5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend

Posted March 27, 2015 1:00 am

Daily Herald Staff report

Whether you're looking for grown-up laughs or a way to entertain the kids on spring break, there are plenty of things to do in the suburbs this weekend. Here are five; for more go to dailyherald.com/calendar.

<h3 class="breakHead">String spotlight</h3>

Violinist Isabella Lippi is a soloist in the Elgin Symphony Orchestra concert "Spotlight on Strings" conducted by Andrew Grams this weekend at two locations: Prairie Center for the Arts, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, $25-$40; then at Hemmens Cultural Center, 45 Symphony Way, Elgin. $25-$60 (847) 888-4000 or elginsymphony.org. 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, in Schaumburg; 7:30 Saturday, March 28, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in Elgin.

<h3 class="breakHead">Just for laughs</h3>

Catch former "Last Comic Standing" host Bill Bellamy live at the Improv Comedy Showcase at Woodfield Mall, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $28 plus a two menu-item purchase. (847) 240-2001 or improv.com. 8 and 10:15 p.m. Friday, March 27; and 7 and 9:15 p.m. Saturday, March 28

More than 200 cats will be on display for the North Shore and Cat'n On the Fox cat clubs' CFA Allbreed Cat Show on Saturday at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton. $5; $4 seniors; $3 kids; $10 family rate. (630) 668-6636 or dupagecountyfair.org. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">From 'Nashville' to St. Charles</h3>

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen, who play Deacon Claybourne and Scarlett O'Connor on the ABC drama "Nashville," perform country songs and share stories on Saturday at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles. $59-$150. (630) 962-7000 or oshows.com. 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28.

<h3 class="breakHead">Take your tiara</h3>

Costumed kids are admitted free to the special Princesses & Superheroes event Sunday at the Volo Auto Museum, 27582 Volo Village Road, Volo. $13.95; $8.95 kids without special costumes ages 5 to 12; $11.95 seniors. (815) 385-3644 or volocars.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29.

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