For the week of MAY 21-27
THU
TEEN MANGA CLUB
CHATHAM
Hang out with other Japanese manga fans at the first meeting of the new group at Whitney M. Young, Jr. library. Refreshments will be served. Free. 4-5 p.m. 7901 S. King Drive. 312-747-0039.
FRI
SCHAUMBURG FLYERS
SCHAUMBURG
Catch Opening Day for the minor league baseball team as they face off against the Joliet Jackhammers at Alexian Field. A fireworks show follows the game. $6-$12. 6:45 p.m. 1999 Springinsguth Rd. 847-891-2255.
SAT
MEMORIAL WEEKEND BLOCK PARTY
SOUTH BARRINGTON
Celebrate at the Arboretum of South Barrington with a sidewalk sale, a cook-out from Pinstripes, live music from Lubriphonic and Poi Dog Pondering on Saturday and a two-mile fun run and fitness walk at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Free. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. 100 W. Higgins Road. 847-426-6200.
SUN
CHICAGO RED STARS
BRIDGEVIEW
Buy a family four pack to see the women’s soccer team play the Saint Louis Athletica at Toyota Park and you’ll get four tickets, four hot dogs and four soft drinks. $64. 7:30 p.m. 7000 S. Harlem Ave. 708-496-9519.
MON
$10 THREE-COURSE DINNER
MAGNIFICENT MILE
Get a soup or small salad, an entree from one of 14 kitchens, a cupcake and a soft drink at Foodlife at Water Tower Place. 5-8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 5-8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5-7 p.m. Sunday. 835 N. Michigan Ave. 312-335-3663.
CREED
TINLEY PARK
Tickets are on sale now at livenation.com to see the rock band Aug. 30 at First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre. $19-$85.
TUE
WORDPLAY
WICKER PARK
Snack on pizza and take a workshop with a professional poet at Young Chicago Authors headquarters, followed by an open mic and a poetry set. 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays. Free. 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave. 773-486-4331.
WED
SKALD STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
LOOP
The festival, which takes place June 20-27 at the Chicago Cultural Center, features storytelling workshops and competitions. $10-$20. Get tickets at dcatheater.org.
SMART HOME: GREEN + WIRED
HYDE PARK
Tour a working, three-story home highlighting 21st Century eco-friendly technologies at the Museum of Science and Industry. $23, includes regular admission. 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday through Jan. 3, 2010. 5700 S. Lake Shore Drive. 773-684-1414.
