5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs

Posted April 26, 2019 9:15 am

Daily Herald Report

Legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb plays the Woodstock Opera House Saturday, April 27. Associated Press

Catch Drury Lane's regional premiere of "Matilda," enjoy some suds at the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival and much more this weekend. For other ideas, see dailyherald.com/calendar.

'Matilda' arrives

Warrenville's Natalie Galla and Audrey Edwards of Chicago share the role of the exceptionally talented titular character in Drury Lane Theatre's regional premiere of "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical," starting in previews this weekend at 100 Drury Lane, Oakbrook Terrace. $50-$70. (630) 530-0111 or drurylanetheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, April 26; 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27; and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, April 28.

Natalie Galla, of Warrenville, shares the titular role in Drury Lane Theatre's regional premiere of "Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical." Courtesy of Brett Beiner

Drink up

More than 22 different breweries are on tap for the Long Grove Craft Beer Festival in the historic downtown near 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. $40-$50; $10 designated driver ticket. (847) 634-0888 or longgrove.org. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

The Misfits performs at Rosemont's Allstate Arena Saturday, April 27. Associated Press, 2014

Muscular punk

Rock out to punk music mixed with horror elements when The Original Misfits performs at the Allstate Arena, 6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont. For ages 21 and older. $59.75-$249.75. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com. 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Jimmy Webb

Arguably best known for his songwriting collaborations with Glen Campbell, Art Garfunkel, Linda Ronstadt and others, the Grammy Award-winning songwriter Jimmy Webb brings five decades worth of musical expertise to the stage at the Woodstock Opera House, 121 Van Buren St., Woodstock. $46. (815) 338-5300 or woodstockoperahouse.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Precious playthings

Seek out versions of toys you might have had as a kid at the Chicago Toy Show, which returns to the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $10; free for kids 12 and younger. (847) 800-3009 or chicagotoyshow.com. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 28.

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