Team hosts a two-hour Sign of the Times Road Rallye that begins and ends at Barnaby's Family Inn, 134 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. A variety of signs will be used to guide participants in their cars.
Registration begins at 6 p.m., and cars head out at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Barnaby's Family Inn, 134 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. For information, visit wheelsrallyeteam.com, or send an e-mail to roadrallye@aol.com. (847) 882-3220.
Saturday spaghetti
The Community Presbyterian Church of Mount Prospect hosts a Spaghetti Supper. Dinner includes pasta (with meat or marinara sauce), garlic bread, salad, coffee/milk and desserts. Keyboard artist and baritone Nicko Naidenov provides entertainment. The evening also features a raffle.
Info: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Tickets are $7 for adults and $4 for children ages 4-12. Tickets will be available at the door. Call for information. (847) 392-3111. Visit cpchurch.org.