5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted February 16, 2018 12:00 am

Get inspired by a home show in Arlington Heights, marvel at circus feats in Grayslake or rock out with the Gin Blossoms in St. Charles. Here are five ideas for the weekend ahead. For more, check out dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="leadin">Plan, then pack:</h3> Get a head start on outdoor vacation planning by attending the 50th Annual RV & Camping Show at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $12; $20 multiday pass; $5 kids; $8 kids multiday pass. (847) 692-2220 or chicagorvshow.com. Noon to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18.

<h3 class="leadin">Home sweet home:</h3> Scout out home improvement ideas from the vendors at the Arlington Home & Garden Show at Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Free. (630) 953-2500 or homeshowarlington.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 17-18.

<h3 class="leadin">Classic comedy:</h3> Laugh along with comedy sketches stretching back 50 years and more with a tour of "The Best of The Second City" for two shows on Saturday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. $32-$46. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

<h3 class="leadin">Cirque spectacular:</h3> Be amazed by African-inspired balancing, juggling, contortionist acts and more Saturday when Cirque Zuma Zuma returns on tour to College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $37-$42; $36-$41 seniors; $12-$15 youth. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu. 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

<h3 class="leadin">Rockin' back:</h3> Join the Gin Blossoms as the alternative rock band revisits the 25th anniversary of the breakout album "New Miserable Experience" with a show at the Arcada Theatre, joined by DuPage rockers Take the Reins. See them at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$89. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17.

The tour of Cirque Zuma Zuma plays College of Lake County's Lumber Center for the Arts in Grayslake at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Courtesy of Cirque Zuma Zuma

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