Thirty breweries are expected to take part in the Long Grove Craft Beer Fest from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in downtown Long Grove.
“I Knew I Belonged When …”: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St., Barrington. Featuring Emmy-winning storyteller Jim May, a group of local storytellers will explore the theme “I Knew I Belonged When …” Presented by the Barrington Cultural Commission. $20. (224) 512-4284 or barringtonswhitehouse.com.
BoDeans: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Des Plaines Theatre, 1476 Miner St., Des Plaines. The BoDeans will play their hits such as “Closer to Free,” “Fadeaway,” “Only Love” and “Dreams.” $49. desplainestheatre.com.
Comedy Dance Chicago: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Laugh Out Loud Theater, 601 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Combines sketch, physical comedy and dance along with word play, music and overall goofiness, with some audience participation. $25. laughoutloudtheater.com/schaumburg.
Morton Arboretum Arbor Day Plant Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Morton Arboretum, 4100 Route 53, Lisle. One of the largest seasonal plant sales in the Chicago region offers thousands of carefully chosen plants. Expert Plant Geniuses will be available throughout the sale to answer questions and suggest plants. Tickets at mortonarb.org.
Dundee Township Park District Kite Fly: 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 29, at Randall Oaks Recreation Center, 500 N. Randall Road, West Dundee. Bring your kite; free kites offered while supplies last. dtpd.org.
Long Grove Craft Beer Fest: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at 360 Historical Lane, Long Grove. This year’s celebration of local handcrafted beer will feature 30 breweries. Includes unlimited 3-ounce tastes, a commemorative take-home taster glass, live music and local food vendors. Tickets (21 and older): Full Access $60; nondrinker/designated driver $10. longgrove.org/festivals/craftbeerfest.
Tulip Fest: With hundreds of thousands of tulips blooming at Richardson Adventure Farm, the Spring Grove farm’s Tulip Fest opened yesterday. The festival will have live music on weekends, according to a news release. Families also will be able to play several outdoor games, such as giant Jenga, giant Connect Four and bags. The Richardson Adventure Farm gift shop will be open, too.
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