5 things to do for $5 (or less) this week in the suburbs
Natural tweeting
Bring your binoculars and get eagle-eyed to spot a variety of feathered friends as part of a Bird Walk on Sunday. The route is about 3 miles (weather permitting) at Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Free, but registration required. (815) 344-1294 or mchenryaudubon.org. 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, April 1
Do the hop
Kids ages 3 to 10 can play games and make crafts as part of a Bunny Run and Hop today at the Courts Plus, 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst. For ages 3 to 10. Free. (630) 833-5064 or courtsplus.com. 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 1
Variety night
See if aspiring performers make the most of their 15-minute time slots as part of an Open Mic Night on Monday at the Copper Fiddle Distillery, 532 W. Illinois Route 22, Suite 110, Lake Zurich. No admission charge. (847) 847-7609 or copperfiddledistillery.com. 6 p.m. Monday, April 5
Birthday wishes
Relive the teenage angst and romance of director John Hughes' beloved "Brat Pack" feature "Sixteen Candles." The PG-rated film starring Molly Ringwald and Anthony Michael Hall screens on Monday at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora. $1. (630) 896-6666 or paramountaurora.com. 7 p.m. Monday, April 2
College creations
See new works by college artists from Elgin Community College, College of Lake County, McHenry County College and more with the annual "Skyway Juried Art Exhibition." It's hosted by Oakton Community College's Koehnline Museum of Art, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Free. (847) 635-2633 or oakton.edu. Museum hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; ongoing through Saturday, April 28