5 events for $5 (or less): The Boomer Babes join cabaret artists for 'That's Amore!' concert
Love music
Cabaret artists Carla Gordon, Kevin Wood, The Boomer Babes and more perform in the concert revue "That's Amore! Songs to Make Your Heart Sing" at the Skokie Theater, 7924 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. $5. (847) 677-7761 or skokietheater.com. 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
Expo aplenty
The Lake Zurich Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors an Everything Expo, which includes more than 65 local businesses and community organization booths, food tastings, demonstrations and more. It's on Saturday at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Free admission. (847) 438-5572 or lzacc.com. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29
History and heritage
The Zion Park District sponsors its 30th Annual Black History Celebration, which features lots of singing, dancing, guest speakers, poetry and more at Zion-Benton Township High School, 3901 21st St., Zion. Free admission. (847) 746-5500 or zionparkdistrict.com. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29
Antiques and more
Browse or purchase vintage objects and other collectibles at the Kane County Flea Market this weekend at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. $5; free admission for kids 12 and younger. (630) 584-6926 or kanecountyfair.com. Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29, and 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 1
Endangered species
Learn all about efforts to save endangered mountain gorillas when the 2014 Congolese documentary "Virunga" is screened as part of the Global Flicks series on Wednesday at College of DuPage's McAninch Arts Center Playhouse Theatre, 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn. Free. (630) 942-4000 or atthemac.org. 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4