5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
Be wowed by illusionist Mike Super in Glen Ellyn, rock on to some hair bands at the Genesee in Waukegan and try out a new restaurant during MB Financial Park's first Restaurant Week in Rosemont. Those are just a few ideas for fun in the suburbs this weekend. For others, check out dailyherald.com/calendar.
He's magic!
Expect to be wowed when illusionist Mike Super, famed for his NBC-TV appearances on "Phenomenon" and "America's Got Talent," performs his latest touring show, "Magic & Illusion 2. OH!," at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $46-$55; $150 meet-and-greet tickets. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4.
Metal at the Genesee
Three of the most prevalent glam-rock bands of the 1980s - Dokken, Warrant and Firehouse - come together for a show at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$79.50. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, March 4.
'Billy the Kid' & more
Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein is the guest soloist with the Elgin Symphony Orchestra this weekend in performances of Copland's Clarinet Concerto and "Billy the Kid Suite" with Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Hear it at the Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $30-$65. (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 5.
Chicago funny
Former Chicagoan Andy Woodhull, who was the first comedian to make his network television debut on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" this past summer, brings the funny to Zanies at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles. $20. (630) 524-0001 or zanies.com/st-charles. 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. Saturday, March 4.
Restaurant week debut
MB Financial Park, 5501 Park Place, Rosemont, hosts its first restaurant week starting Sunday and running through March 12. Restaurants within the park have created special three-course prix fixe menus beginning at $20. Participating restaurants include: Adobe Gila's, Bub City, Five Roses Pub, Fogo de Chão, Hofbräuhaus Chicago, Kings Bowl, Park Tavern and Sugar Factory. (847) 349-5008 or mbparkatrosemont.com. Sunday, March 5.