Infinity and beyond Explore the far reaches of the universe with dramatic space imagery at the brand new “Deep Space Adventure” experience starting today in the newly renovated Grainger Sky Theater at the Adler Planetarium, 1300 S. Lake Shore D...

Take a quick trip to 19th century London by attending one of the most beloved British musicals, “Oliver!” at the College of Lake County. The departments of theater, music and dance will present the summer musical over two weekends, July 15-24, on t...

Frontier Days As if funnel cakes and carnival rides aren't enough of a draw to Arlington Heights' Frontier Days, Kansas rocks the annual fest at 8 p.m. Saturday. Come early to enjoy the “Taste of Arlington,” a carnival, games, live entertainmen...

Mucho metal Get out your torn black T-shirts and feather your hair like it's the 1980s when metal bands Mötley Crüe and Poison appear with opening act New York Dolls tonight at the First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre, 19100 S. Ridgeland Ave., Tinle...

Hall and Oates Legendary 1980s rock duo Daryl Hall and John Oates play their hits in the Pavilion at Ravinia Festival, 418 Sheridan Road, Highland Park. $80; lawn seats $32. Park opens at 4 p.m. (847) 266-5100 or ravinia.org. 7 p.m. Sunday, Jun...

Manic Mencia If you miss the Comedy Central series “Mind of Mencia,” then don't skip your chance to see comedian Carlos Mencia perform standup live this weekend at the Improv Comedy Showcase, 5 Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $35. (847) 240-2001 or...

Starry Legos Big and little fans of George Lucas' “Star Wars” films and their many spinoffs won't want to miss the return of Lego “Star Wars” Days this weekend at Legoland Discovery Center Chicago, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. $19; $15 k...

Big screen Bard Never had a chance to visit the celebrated recreation of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London? Then see a production from the replica Elizabethan theater when Shakespeare's Globe London Cinema Series screens the Bard's classic ...

Emily Begnel School: Buffalo Grove High School Hometown: Arlington Heights Parents: Thomas and Myrna Begnel Class rank: 1 out of 500 GPA: 5.71 on a 5.0 weighted scale Test scores: ACT: 33 College: Rice University Planned major: Biochemistry and Spa...

Suburban schools break for the summer this time of year, bringing both pleasure and panic to local families. Whether your kids will be busy at camp five days a week or leisurely hanging out at home, it helps to have some fun activities planned for t...