What's happening in Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows
What's happening
Today
Open Mike Fridays: 8:30-11:55 p.m.; American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Bring instrument, band, comedy, etc. No cover. (847) 253-6632.
"Beauty and the Beast": Dinner/theater, 6 p.m.; St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Performance at 7:30 p.m. $20. (847) 253-6305.
Book discussion for kids: 2-3 p.m.; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Drive. Book is "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." Open to grades six through eight. (847) 259-6050.
Irish Fest: 6-11 p.m.; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont. Live music, Irish goods, raffle, food and drink.
Ron Hawking: 8 p.m. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $50-$60. (847) 577-2121
Saturday
Opera in Focus: 1:30 p.m.; Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rod puppets choreographed to recorded opera music. $7-$12. (847) 818-3220.
Car wash and raffle: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; 1602 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Benefits Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Lifeguard competition: 7 p.m.; Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave. (847) 577-3025.
Irish Fest: 4-11 p.m.; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont. Live music, Irish goods, raffle, food and drink.
"Beauty and the Beast": 7:30 p.m.; St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. $15-$20. (847) 253-6305.
Ron Hawking: 5 and 8 p.m. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $50-$60. (847) 577-2121
Sunday
Family Day: Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Pony rides, face painters and a petting zoo. Father's Day celebration. (847) 385-7500 or www.arlingtonpark.com
"Beauty and the Beast": 2 p.m.; St. James Parish Center, 820 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. $10-$12. (847) 253-6305.
Concert in the Park: 7 p.m.; North School Park, Eastman and Arlington Heights roads, Arlington Heights. Bucket Number 6 performs songs from the '70s through today.
Church picnic: Follows 10 a.m. service; Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Bring salad or dessert to share. Meat, soft drinks provided. (847) 253-4839.
Sunday Night at the Movies -- Reel to Real: 6-7 p.m.; Cardinal Drive Church of Christ, 2300 Cardinal Drive, Rolling Meadows. Clips from the movie "Cars," followed by discussion. (847) 259-2995.
Ron Hawking: 3 p.m. Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $50-$60. (847) 577-2121.