5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
Streaming symphony
The New Philharmonic previews its upcoming season with a free concert featuring guest soprano Mikaela Schneider. The concert will also be streamed live via WDCB-TV at College of DuPage's Lakeside Pavilion, 425 Fawell Ave., Glen Ellyn. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 20
Celestial bodies
Dr. Farhad Yusef-Zadeh is the special guest lecturer for tonight's Lake County Astronomical Society Monthly Meeting. Stargazing follows (weather permitting) at the Volo Bog, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free. (312) 595-7437 or lcas-astronomy.org/calendar. Meeting and lecture: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; stargazing at 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 20
Open mansion
Tour a grand 1920s mansion, go on nature hikes, try archery and fishing or enjoy some music, theater and art as part of the Discover Mayslake event this Saturday on the grounds of the Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook. Free. (630) 933-7200 or dupageforest.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 21
Water features
Private homeowners in the Naperville area open up their backyards this Saturday to show off their special landscapes with water features as part of the Aquascape 2018 Water & Garden Showcase. To find the exact locations featured in the tour, call (630) 659-2057 or visit aquascapeconstruction.com. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 21
'Storybook Love'
The Mother Truckin' Movie Night event returns with an outdoor screening of the beloved 1987 hit film "The Princess Bride" on Wednesday. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and cash to buy craft beers and snacks at the Village Green across from the Sears Centre Arena, 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Free admission and parking. (847) 649-2222 or searscentre.com. 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 25