Headin' out: 'Anne Frank' book discussion
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Discussion of ‘Anne Frank' book
The Elmhurst Historical Museum invites the public to join an afternoon book discussion for “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.” Two former Elmhurst District 205 teachers, Gail Sperry and Ellen Braun, will lead the program. Light refreshments will be served.
2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the education center at the Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave., Elmhurst. Free. No reservations required. All ages welcome. (630) 833-1457 or elmhurst.org/elmhurst/museum.
Today
‘Guys and Dolls'
See “Guys and Dolls,” Frank Loesser's 1950 classic Broadway musical comedy about Times Square gamblers and the women who love them.
1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $40-$48. Dinner packages available. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com.
‘The Servant of Two Masters'
Piccolo Theatre presents “The Servant of Two Masters,” Carlo Goldoni's classic 18th century comedy involves a wily servant who madly fibs his way through an entire day in order to earn two sizable salaries.
3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Evanston Arts Depot, 600 Main St., Evanston. $15 to $25. (847) 424-0089 or piccolotheatre.com (847) 328-2204.
Youthful music
The Fox Valley Concert Band shares the stage with the Wredling Middle School Honor Band in a “Salute to Youth,” concert, featuring music by young composers, music by composers who are young in their art and music about youth.
3 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at the Norris Cultural Arts Center, 1040 Dunham Road, St. Charles. Free admission with open seating. (847) 695-7096 or fvcb.org.
Saxophones on parade
The Solaire Quartet presents an all-saxophone concert as part of the chamber concert series at the Morton Arboretum.
4:15 p.m. Sunday, March 6, in the Thornhill Education Center at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. A reception follows the performance. #36;28. (630) 968-0074 or mortonarb.org.
This week
Best-seller in Downers Grove
Anderson's Bookshops invites the public to meet New York Times best-selling author Jodi Picoult at an author event at the Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove. Picoult will read from and sign copies of her newest book, #8220;Sing You Home.#8221; The event also includes a musical performance by Jodi Picoult Friends.
7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, the Tivoli Theatre, 5021 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Admission to the event is included with the purchase of Picoult's book at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., or at Anderson's Bookshop in Downers Grove at 5112 Main St. (630) 968-0219.
Fish fry dinner
The Sons of the American Legion in Palatine invite the public to a fish fry dinner. The event will raise funds for Legion family charities. Dinner consists of fried pollock, soup, tater tots, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, bread and dessert. A full-service bar is available for drinks.
5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, at the American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Admission is #36;8 for adults and #36;4 for children under age 8. Call (847) 359-1606 or visit alpost690.us.
World of humpback whales
Explore the inside of #8220;Harry,#8221; a life-size, 60-foot-long, inflatable humpback whale. Learn about the internal and external anatomy of humpbacks along with their habits. Guests can hear the humpback whales' famous #8220;songs.#8221;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Free, drop-in event. No registration required. (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
Maple Sugaring Days
See the time-honored method of collecting sap from trees and making syrup the old-fashioned way during Maple Sugaring Days at the Naper Settlement.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 12, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday March 13, at Naper Settlement, 523 S. Webster St., Naperville. Admission is #36;6.50 to #36;9. (630) 420-6010 or napersettlement.museum.