5 ideas for suburban fun this weekend
A rockin' musical or a rockin' concert? A well-known comedian or a winter fest? These are among your options for weekend fun in the suburbs. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
<b>'One Last Kiss':</b> Sing along to Drury Lane Theatre's revival of "Bye Bye Birdie," the nostalgic 1960 musical by Lee Adams and Charles Strouse about a rock star drafted into the army who decides to give one female fan a farewell kiss. See it at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $45-$60. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; 5 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16; 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17.
<b>Winter Fest:</b> Take in sled-dog demonstrations and an ice-sculpting show, plus enjoy a campfire, ice skating, sledding and concessions in the pavilion during Vernon Hills' outdoor Winter Fest in Century Park North, north of Route 60, between Butterfield Road and Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Free. (847) 996-6800 or vhparkdistrict.org. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16.
<b>More winter fun:</b> Watch dog-sledding demonstrations and visit with representatives from the Adopt A Husky dog rescue group at the Spring Valley Winter Fest at Spring Valley Nature Center and Heritage Farm, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Other highlights include crafts, winter snacks, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoe walks and more. $3; $12 family. (847) 985-2100 or parkfun.com. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 16 and 17.
<b>Full house?:</b> Laugh along to the adult comedy of "Full House" star Bob Saget when he performs Saturday at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams St., Crystal Lake. $45-$50. (815) 356-9212 or rauecenter.org. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16.
<b>Rock on:</b> Catch up with a founding member of the band Survivor when Jim Peterik & World Stage perform in concert on Saturday at North Central College's Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. $65-$75. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16.