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Parkway Bank Park in Rosemont hosts its annual Spring Fun Fest Saturday, May 16.

Best Bets: Rosemont hosts Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central

The Spring Fun Fest and Anime Central convention take over Rosemont, “Veep” alum Matt Walsh performs with Bluebird Improv at the Studebaker Theatre, and Chicago’s Intuit Art Museum showcases former Aurora sculptor’s new exhibit.

Dining out: Free slider Friday at White Castle, restaurant anniversary specials and more

Friday is National Slider Day and National Pizza Party Day, and there are special deals for both. Plus, Lucca Osteria in Oak Brook is celebrating its fifth anniversary and you can dine outdoors at Cantigny during the Red Oaks Farm Table dinner series.

The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre on Tuesday announced its 2026-2027 season.

Metropolis announces 2026-2027 season

The Metropolis Performing Arts Centre announced its 2026-2027 season will commence Sept. 16 with the cult musical “Ride the Cyclone.”

Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen from Finland perform the song “Liekinheitin” during the first semifinal of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Tuesday.

Israel and favorite Finland advance to the Eurovision final as 5 countries are sent home

Ten countries including favorite Finland and contentious competitor Israel won places Tuesday in the Eurovision Song Contest final, while five nations were sent home after the first day of competition in the pop music extravaganza.

Chocolate-covered strawberries provide a dash of color and sweetness during last year’s Long Grove Chocolate Fest, which this year runs Friday through Sunday, May 15-17.

Things to do May 15-21: Long Grove Chocolate Fest, D.L. Hughley, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more

Mark your calendar for the Long Grove Chocolate Fest, Aurora Food Truck Fest, D.L. Hughley at the Chicago Improv in Schaumburg, Lake Zurich Water Lantern Festival and more.

The national tour of the Tony Award-winning tuner “Spamalot” returns to the CIBC Theatre in Chicago for a brief run.

Spotlight: Satirical tuner ‘Spamalot’ gallops back to Chicago

“Spamalot” returns to Chicago, Metropolis Performing Arts Centre inaugurates new kids’ series, and Trap Door Theatre concludes its season with a stage adaptation of the 1983 film “Le Bal.”

Melanie C’s love for rave and dance music comes through loud and clear on her new album, “Sweat.” She’ll bring that energy to Chicago’s Concord Music Hall on Sept. 16.

Melanie C says she’s bringing joy to the club with ‘Sweat,’ an athletic album from the Spice Girl

Get your heart pumpin’. She’ll make you “Sweat.” Such is the promise sung by the artist known as Melanie C, or Mel C and Sporty Spice of the game-changing ’90s girl group Spice Girls, in the lead single from her ninth album of the same name.