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Arts & Entertainment

A Weekend for the Bard

A good time to get outside.

We’ve got the best bets for when the work week is over and you're  and ready to get out. Check our picks for the activities to hit.

1. ROMEO AND JULIET
Where/When: 8:15 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mayslake Peabody Estate, 1717 W. 31st St., Oak Brook.
Why Go: First Folio Theatre presents Shakespeare's classic outdoors.
Pricing: $25-$35.

2. SECOND TIME AROUND
Where/When: 7:30-9 p.m. Friday at Burr Ridge Village Green, 801 Village Center Dr.
Why Go: The classic rock cover band entertains at the weekly
Pricing: Free.

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3. CROWN VICS
Where/When: 9-11:30 p.m. Saturday at Chef Shangri La, 7930 W. 26th St, North Riverside.
Why Go: It's back to the '50s with this band, along with fusion Asian food and tropical .

4. SUMMER CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW
Where/When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at , 415 W 8th St, Hinsdale.
Why Go: Enjoy an of shopping, raffles, food sampling and giveaways. Free goody bag for the first 50 guests. Proceeds of raffles will be donated to The Community House, a non-profit organization.
Pricing: Free.

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5. BEATLES TRIBUTE
Where/When: 9 p.m. Saturday at , 5403 S. La Grange Rd., Countryside.
Why Go: BritBeat channels the Fab Four.
Pricing: No cover.

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