5 things to do in the suburbs this weekend
Music. Beer. Food. Comedy. Take your pick this weekend in the suburbs. Here are a handful of ideas. For more, go to dailyherald.com/calendar.
'Man of La Mancha' at Marriott Theatre
See Marriott Theatre's revival of "Man of La Mancha," inspired by Miguel de Cervantes' 17th-century novel "Don Quixote." The musical unfolds as a play within a play, with prisoners acting out the story of a chivalrous half-mad nobleman. Catch it at 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. $50-$55. (847) 634-0200 or marriotttheatre.com. 8 p.m. Friday, June 24; 4:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday, June 25; 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26.
Cristela Alonzo at Zanies
Catch comedian and former sitcom star Cristela Alonzo at suburban Zanies locations this weekend. She hits the stage Friday at Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St., St. Charles, (630) 524-0001. On Saturday, she moves on to MB Financial Park, 5437 Park Place, Rosemont, (847) 813-0484. $25 plus a two-item purchase. zanies.com. 8 p.m. Friday, June 24, in St. Charles; and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 25, in Rosemont.
Summerfest in Long Grove
A berry good time: Enjoy food, music and more at Long Grove's Summerfest, a broadening of the village's past Strawberry Fest. It's in downtown Long Grove at Old McHenry and Robert Parker Coffin roads. $5 each day or $10 for a three-day pass (available online only). Visit visitlonggrove.com for the full weekend schedule. 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, June 24; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 25; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26.
Craft Beer Festival at Morton Arboretum
Toast to the trees: Sample offerings from more than 40 breweries at the third annual Craft Beer Festival Saturday at the Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle. $50 general admission; $70 VIP admission; $15 designated driver admission. (630) 725-2066 or mortonarb.org. 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 25.
Chapin Family at Arcada Theatre
Musical flashback: Relive the hits of the late Harry Chapin, best known for his songs "Taxi" and "Cat's in the Cradle," when The Chapin Family performs at the Arcada Theatre, 105 E. Main St., St. Charles, Tickets start at $39. (630) 962-7000, www.arcadalive.com. 5 p.m. Sunday, June 26.