Five things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted June 12, 2015 1:00 am

Meg McGarry, center, plays Maria in BrightSide Theatre's production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music." Courtesy of BrightSide Theatre

Barbara Eden at St. Charles' Arcada Theatre, "The Sound of Music" on stage and the BoDeans in Aurora. Make your plans now to ensure a fun weekend ahead.

Well-loved 'Music'

BrightSide Theatre concludes its fourth season with Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The Sound of Music" at Meiley-Swallow Hall, North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth Ave., Naperville. $25; $22 students and seniors. (630) 637-7469 or brightsidetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13, and 3 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

Midwestern rock

If you're a fan of the BoDeans' top 40 hits like "Good Things," "Stay" and "Closer to Free," then don't miss the band in concert at RiverEdge Park, 360 N. Broadway, Aurora. $40. (630) 896-6666 or riveredgeaurora.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, June 13.

Equestrian majesty

See the prowess and agility of the world-famous Austrian horses when The Tempel Lipizzans begins its summer season of select performances at Tempel Farms, 17000 Wadsworth Road, Old Mill Creek, Wadsworth. $15-$30. (847) 244-5330 or tempelfarms.com. 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

Make a wish

Spend an evening with Barbara Eden, the famed 1960s sitcom star of "I Dream of Jeannie," as she shares memories of her acting career during an interview session at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$79; $75 extra meet-and-greet upgrade. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

'Wait' a minute

Comedian Paula Poundstone, a panelist on the hit Chicago Public Radio show "Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me," shares her standup routine at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $32. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, June 14.

The BoDeans plays RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Courtesy of the BoDeans

Barbara Eden talks about her acting career Sunday at St. Charles' Arcada Theatre. Associated Press File Photo

Comedian Paula Poundstone performs at the Raue Center for the Arts in Crystal Lake.

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