5 entertaining options for the weekend
Celebrate Earth Day at Cosley Zoo's Party for the Planet. See Janus Theatre's re-imagined “Hamlet.” Enjoy a Julie Andrews tribute at the Metropolis. These are just a few of our favorite things this weekend. For others, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
Cosley Zoo's Party for the Planet
Celebrate Earth Day at Cosley Zoo's Party for the Planet. Aurora-based singer-songwriter Dave Orleans will play music with environmental themes on guitar, banjo, ukulele and recycled instruments. Guests can feed ducks and chickens and attend a Bobcats Backstage program. Cosley Zoo is at 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. Admission is $4-$5; free for kids 17 and younger. (630) 665-5534 or cosleyzoo.org. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.
‘Fear No Art' at College of Lake County
The College of Lake County hosts its 18th Annual “Fear No Art” show, a production featuring a variety of dance forms, including original choreography by CLC dance students set to music composed by Adam Lambert, Melissa Etheridge and others, along with poets, visual artists and vocalists. See it in the Mainstage Theatre of the James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. $10. (847) 543-2300 or clcillinois.edu/tickets. 2 and 7:30 p.m. today.
Chicago comedian John Caponera
Get some big laughs when comedian and Chicago native John Caponera returns to Zanies at MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont. $25 plus a two-item purchase. (847) 813-0484 or rosemont.zanies.com. 7 and 9:30 today.
Janus Theatre Company re-imagines ‘Hamlet'
Janus Theatre Company concludes its 18th season with a streamlined, promenade-style production of William Shakespeare's “Hamlet,” about a devoted son determined to avenge his father's murder. Sean Hargadon adapted and directed the 90-minute production, which plays at the Elgin Art Showcase, 164 Division St., Elgin. $18. janusplays.com. 8 p.m. today and Sunday.
Julie Andrews tribute at Metropolis
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre voice faculty Tiffany Gates and Nathan Brown join students from the center's music school for a tribute to the career of legendary singer and actress Julie Andrews in “My Favorite Things: A Tribute to Julie Andrews” at the Metropolis, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Hear songs made famous by Andrews on stage and in film. $5-$8. (847) 577-2121 or metropolisarts.com. 7 p.m. Sunday.