5 things to do this weekend in the suburbs
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 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.
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.
'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.