5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted May 18, 2018 10:30 am

Daily Herald staff report

Rick Springfield performs at the Genesee Theatre in Waukegan on Sunday, May 20. Associated Press, 2018

From Anime Central to 10,000 Maniacs to Rick Springfield to Chocolate Fest, there's a lot going on this weekend in the suburbs. Make the most of it with these five ideas. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

Mega manga

Fans of Japanese animation, manga comics and more won't want to miss the annual Anime Central running 24/7 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont. $30-$45 one-day pass. (847) 692-2220 or acen.org. 8 a.m. Friday, May 18, to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

Chocolate-covered strawberries are always a big draw at the annual Long Grove Chocolate Festival. Steve Lundy/slundy@dailyherald.com, 2013

Chocolate galore

The Long Grove Chocolate Fest promises lots of family fun and tasty treats. Sample all kinds of chocolate creations at the fest near 308 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Music includes Boy Band Review playing at 7 p.m. and 16 Candles at 9 p.m. Saturday and Mellencougar playing at 4 p.m. Sunday. $5 daily admission; $10 three-day pass; kids 12 and younger admitted free. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 11 p.m. Friday, May 18; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 19; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

Comedian Rodney Carrington brings the laughs to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Saturday, May 19. Associated Press, 2013

Country comedian

Comedian Rodney Carrington shares some of his down-home humor for a standup show Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $39-$99; $135 VIP meet-and-greet upgrade. (630) 962-7000 or arcadalive.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 19.

10,000 Maniacs play Naperville's North Central College Saturday, May 19. Courtesy of 10,000 Maniacs

'Because the Night'

Fans of the alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs won't want to miss them in concert at North Central College's Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. $20-$40. (630) 637-7469 or finearts.northcentralcollege.edu. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 19.

'Jesse's Girl' guy

Famed Australian rocker (and former soap opera star) Rick Springfield goes intimate for his "Stripped Down Tour" at the Genesee Theatre, 203 N. Genesee St., Waukegan. $39.50-$110. (847) 263-6300 or geneseetheatre.com. 7 p.m. Sunday, May 20.

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