Cheap stuff: Sarah Borges, Tu B' Shevat, Simpsons improv
Free Home sweet homeSee the latest innovations and technology in home building, remodeling, decorating and landscaping at "The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo." Hundreds of local and national exhibitors will be on hand to discuss everything from home theater systems and bathrooms to the use of solar energy in one's home and much more. Other exhibitors will feature items such as jewelry, crafts and candles.Runs 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 Peterson Road, Grayslake. Free and open to the public. Call (847) 680-7200 or (630) 468-2237, or visit homeshowevent.com.New year of the treesYoungsters, ages newborn to 5 years old, and their families are invited to join the Jewish United Fund's Book Buddies group in their celebration of Tu B' Shevat, a holiday honoring the new year for the trees. The holiday is also referred to as Jewish Arbor Day. Kids can learn about nature and take part in reading, art projects and other family friendly activities at three suburban Barnes and Noble locations.Info: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at Barnes and Noble, 590 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg; Barnes and Noble at 720 Hawthorn Center, Vernon Hills, and at Barnes and Noble at 47 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Admission is free. Those wanting to attend must RSVP to juf.org/book buddies, or call (312) 444-2844.$10 and under Singles dance the night awayThe New Beginnings singles group hosts its Winter Wonderland Dance for all singles - including those from other singles groups. Guests should bring a snack to share. Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided.Info: 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, in the Hughes Center at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Ticket are $8. Call Joan for information at (847) 397-9643.Homer, Bart and the gangSee Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of "The Simpsons" gang in "Improved Simpsons," a comedy about the television sitcom. The production, which is rated R, uses long-form improv, classic characters from the show, new situations and audience suggestions.Info: 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at Gorilla Tango Theatre, 1919 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. $10. (773) 598-4549 or gorillatango.com.'Pizza: Any Way you Slice It'Kohl Children's Museum opens its newest traveling exhibition, "Pizza: Any Way you Slice It!" on Monday, Jan. 18. The exhibit teaches children basic math skills by encouraging open-ended exploration of one of America's favorite foods. Kids learn by making, delivering and pretending to eat pizza. Activity stations include a kitchen, a giant pizza couch, a slice-it-up table and more. The exhibit runs through Sunday, May 24.Opens Monday, Jan. 18, at the Kohl Children's Museum, 2100 Patriot Blvd., Glenview. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $6.50-$7.50. Children under age 1 and museum members are free. Call (847) 832-6600, or visit kohlchildrensmuseum.org.Sarah Borges The Broken SinglesSarah Borges the Broken Singles present an evening of rock/Americana tunes at FitzGerald's. Info: 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, at FitzGerald's, 6615 Roosevelt Road, Berwyn. $7. Call (708) 788-2118, or visit fitzgeraldsnightclub.com.False20001333Children can learn about basic math skills and pizza at the same time at Kohl Children's Museum's newest traveling exhibition, "Pizza: Any Way You Slice It!" The exhibition opens on Monday, Jan. 18.Courtesy of Omaha Children's MuseumFalse